Recent content by happybrasilia

Thanks for all your comments. Great response from Mini Customer Services: "I’m very sorry to have to tell you that I’ve made a mistake. The MINI Hatch 5 door can’t have a towbar, I can’t tell you how sorry I am. I’ve been in touch with the Centre and I’m liaising with a BMW customer service...

Yep but you would think that rather than relying on googling it - I have read so many conflicting reports - that going to the Manufacturer direct to ask them if the car was suitable for towing a particular caravan would be reliable. I was very specific and have their response in writing but...

I bought it last week and no we didn't tell the dealer, which I am really regretting. (I did tell another salesman at another dealership and he again re-assured me that this car could tow but I shopped around and went with another dealer in the end) - I realise this is a problem because the...

I should add I've contacted them since to ask about the VIN plate and they are still claiming it can tow!

So we have a t@b 320 retro weighs about 800kg full loaded. We have had it for years and have towed using a Suzuki GV (sledgehammer to crack a nut) whilst having a Mini as a regular car - we only needed one car so investigated the new bigger more powerful Mini. Obviously, I needed to check it...