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  Best used 4x4 for towing? 23 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a used car to tow a horse box long distances. The vehicle must be capable of pulling 2000kg plus. We have a budget of around £5000 and...
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  Which car is best for towing a horse box? 22 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a vehicle to tow a horse trailer over long distances to riding events. Parking at these events usually involves driving through muddy...
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  Running-in a new car when towing caravan 2 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Kia Sorento KX2 Diesel manual. What mileage is required before towing a caravan 1500kg, and what diesel/additives do you recommend?...
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  Is it possible to hire a car and trailer to tow a vehicle? 28 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have imported a classic vehicle to the UK and it has arrived at Felixstowe. I expected to be able to easily rent a car trailer along with tow vehicle...
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  A large 4x4 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a larger 4X4 so that I can tow two horses and also use the car as a family run around. We currently have a Grand Vitara and V70...
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  Which 4x4 offers low running costs, good reliability and can tow 2500kg? 22 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy an older 4x4 for towing horses. I have owned a number and understand the pitfalls, however cannot seem to find one that is cheapish...
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  My car was clamped and towed despite being in my friend's private space - must I pay the penalty? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car has been towed away by a private firm. It was parked on private land. I parked it at 22:30 and it was clamped at 22:39, and towed at 23:05. On their...
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  Tower bridge 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Nissan X-trail SVE 2.2 which I use for towing a caravan. I've always towed within the 1,500kg that is about the kerbside weight of this model...
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  Driving Problems when towing 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In March I was towing my horsebox with one large horse and a very small pony when the car all of a sudden blew out black smoke and accelerated to 4,000...
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  Can I tow a caravan with an emergency spare wheel fitted? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  As Toyota do not supply a 17-inch steel rim, I have been sold a 16-inch with a 205/60R16 92V tyre for my Avensis. Will it be legal to use this tyre to...
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  What are the implications of towing a caravan with an automatic gearbox? 9 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Honda Accord Tourer with an automatic gearbox. I am considering buying a caravan, but have heard that towing can cause problems. Is this true?
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  Should I buy a Land Rover Defender for towing and launching a boat? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a vehicle to tow and launch my 18-foot boat. A front tow bar makes launching a breeze. I also want a second car suitable to for regular visits...
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  Can you explain the confusing towing limits for my car? 17 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  According to the VIN plate on my 2013 Peugeot 5008, the GVW is 2250kg and the GTW is 2950kg. I have been told by a caravan salesman that this makes the...
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  What is the maximum weight we can tow? 10 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser. Its weight is 2.2 tonnes and the listed towing weight is 3.0 tonnes. We tow a horse box. Half of our friends say the...
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  I just fitted a tow bar with its electronics to my Citroen C4 and now have an electrical fault - help! 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just fitted a tow bar and electrics to a 2005 Citroen C4 Coupe. All trailer lights and buzzer work but when I press brake pedal the rear wash wipe...
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  A towed vehicle hit my wife's car on a roundabout - who's liable? 15 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is due in court in July for an accident that happened in December 2015. She turned right on roundabout (already negotiating around) when a car...
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  What's the best electric or PHEV for towing? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Mitsubishi Shogun, I would like to replace it with an all-electric or hybrid SUV but I have been told that I won't be able to pull...
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  Can you recommend a petrol engined car with adequate power and torque for towing a 1200kg caravan? 24 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Could you recommend a petrol engined car with adequate power and torque for towing a 1200kg caravan? It should have automatic torque converter transmission....
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  What's the best Ford Transit to tow a caravan with? 1 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend the best Ford Transit variant to tow a caravan weighing up to 2000kg on long European journeys? It would ideally be a short wheelbase...
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  What small, family cars can I tow behind a motorhome? 17 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've just bought a motorhome and I want to tow a small-ish car behind it (in UK). It must also act as a family car (2 adults and sometimes grandchildren)....