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• Diesel and Automatic - ideas? 9 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  My Dad's looking for a newer car to replace his ageing Ford Mondeo 2.5 V6. He's got around 10k to spend, and needs an automatic. He'd also like a diesel if possible, as nearly all his journeys are long motorway ones, and economy is important. It also needs to be capable of towing a 2 berth
• Slush boxes and caravans 15 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  and caravans mix in any case as you do not have the control you need. Plus as small a car as this is not designed for towing and I belive he will just destroy the torque converter. Am I over reacting?
• Subaru Legacy - Owner Experience 8 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Just read HJ CBC Breakdown on this model and, in theory, seems quite a good bet as a used 3 year old buy. The 4WD and low range would be useful for occasional towing plus estate car practicality. Do any of the BR community own one, or know of one, and if so what has their experience been. I'm
• Citroen C5 (2001 - 2008) - 2.2HDi engine - any views ? 30 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  When you first test drove the C5 with the 2.2 diesel engine you had reservations about that particular engine. I would be interested to have the latest view please as I am looking for a tow car for my caravan but do not want an estate and the C5 hatchback 2.2HDi SX has many attractive features
• 1.8T A4 POWER RATINGS 12 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  answers. I'm happy with the power i have but wonder weather the extra pull may be useful when towing the caravan.
• Noisy fuel pump 11 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  at home and came back in the Land Rover, as it is only 3 miles to work, so the AA wouldn't tow me home if the pump died on the way.
• Rover Towbar Socket 26 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  Can anyone help with this specific question? I am about to fit a (second hand) tow bar to my 1995 Rover 820i and have noticed in the Haynes manual I have, covering 1986 to 1995, that the wiring diagram shows connections to a 'Trailer Socket' Is such a socket provided in the loom. and where might I
• Petrol in a diesel car 20 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  I had a 'Senior Moment' today. Went to an unfamiliar garage and managed to put 17 litres of unleaded on top of about 45 litres of diesel already in the tank ie it finished up full. I drove 10 yards to get off the pumps and then got towed in for tankdrain/clean, system flush etc
• Blue Chip Leasing. What is it? 20 Sep 2023 (Forum)
  I looked at a car today and the previous owner is Blue Chip Leasing. Does anyone know about them? The vehicle has done a fair few miles (60k) and has a tow bracket, which seems unusual for a 2WD. The dealer says they'll be motorway miles as Blue Chip lease cars to businesses. Anything
• Hyundai / Kia 1.0 T-GDi engine failures 2 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  I was told today by a friend who’s 1.0 T-DGi Hyundai engine failed that it’s becoming a widespread issue due to cam chain catching the cam cover. Anyone have more information? Have Hyundai got a permanent fix? His car was towed into the dealers at the weekend, service centre rep told him
• Dacia Duster - Anyone got a Dacia 16 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  Hi all, will be getting another car as soon as we are able to go out and buy one. I currently have an 18 plate crossland x. We will be getting a small caravan (900kg max) and the crossland will never tow it, hence getting rid.  Have looked at the Dacia Duster but not sure as they seem cheap
• Tesla, Nissan, Renault ets. - Spike in mayday calls as EVs run out of juice 23 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  Apparently the recovery services are receiving a surge in calls from owners of EVs running out of juice. The AA have rescued more than 600 EVs in two years. Most cannot be towed normally and have to be transported with all four wheels off the ground. Apparently on the spot charging
• Hybrids for Long Commute and High Mileage 18 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  the kids around- totaling around 35,000 miles a year. I also tow a caravan. Really like the RAV 4 but also VW Passat GTE. Advice gratefully received.
• 2013 Passat 2.0 TDI Blumotion Est - VW EA 289 Engine Update 25 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  After having a few concerns about having the softwar updated for the emissions ,i had the car done along with service 2 weeks back since then the car has been fine with one bonus that the MPG has certainly improved !even when towing our caravan .Has anyone else noticed any differences after
• Renault Scenic - Renault 7 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  After a long run my scenic with automatic transmission came to a halt with all warning dashboard lights glaring at me indicating stop . I had to be rescued by Green Flag who towed me to the nearest garage but will not be looked at till Monday. Has anyone had any problems
• Mitsubishi Outlander - Mitsubishi Outlander 9 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  or not you like it. Im looking for a 4X4 to tow a trailer and Hill Clime car, must be reasonable on juice and at home on the motorway as well as at the stables or on a grass park behind a hill clime site for about £30k
• Ford Focus - Temperature gauge 14 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Ford Focus 1.8TDCi zetec 2009.  When towing the temperature qauge will suddenly rise to max. but take foot off and goes straight back to normal. This is known for 2006/7 Fords per the fix in 2008 but Ford and local main dealers have no knowledge of this for my model or age of car.  Can
• Renault 1998 Scenic Megane - TDC sensor 24 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  Car started after the usual routine with the anti theft device. Drove about 300 yards and the car just died at an busy intersection. Wouldn't turn over to restart. Had it towed. 3 lights remained on. The Oil light,Battery Light and the Coolent light  Now 4 days after
• Hyundai IX 35 1.7 CRDI 2011 - excess wear rear brake pads 10 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  I have covered less than 10000 ten thousand miles from new. Just had service and been advised that rear brak pads are 90% worn but front are only 50% worn. ,--Never towed anything so why has this happened, surely the fronts should wear out before ther rear and surely not this much
• Kia Carens diesel, any major niggles? 18 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  The better half has decided that we need a new tow car for our caravan (950kg max). I'm quite happy with my old Peugeot 405 GRD, but it's an image thing and she who must be obeyed has spoken. After some research I believe the Carens, the old model, may meet all our requirements. Can't seem