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• Big diesel towcar? 23 Jul 2002 (Forum)
  My uncle's Senator CD 24V is having major autobox troubles and is generally been dying a death. It has been a great towcar for his huge double axle caravan with that torquey 204bhp straight 6. However, the fuel economy was pretty dire and the towing took major strain on the tired mechanical
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  Is towing a caravan causing a fault with my Mondeo TDCI's turbocharger? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Three years ago I bought a Mondeo 2.0TDCI, good condition, full service history, 39,000 miles (now 48,000) to tow my caravan, which it has done very well....
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  Should I buy a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV? 4 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Mitsubishi PHEV but have heard a rumour that Mitsubishi is pulling out of the UK. Should I worry and, if so, what alternative...
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  Do you have to tell your insurance company if your car has a styling pack that includes a tow hitch? 25 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  When you buy a new car with parking sensors and a styling pack which includes a tow hitch, do you have to notify the insurance company of these?
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  Future problerms with diesel engines 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Against my better judgement, I bought a new diesel-engined car; a Peugeot Partner Tepee 1.6 HDI (115), as I needed the torque to tow a small caravan. As...
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  Which car to replace my Nissan Primera Sport can tow a large caravan? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan Primera Sport (1988cc). I tow a Lunar Ultimar 462 MTPLM 1,210kg. I am looking for a small 4x4 to replace the Nissan. I am considering a...
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  Replacing a Volvo V70? 13 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My parents have a diesel Volvo V70 estate 4WD. It is facing more costly repairs as bushes are wearing. They have a small farm shop and regularly carry...
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  What's the difference between the Mercedes-Benz ML250CDI and 350CDI? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I shall be ordering a new Mercedes-Benz ML within the next few months. Given current exorbitant taxes, the new ML250CDI seems a better bet than the 350CDI....
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  Do I need a full-sized spare for my X-Trail? 3 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Nissan X-Trail Tekna for towing a caravan - the tyre sizes are: 225/55R18 on 18x7J rims, whereas on the Acenta they are 225/60R17....
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  Can you recommend a 4WD that can tow two tons for my tree surgeon son? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  After 13 years trading, my son suddenly finds his firm with a cash-flow crisis and the need to sell his self-indulgent limo and buy a second hand 4WD vehicle...
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  Captain Tugwell 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used car capable of towing a four-berth caravan. Being a novice to this art, I would appreciate your advice. The car will have to cope...
• 4x4 and trailer 23 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  I saw a 4x4, towing a trailer (caravan size), in the outside lane of the M1 today. Is this allowed?
• Newer sporty car / convertible.... with towbar 5 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  Just did a last check before looking at an S1, S3, S4, 435i convertible and towbars arent available at least from Witter. Octavia VRS looks an option still but it seems only factory fitted. Anyone any suggestions as need to occasionally tow a small trailer and small 4m boat. 4x4 is useful
• How to avoid getting your car towed away 21 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  http://tinyurl.com/ypjjzr Apparently Glasgow City Council's removal lorries can only lift "normal" cars and this businessman, so far, has got round the...
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  New Transporter T6 buying advice? 27 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at a new Transporter T6. I will be carrying 200 to 300kg (bulk rather than weight) and towing a 1000kg Caravan. Is the 102PS powerful enough...
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  Do the turbochargers on Volkswagen Tiguans cause any problems? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Does the Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 170 have a supercharger and is that likely to cause any problems?
• "T" registered Toyota Landcruiser Diesel - Overheating Landcruiser 15 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  Hi guys. A pal has a diesel landcruiser, which overheated whilst towing a caravan. He has had a new water pump, radiator, hoses and replacement cylinder head. It will now pull a large caravan up hills without overheating, but when the speed on the motorway exceeds 60mph it overheats quickly
• 1.6 Bluemotion - VW Touran Tow Bar 17 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  Looking to purchase new (since Sept 2010) VW Touran 1.6 Blue motion with a towbar. Am told by VW Corporate that they have not yet decided if they are...
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  Which breakdown recovery service do you recommend these days? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Which breakdown service do you recommend?
• caravans 14 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  hi guys new to the site but saw a topic on caravans, DO YOU REALLY HATE US??????? I have been towing caravans for the past 15 years and have just updated to a 18' and I like to think that I am considerate enought to pull over when I can to let all the frustrated motorists fly by, I live