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The above list covers most major car manufacturers. Just click on the links to check your kerbweight.
If your car is not listed, please e-mail Chris to let him know the make, model, model type, engine size, man/auto, & kerbweight, and he'll add it to the list.
A large amount of information is coming in from the major car manufacturers. As we get this data, we will link you to separate pages.
The only information we have is that contained on this site. Your local dealer should be able to help, failing that try www.towsafe.co.uk

Car pictures

Pictures of virtually all leading makes of cars can be found at www.allcarpictures.com

Please note;

It has come to our attention that some manufacturers brochures and handbooks relating to the same models of vehicle, display differing weights. If you are considering buying any car listed within these pages, and you are basing your decision on the data listed, please check the vehicle handbook very carefully.

If the 85% of any vehicle is shown in red, then the manufacturer has set a lower Maximum Towing Weight. The figure in red is not to be exceeded.

Engine Power.

Some manufacturers use the abbreviation PS (or PferdeStarke) when detailing power outputs. To convert a PS figure to HP (HorsePower), divide the PS by 1.0139.

Citroen Berlingo Safety Recall.

Certain models of Berlingo are to be fitted with a cup to the lower part of the front suspension. This is to avoid the suspension damaging the tyre if the spring collapses. If you have a Citroen Berlingo and have NOT been contacted by your dealer, then please ring them to see if your vehicle is one of those affected. Please have both your registration number and VIN number to hand. If the work is needed on your car, it will take approximately two and a half hours, and will be carried out, at no cost to yourself, by Citroen dealers.

New cars for 2007

See what the manufacturers have in store for you in the near future!

85%?

The following was submitted to CLIC by Ian Willis in answer to an inquiry about the 85% beginners towing rule. It was generally thought within CLIC, that Ian's words helped to clarify the situation as regards to towing in Great Britain.

85% (or even 100%) rules are not "rules" but guidelines which have no substance in law. They are designed to ensure that the outfit will be stable (all other factors being equal). Exceeding this figure, whilst not illegal in itself, COULD lead to prosecution if the driver was stopped because of (say) instability or after an accident as there is a requirement on the driver to ensure the safety of his vehicle in the Construction and Use Regulations.
Usually a manufacturer will quote a tow weight which is far greater than the mass of the vehicle. Generally this is based on the total train weight (car + caravan) which can be started on a 12% gradient.
Where this weight (or any other e.g. nose weight) is given as lower by the manufacturer the user ignores it at his peril. Insurance could well be void after an accident - worse, the illegal combination could cause the accident if the vehicle is unable to handle it.
The big problem we have in the UK is the traffic density, especially on Motorways, which has caravans in close proximity to both cars and large goods vehicles at speed. The vortices encountered can cause trailers to wander if not loaded correctly and matched to the towing vehicle.

Some useful info:
Kilograms to Cwts. Multiply by 0.01968
Cwts to kilograms. Multiply by 50.8
Don't forget there's 112 pounds in a Cwt
Kilograms to Pounds. Multiply by 2.2045
Pounds to Kilograms. Multiply by 0.4536
Miles to Kilometres. Multiply by 1.62
Kilometres to Miles. Multiply by 0.62
Gallons to Litres. Multiply by 4.55.
Litres to Gallons. Multiply by 0.219.

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