Always use heavy duty (Typically 5 tonne) Car Recovery Straps. Light weight straps are simply not up to the job of securing a heavy car to the trailer in the event of emergency manouvers.
When purchasing a car transporter trailer try and get a twin axle model if at all possible. Twin axle trailers are more stable, they can take a heavier load and if you have a puncture the remaining tyre on that side can get you home if necessary.
As a large Industrial town and sea port, Ellesmere Port can be found on the bank of the Manchester Ship Canal on the wirrel peninsula. located to the north of the city of Chester, Ellesmere Port has a significant population of 64000 and is dominated by the Shell Oil Refinary. Another significant industry is car making with Ellesmere Port being home to the Vauxhall Astra.
My water warning light came on today in my VW T4 Transporter. I stopped on the Motorway services to check for the water leak and found that the leak was coming from a rubber water coolant hose to the rear of the engine. Its not a big leak, just a drip but over a few miles the water level is dropping...View Entire Thread