Recent content by 1226chris

hi When travelling abroad what breakdown cover does everone use as i have just been told by green flag that my caravan is too long and won't be covered.Done an internet search and found single trip cover by vehicle rescue direct has anybody used them. thanks chris

hi martin do you find this rubbing noise annoying surely it shouldn't happen.what could be causing it,just had a service and mentioned this to the garage and they lubricated the pedal but this did nothing.surely this is a warranty issue. chris

hi alex how many miles has your car done mine has only done 16000 and has been fully serviced. chris

hi Does anyone drive a 6 speed diesel kia sportage, i've just bought one.When changing gear do you get a grinding noise/feeling when you press the clutch pedal down,its very annoying and spoiling the drive. chris

hi martin Just put a deposit on a 06 kia sportage diesel xs,hope i've done the right thing,picking it up sunday.The esp is it working all the time or do i have to turn it on?Very nice inside will have to get used to the high driving position i just hope it pulls my van ok as i'm going to france...

hi martin what weight van do you tow is the low noseweight a problem.What is esp,do you use it if i bought a tuscon would i miss it as i can't find a sportage i can afford, i don't like xe model. chris

hi sandy I'm going to france for the first time this year not really happy with the vectra as a stable match.Do the sportage/tuscon have the same engine if so the consumption should be the same.Some reviews of the tuscon say it is heavy on fuel.Can't find a sportage xs at the right...

hi brave-fart do you think the fuel consumption would be the same for the tuscon as i can't seem to find a sportage xs at the right price.Is the 75kgs noseweight a problem as my van has a noseweight of 100kgs.What weight van do you tow. chris

hi allan i have been on the whattowcar site the sportage/tuscon are identical at 84% the vectra is 91%.Everybody seems in favour of the sportage but i can't seem to find one at the right price. chris

hi which of these is the better tow car,kia sportage or hyundai tuscon.Any views regarding fuel consumption and stability welcome.Will these cars be better than a vauxhall vectra 1.9cdti sri.I tow a swift charisma 555 unladen 1242kg. thanks chris

hi steve why do they make caravans with heavy noseweights when most towcars have noseweights of only 75kgs.I'm thinking about buying the kia sportage,whattowcar says it is an excellent match but there is no mention of noseweight the kia is only 75kgs. chris

hi alex what is the noseweight of the van you tow,the charisma is around 90kg virtually empty, my car is a vectra 1.9cdti sri 78kg noseweight.Car pulls ok but sometimes feels unstable not quite sure what it is.I load the caravan with heavy items over the axle etc,could it be my suspension as...

hi does anyone tow a swift charisma 555 2007 with a kia sportage just wondering if it feels stable,thinking of buying the kia or has anybody got any other recommendations of tow cars. thanks benny

hi does anyone own a 2007 swift charisma 555,could you tell me what car you tow it with.Looking to change my car i have 54 plate vectra 1.9cdti sri,outfit seems slightly unstable not sure whether its the car or the noseweight of the caravan which is around 90kg when empty. chris

hi can anyone suggest a towcar with a noseweight of over 75kgs thanks chris