Posted on 10/04/2018 18:13
We are about to change from a van conversion to a caravan (Heath issues). We are looking at a Coachman VIP 2 berth caravan as a possibility - weight 1439 we can spot many diesel cars that would be suitable but not petrol. It also needs to be automatic. It would have to be a used car and we could stretch to 20K but would prefer about 18k.
could anyone recommend a suitable car please.
Posted on 11/04/2018 15:07 by TinwheelerThey do only apply to new cars from Apr this year and it’s mostly the first year that’s the baddy.
Sorry, Nevers, I’m guessing at what you meant as the link doesn’t work.
Posted on 12/04/2018 17:30
Interesting (to me at least) is the last petrol tow car I had was a Rover 800 which as you can guess is quite a few years ago! Did its job but I am totally hooked (!) on the diesel for towing. Won't still be towing when they are no longer for sale so that's not a problem. Buy a diesel.
Posted on 11/04/2018 15:07 by TinwheelerThey do only apply to new cars from Apr this year and it’s mostly the first year that’s the baddy.
Sorry, Nevers, I’m guessing at what you meant as the link doesn’t work.
Posted on 12/04/2018 19:07
yes just the first year then its £140 (on ours anyway. Also the first year tax is usually 'hidden' in the on the road price so not that bad.
Back to the OP, this is a our first diesel after towing with a petrol and I'd wish I'd had one always. Far better in every department.
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