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  Cars which offer an integral tow bar bike carrier 10 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a car which has an integral tow bar bike carrier as an optional extra. I know Vauxhall offer one on the Corsa and wonder which other manufacturers...
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  Could you recommend a plug-in hybrid that can tow a small trailer? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I tow a small trailer, which I use to transport horse muck, firewood, pallets etc with my 2011 Mini Countryman diesel. I was looking to replace it with...
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  What is the maximum weight my van can tow? 27 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Can a Vauxall Vivaro 1.6 120PS legally tow a 1.5-tonne piece of equipment on a large trailer?
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  Can I tow my caravan with a 1.6 Octavia? 2 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a 2004 Skoda Octavia with a 1.6 petrol engine. As well as being used as a general run around, the car will also be used to make two...
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  Best 2.5 tonne tow vehicle? 28 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need a vehicle to tow a 2.5-tonne mini-digger. Which vehicle do you recommend when it comes to reliability, economy and comfort?
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  Which is better second hand, Ford S-Max or Galaxy? 17 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have the option of buying a 2006 Ford Galaxy Ghia Tdci with 72,000 miles or having a 2007 S-Max Tdci, with a reconditioned engine (72,000 miles), new...
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  How are towing weights calculated and how much is it safe to tow? 21 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My understanding of towing capacity is that it is based on the kerbweight of the vehicle. Most manufacturers recommend 85% of gross kerbweight. So how...
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  Buying a car to tow 2500KG 13 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 90,000 mile 53 plate Nissan X-Trail with a head gasket on its way out (so I'm told). I have two small children and two small dogs and regulaly...
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  What effect does towing a caravan or trailer have on an electric vehicle's range? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  You answered a general question recently about whether electric vehicles could tow trailers and caravans and said it should be OK. However, nothing was...
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  How can I work out how much I can tow? 15 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a mobile food trailer that has been modified for my business. The maximum axle weight on the chassis is 1500kg. Is it okay to tow this or do I need...
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  Where can I get a tow hitch for my 1997 Volvo 940 estate in France? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I live in France and I'm in the process of gathering quotes to have a tow hitch fitted to my 1997 Volvo 940 estate, which is a late 2.3 T version. So far,...
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  I need help narrowing down my options for a car purchase? 14 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a 4WD car to tow two large horses, so towing capacity must not be less than 2.5 tonnes. I travel some 12,500 miles per year, most of it...
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  Can you suggest a PHEV that can be fitted with a tow bar for carrying bikes? 23 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We currently run a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer PHEV Hybrid. We also have a couple of e-bikes. The car can't be fitted with a tow-bar, for attachment of...
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  Rules about towing caravans? 3 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have over 40 incident-free years of driving behind me, and for the past six and a half years I've been driving a small campervan, no larger than some...
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  Looking for a good towing vehicle for horse-box or caravan? 12 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a Touran 2.0 diesel and an old Sharan 2.0 petrol. The Sharan is due to be replaced, and I'd like to find a replacement that would be...
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  Which pick-up for towing? 21 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a pick-up to tow a 1700 kg caravan. Narrowed it down to Isuzu D-Max or Volswagen Amarok. Which would you recommend?
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  Tow car behind motorhome 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a small car to tow behind my motorhome. My limit is £3250 and thinking of a Ka, Matiz, Smart. I am prepared to go to auction or private....
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  A faulty tow bar caused damage to our car - who is liable? 5 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We purchased a used BMW X5 from Vines in Redhill. The car already had a detachable tow bar attached. BMW didnt supply the key for it so we never removed...
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  I need an economical 4x4 for towing - what do you suggest? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What's the most economical and cheapest to run SUV 4x4? I want the versatility of about town (driving short mileage) as well as being able to tow my horse...
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  What's the best petrol SUV for towing? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I currently use a diesel Range Rover Evoque 190 to tow my boat, which weighs approximately 1 tonne. I would like to change to a petrol vehicle (SUV) but...