Posted on 16/09/2019 16:46
This week we're celebrating the 37th Towcar of the Year Awards. We've seen amazing classic cars over the years so we've created #TCOYallstars to find the ultimate 1980's and 1990's champions. Over the next few days I will be posting 2 cars. Like the post with your favourite and/or comment with your memories of the cars.
If you're on Facebook you can also vote on the Caravan and Motorhome Club page.
Posted on 19/09/2019 19:37 by redfaceUnfortunately tow car of the year (TOY) is merely a snap decision/choice made by a dozen testers with tow cars that have been lent by manufacturers.
If a car maker declined to enter the arena, does that make his vehicle valueless?
I once purchased a TOY feeling safe in that it had been tested by the club. Oh dear! What a mistake.
After 40K miles the engine management system gave up the ghost, the engine misfired terribly, Then after green flag said 'it is safe to continue with your journey' the car only towed another 2 miles before completely breaking down and was subsequently scrapped. Mind you I did get to the holiday site and back home with a tow-car lent by Green Flag.
The moral being - ignore the pundits and go with what you know.
Posted on 11/10/2019 11:26
Agreed. The latest towcar supplement praises the electric jaguar, as though it was the answer to all our prayers. Really? £76,500 to tow the lightest class of caravan 115 miles before having to stop for a recharge? the testers no longer have any credibility in my view!
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Posted on 11/10/2019 11:54 by£76,500 to tow the lightest class of caravan 115 miles before having to stop for a recharge?
IS that distance with or without wipers, fog lights, head winds and heating?
Posted on 18/10/2019 16:25
I agree. The judges have taken leave of their senses! £76.5k to tow a micro caravan. There's probably more room in the vehicle! It certainly isn't value for money at over a £1000/ Kg. Also,it would probably take me 3 days to get from NE England to the south coast.
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