Recent content by davidhutchinson

I have just bought a brand new passat estate 170bhp. I have been getting 60mpg solo and about 35mpg towing. A great tow car, i would of liked the auto but was advised against it for towing! Also head the auto box only lasts for 60k miles.

I need to get a tow bar fitted to my new 2010 passat, has anyone got a passat with the 2 bolt style bar? and if so is the bumper cut visible?

We are thinking of going to Holland for 2 weeks in July. Looking at the site Konninshof, anyone been there? Is there plenty to do near by? We have a 1 year old. Thanks in advance.

Hi. I currently tow with a 2001 325i. My caravan is 1425kg loaded, and it tows brilliant.Even with the van on the car is still very quick and stable. Regards David.

I have a 2006 caravan, the problem I have is im not sure if the fridge is working on 12v. There is power at rear of car and in the 12s plug, fuses all ok,when i turn the fridge dial to 12v the ligt on the control dial used to light up when car is running. now it does not! ant ideas?

Thanks for all your info, I will probably go for 170 sport, not to bothered about cruise control. Still would like a DSG, but not heard to many good reviews. When did the common rail engines come out. Thanks

Thanks very much for the information.

I am thinking of buying a different tow car, has anyone got any experience of towing with a Passat? I quite fancy a 170 Sport, but there are not many around! they are mainly the 140 version. Is their much difference in these two power outputs? My caravan has a MIRO of 1207kg and MTPLM of 1422kg...