When towing a loaded car transporter trailer down a steep hill prepare in advance. Reduce your speed before the slope and use a low gear and your brakes to avoid your speed from building out of conrol.
When towing a heavy trailer the front end of the tow vehicle may be forced upwards by the weight pushing down on the towbar. Make sure that you adjust your headlight beam downwards to prevent dazzling oncoming drivers with your lights.
Went to change the bearings on our 1990's caravan only to find that there is no washer between the bearing and the castle nut! Whenever I have changed bearings in the past they have always had a washer....View Entire Thread
If you have broken down and do not have AA or RAC breakdown cover then simply select your town or county and you will be provided with a list of Recovery Operators in your area. Even better, write down a few numbers and keep them safe in your cars glovebox in case of an emergency!
Situated centrally in Scotland West Calder has good road and rail links to the nearby town of Livingston. Looked at on a map, the town is about equidistant from Edinburgh to the east and Glasgow to the west.