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Offline jnufcuk

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Just had to tow mums car back
« on: 09 September 2011, 19:49 »
Just had my first towing experience. Didn't really like it was a very weird feeling lol. Luckily was only a 5min drive to house. Only had a rope not a rigid bar  Looks like the clutch cable has snapped (2000 w reg Clio) Any suggestions?

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Re: Just had to tow mums car back
« Reply #1 on: 09 September 2011, 20:12 »
Get a new clutch cable.

Also, check your licence, I checked mine and I'm not legally allowed to tow what I have towed in the past  :shocked:
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Re: Just had to tow mums car back
« Reply #2 on: 09 September 2011, 20:13 »
dont think towing on a rope is legal these days anyway  :grin:
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Re: Just had to tow mums car back
« Reply #3 on: 09 September 2011, 20:19 »
The only reason I found out, is my bird has done her hgv so that she can drive the large horse box. She told me about all the entitlements that they discussed, so I checked mine and I was shocked. I've towed so much that I shouldn't have done as I didn't know that I'd have to do another licence for towing.
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Re: Just had to tow mums car back
« Reply #4 on: 09 September 2011, 20:29 »
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Re: Just had to tow mums car back
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Re: Just had to tow mums car back
« Reply #6 on: 09 September 2011, 21:26 »
Quote from: Chuff on 09 September 2011, 20:13
dont think towing on a rope is legal these days anyway  :grin:

Not specifically illegal as far as I know, but if plod decide it's an unsafe condition, they are within their rights to do you....

Many places still sell tow rope...
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Re: Just had to tow mums car back
« Reply #7 on: 09 September 2011, 23:07 »
towing pole is infinitely safer. Jury out on whether tow ropes are illegal or not. Consensus on police forum is that there is no specific legislation saying they (tow ropes) are illegal but it seems that common sense and officer discretion come into it a fair bit.
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Re: Just had to tow mums car back
« Reply #8 on: 09 September 2011, 23:21 »
Depends if we're talking tow bars that you buy in Halfords or not.

Tow bars you buy in Halfords, give me a rope and a decent driver anyday, proper tow bars that people like the AA use, they're alright.
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Re: Just had to tow mums car back
« Reply #9 on: 09 September 2011, 23:25 »
Quote from: Bellend on 09 September 2011, 23:21
Depends if we're talking tow bars that you buy in Halfords or not.

Tow bars you buy in Halfords, give me a rope and a decent driver anyday, proper tow bars that people like the AA use, they're alright.


What's wrong with the Halfords ones?
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