Part exchange price on a Terrano?

I have a 2002 Nissan Terrano SE 2.7 turbo diesel which I am looking at changing. I am interested in what price I could expect to receive in a part exchange. We are looking at buying a Honda CR V SE to...

Which utility vehicle for everyday transport and workhorse duties?

I currently have two cars that I would like to amalgamate to one. The first is a Nissan Qashqai, which is used for everyday comfortable transport, and the other is a 1994 Isuzu Trooper SWB Duty used as...

Which car to replace a Renault Modus to tow a caravan?

We have a 2006 1.6 Modus, which we use for towing a 700kg caravan. We do 9000-10,000 miles a year but I have a nasty feeling it will need a new clutch before long. The size of car is perfect as we only...

Why are fixed towbars still in use?

What are your thoughts on the menace of towbars? Now that easily detachable towbars are available for most vehicles should it not be made compulsory to remove them when not in use, saving on the vicious...

Is the Dacia 4x4 good for towing?

My husband is considering buying a Dacia 4x4 to replace our three-year-old Renault Megane Estate. It will be used locally, to tow our two-berth caravan occasionally and a small cattle trailer rarely, doing...

Is an SUV with DSG/Powershift automated manual ok for towing

Looking to buy a SUV/Crossover to tow a caravan up to about 1500kg. The wife would like an auto but for fuel economy I am looking at DSG/Powershift gearboxes. Are there any problems with these when...

Second-hand auto diesel hatchback suitable for towing

I wish to replace my ageing Xantia HDI. Having a degree of back trouble I need decent ride quality, though I realise it won't be as good as the Citroen. I tried an Hyundai ix35 and a Mercedes B200,...

Towing a large caravan with a Mitsubishi Delica?

I am just about to purchase an Elddis Crusader Superstorm caravan, with a weight of 1610kg and mass weight of 1900kg. I have a Mitsubishi Delica 2.8 td with a weight of 2060kg and gross of 2445kg. I have...

Swapping a 406 for a Touran?

My Peugeot 406 is struggling to tow my one ton folding camper. Not enough power and it doesn't feel very stable. Garage also told me the DMF is on its last legs, the handbrake is rubbish and generally...

Towing with a Focus Ecoboost?

Just bought an Ford Focus Ecoboost 1.0 from dealer. Told them I didn't drive many miles except in July/August so asked if I should buy this or diesel 1.6 and they advised me on the 1.0 as the diesel has...