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  Which large four-door car is suitable for towing a caravan? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am nearing the end of my second year of three owning a Mercedes-Benz E220CDI Blue Efficiency diesel automatic from new. I want a large four-door car,...
• Honda CR-V 2.2 CDTi 2005 - High turbo boost pressure fault 7 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  I am touring on the continent with my 2005 CRV 2,2 CDTi (89,000 miles) towing a caravan, which I have done with this car since 2007 when I bought it. Cruising at around 50mph on the motorway the engine suddenly lost power, the engine management light came on and the car went into limp home mode
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  Selling a Honda CR-V to a trade in site? 3 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm selling a Honda CR-V. How do these trade-in pricing sites like WEBUYANYCAR know what optional extras are on the car, like my radar assisted cruise...
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  Downsizing for a Isuzu Trooper 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Looking to replace our '97 3.1 LWB Isuzu Trooper with smaller, more economical Freelander 2 or Nissan X-Trail or similar. Need to tow 20 foot boat axle...
• 98 Honda Civic 1.4 rear suspension 11 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  My Civic 3 door, 1998, 1.4, has developed a rear nearside suspension squeak only when the car has a full load of people and/or stuff. ie: the suspension is out of the normal range of travel. I can just about get it to squeak by jumping up and down on the tow bar. The car has only ever been used
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  Should I buy a petrol or diesel Toyota RAV4? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to purchase a used RAV4 to replace my lifesaving, sadly departed RAV4. Could you advise on the better option, either petrol or diesel? My annual...
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  Can I drive a car onto a ferry with no tax or MoT? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Northern Ireland and Im thinking of buying a car in Scotland. The current owner can deliver it as far as Stranraer. I can have it towed away...
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  Road trader 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Please could you tell me my legal rights in connection with a motor trader who is 100 yards down the street from me and who uses our laybys to put his...
• New towcar - Hyundai or Kia 31 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  but the Caravan Club Tow Car of the Year mentions the Santa Fe parking brake not holding on a 17% hill and some "instability" towing. Then there's the question of old Sorento versus new Sorento. Arrgh! Anyone got any contributions to the debate please? -- Terry
• Caravans (again) 10 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  seconds later it had tipped over in spectacular fashion. Fortunately, the towing RAV4 stayed upright - although it had been wrenched around by 300 degrees - and the occupants were OK although shaken. What concerned me was that I could n't see what the driver had done wrong, the road conditions were good
• Test drives 21 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Does anyone know if 2-3 ay test drives are available, and if so where from. I am looking at buying a 7 seater, preferaly with luggage space, with reasonable towing capacity (trailer with cars upto Mondeo size). It would be diesel, - something like the following: Galaxy/Alhambra /Sharran Pug 807
• Boat trailers: a cautionary hitch! 9 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  I was asked to look over a boat trailer and do a "nuts and bolts" inspection. Trailer constructed of mild steel box section, ten years old, used for sea launching. Poor design, no drain holes, no jockey wheel hence the nose was always allowed to sit down at the front. I thought that the tow hitch
• Vauxhall Corsa B - Corsa c towbar 14 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, Does anyone know if a corsa c tow bar can be fitted to a corsa b. The shape of the cars are the same apart from the lights and some trim. Thanks
• Trailers in Lane 3 of motorway 15 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Leesten very carefully, as I shall say zis only once... Towing a trailer? Then stay out of the blinking 3rd lane on the motorway - YOU'RE NOT ALLOWED TO USE IT! I thankyou. End of rant.
• Scrapper Guildford 28 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  I need a car towed away and scrapped (as opposed to dumping it in a layby like everyone else!). Does anyone know of a scrapper in/around Guildford who would do this and any idea what it would cost? Advice much appreciated.
• peugeot expert 2.0 hdi - peugeot expert won't start 21 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  The engine turns over, but does not catch. It starts with a tow and then will start all day long. The next day it will not start again. Any ideas?
• Slave Cylinder - Focus MkI 1.6 Petrol 23 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Has just gone on mother in laws car, which was towed back to our house. Is this a job that could be done by a mobile mechanic? Approximate cost would be helpful as well. Thanks
• Isuzu Denver Max Pickup 9 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I am considering the Isuzu Denver Max Pickup as I need a 4x4 for towing a horsebox, getting in and out of muddy fields etc. Does anyone have any experience of this vehicle please..... Many thanks
• Terrano fuel consumption 15 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  I have purchased a 2004 2.7tdi what mpg should i expect 1 solo 2 towing 3 solo using a roof box 4 solo using cruise control all above at motorway speeds
• Subaru Legacy 11 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Anyone any experience of Subaru Legacy - reliability, cost of service/spares, fuel consumption, towing etc? HJ recommends but various other web sites give some cause for concern. Any info and experience gratefully received Peter