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  • Should I have my Citroen Picasso's timing belt changed before a 2000-mile journey? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My 2003 Citroen Picasso 1997cc with a mileage of 84,000 has just had a tow bar fitted, and will be travelling with a caravan on a 2000-mile round trip....
  • Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - 06 2.0 Engine systems fault 24 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    fault' on the display. The car was towed to the main Ford Dealer who subsequently declard that water had been found in the fuse box and that would be £540 to replace. I had checked for water before taking it in and everything was bone dry. I towed the car away and am now left pondering the problem. Any
  • Should I buy a 4X4 5 Mar 2007 (Forum)
    I drive a Mazda 323 1.8sport, and love it. However I have two horses and would like to be able to tow a trailer as well as carry all the horse kit and feed and dogs etc that i seem to have piled in my mazda these days. So I think a 4x4 is an option but what to get.....! ( for £6500) I thought
  • Nissan Micra towbar 25 Nov 2003 (Forum)
    be a problem with the car, he suggested that it may have suffered accident damage and the boot floor not pulled back correctly or the towhook has got bent. He suggested removing the existing tow hook with a hacksawn as it was only soft metal. Any one with any experience or able to offer advice would
  • Landrover freelander 2 - Ran out of oil 20 Nov 2022 (Forum)
    Hi the oil light didn't come on and I ran out if oil whiskt driving heard a small rattling then car stalled and had to be towed it won't start now any ideas on how to for this will I just put more oil in it?.
  • Ford Fiesta - After a crash 21 Jun 2018 (Forum)
    My nephew crashed badly and organized for the vehicle to be towed to a garage.  The insurance company inspected the car and decided that they won't pay out (one worn tyre).  The insurance then took the car away to their depot but without notifying or asking for permission to do
  • Peugeot Expert 2.0 HDi - Peugeot Expert won't start 20 Oct 2011 (Forum)
    Now the weather is getting colder the van will not start in the morning. It turns over fine, but will not fire. It will start with a tow, then run all day. Next day it will be the same thing in the morning. Any clue what to look for?
  • Any - Towbar 2 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    I want to carry my mobility scooter on the tow bar instead of struggling to get it in the boot. I need something along the lines of a bike carrier but with a platform instead of bike racks. It would also need to fold up against the back of the car when its not in use. Any
  • Citroen Dispatch wiring ?? 28 Feb 2007 (Forum)
    A mate of mine is fitting a tow bar to his X plt Citroen Dispatch Van. Anyone know what the wiring colours are for the rear lamps, ie: stop lights, tail and flashers etc of the van. He cannot see a plug-in socket as most cars of today have, if there is one. thanks
  • Choking stalling at 400rpm Audi 100/A6 28 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    I have a Audi100/A6 1993 2,5TDI 5 cylinder straight 6 Speed box. The problem is that it starts choking at 400rpm. higher range needed for towing ease. Can some one help in curing this problem. Could it be filters or turbo?
  • Clio P Reg - pls help 26 May 2006 (Forum)
    Hi. I have a problem with my Clio, went to start it this morning and it has just makes a clicking sound. We have tried to jump start but nothing. Anything else i can try. Really can't afford to get in towed to a garage. Thanks.
  • MOT for trailers 4 Sep 2004 (Forum)
    (This spurred by somebody suggesting that I might like to tow a particular trailer.) Why on earth is there no MOT for trailers? Large numbers are driven around (not by members of the BR) on ancient tyres with flattened edges, and rusted up brakes. What is there to suggest that it is appropriate
  • Rover 75 20 Sep 2003 (Forum)
    MY friend is looking at a new car. He has looked at the Mercedes E-class. He needs a car that can tow a caravan, He has been looking at the the Rover 75 for a while now. I would like the opinons of any rover 75 drivers. Thanks in advance Well look at that
  • PowerBox / VAG Diesel 8 Jul 2002 (Forum)
    Does anyone have any experience of PowerBox with VAG diesels please ? I am considering adding this to my Galaxy TDi ( 90 ) 1997 ( R ). My wife mostly uses it to travel to work, it's the weekend family car and we tow a 'van. Many thanks.
  • Vauxhall Zafira A (1999 - 2005) - Heavy duty springs 13 May 2002 (Forum)
    I have been offered 6 month old zafira with a factory fitted towbar,the price list states that heavy duty rear springs are included. Will the ride be much harsher than a standard sprung model when not towing.
  • Replacement for a Land Rover Freelander 2? 19 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I bought my Freelander 2 when it was three years old. It's now eight years old and has, unfortunately cost me masses in almost continual repair bills...
  • BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - Car towed to main dealer - what to expect? 17 Jun 2009 (Forum)
    , and two broken down tow trucks later, we were finally taken 100-odd miles home by taxi, and the car was taken to the local main dealer (where it was bought 2nd hand 2 years ago) about 4am this morning. But I digress. I called the dealer this morning and a friend has dropped the key to them. Apart from
  • Citroen berlingo 2012 - Towbar prewiring 30 Apr 2023 (Forum)
    Hello. Could anyone tell me if a 12 plate citroen berlingo diesel  is already wired to the rear of the vehicle to accept plug and relay for tow bar electrics or if needs wired from the fuse box. Any link to instruction to fit would be much appreciated. Thanks
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee - Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee - towbar 11 Jun 2017 (Forum)
    Does anyone know the n46 recall a few years back is now sorted? ie if i buy a 2005-8 model can i get a eu approved tow bar fitted thx
  • Ford Kuga titanium x 180 hp - new engine 6 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    HI    i take delivery of the new car february i use the car caravaning i mntioned this to someone and was told the 180 engine is flat and not very good as a tow car any feed back please
 

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