Tips & Tricks

Trailer Licence Changes 2021

Good news for those with Full UK Driving Licences who missed out on the "Grandad Rights" on licences issued before January 1st 1997. A new change is coming into place on 20th September 2021 where people who passed their test after January 1st 1997 will...

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Can I Tow A Trailer?

Trailer Towing Licence Requirements Summary First and foremost, you must hold a full driving licence to tow anything in the UK. Most drivers who passed their full UK Driving Licence test before 1st January 1997 have licence categories allowing them to drive vehicle and trailer combinations weighing up...

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Buying A Used Trailer

Buying a used trailer can be a much cheaper way of purchasing a transporter, but the cheapest way isn't always the cheapest way. Wear and tear is expected from a used tool but a lot more can be wrong with a trailer than what meets...

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Towing A Trailer

Speed limits: Always keep to the legal speed limit for the road you are using. Speed limits for cars towing caravans or trailers. 30mph limit applies on all roads with street lighting unless signs show otherwise. 50mph applies on single carriageways unless signs show otherwise. 60mph applies on dual carriageways...

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Reversing A Trailer

Speed limits: This example describes how to reverse to the left because that is easier than reversing to the right. If you are not sure which way your wheels are pointing at any time lean out and look at them. Many pre-1989 trailers have a lever that prevents...

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Using Car Wheel Straps

All of our Car Trailers are supplied with a set of four wheel straps (12 pieces) to secure your vehicle to the trailer. Understandably, not all customers know how to use these straps. Here we have compiled a simple guide on how to use ratchet...

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Trailer Hitching Advice

Hitching a trailer up to a car doesn't need to be a tricky task. With the right knowledge and safety precautions it can actually be an extremely simple routine action. Here is a simple guide and advice on hitching a trailer up to your car.   Get...

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