a frame automatic car

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Hi Everyone

We are looking to replace our SmartFour Two with a four seated automatic car.
Can anyone offer any advise on what they tow? NB: Not advice on the rights and wrongs on frame towing please.

We did contact Car a Tow but when we made further inquires some of the cars turned out not to be any use.

Thanks Vana
 
vana said:
Hi Everyone

We are looking to replace our SmartFour Two with a four seated automatic car.
Can anyone offer any advise on what they tow? NB: Not advice on the rights and wrongs on frame towing please.

We did contact Car a Tow but when we made further inquires some of the cars turned out not to be any use.

Thanks Vana
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Normally automatics are not towed with their driven wheels on the road, overheats the gearbox?

Check with the manufacturer of your chosen car, for their advise.

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We tow a Toyota Aygo. No Problems what so ever. A frame from Tow-Cars -To- Tow Bars At Grimsby. Brill guys.
 
Sell Smart and motorhome, loadsa money in bank, easy

Now buy small 4x4, and a caravan and solve the vast majority of your problems!!

Tried reversing the current Mh with the Smart behind.................???

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Usually automatic cars cannot be towed but tiptronic boxes can, the best thing would be to find the car you are interested in but before purchasing contact the manufacturer
 
As already said unless it has tiptronic box do not tow it you will wreck the box and before that the drive shafts will scream out please stop before vacating there socket and dumping there inards all over the road puts too much strain on them something to do with it being an auto i guess the only real way would be to use a dolly so the driving wheels are off the road
 
I know it's extra expense but have you looked at getting a trailer instead of the A frame.
 
Usually automatic cars cannot be towed but tiptronic boxes can, the best thing would be to find the car you are interested in but before purchasing contact the manufacturer
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I am not sure about that Helen..I could be wrong but many auto boxes have tiptronic capability, its just a couple of flaps behind wheel doing the same electronics as the gearstick in an auto..


but, EGS (or similar) boxes, which i think are a very strange idea, may be ok to be towed.. these are manual boxes with a robotic shifter..

Full Auto boxes need cooling from the engine cooling system when in use, therefore the engine needs to be running..

this could all be a load of cods mind :)
 
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And the advantage is, you can reverse it and no running the gauntlet:goodluck:
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Easy answer to that one, get in the car and pull the MH backwards instead.
With Smart the for two had a early gearbox which was pullable, but the later dual clutch ones cannot as the box will revolve at high speed killing it. The fourtwo will be the later gearbx. Check with Mercedes about it and I think they will say. not at all.
 
A frame automatic car

Nissan specifically state do not tow a vehicle equipped with cvt. This transmission is becoming increasingly popular with small cars.
Have driven several of these vehicles great except for wales gear changes at up to 5000 rpm.when on steep inclines.
 
vana said:
Hi Everyone

We are looking to replace our SmartFour Two with a four seated automatic car.
Can anyone offer any advise on what they tow? NB: Not advice on the rights and wrongs on frame towing please.

We did contact Car a Tow but when we made further inquires some of the cars turned out not to be any use.

Thanks Vana
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Best to plan on using a trailer
 
vana

Hi all
Thanks for your input still looking for the ideal auto car to tow, we are looking at the Skoda citigo
as the main contender and also the Aygo. Just to answer a few questions we are aware of trailers as a option, I have been towing on
a frames for over 12 years both manual and automatic cars, and with practice you can reverse if needed.

Many Thanks to all I am grateful for the response Vana
 
two other auto cars that flat tow

Hi Peter and others that are looking to flat tow a 4 seated automatic my research with your help
has turned up two cars that are suitable for me a Skoda Citigo or a Suzuki Celerio

Regards Vana
 
There are some small auto 4WDs that have a genuine transfer case with a neutral position that can be flat towed
 
Every Smart Car I have seen advertised as "spares or repair" has had a knackered gearbox, sort of suggests that the gearbox is a weak point on them.
 
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