can you tow an auto?

can you tow an auto?

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harley munky

Original Poster:

220 posts

200 months

Tuesday 29th March 2011
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hey guys need to move my 1275 automatic rover mini from somerset to swansea. my mate was going to tow it on an a frame. is it ok to tow an automatic? or will it have to go on a dolly so the front wheels are off the floor?

SplatSpeed

7,491 posts

258 months

Tuesday 29th March 2011
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below 10 mph!

Steffan

10,362 posts

235 months

Tuesday 29th March 2011
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Towing any automatic is NOT recommended.

The AP box fitted to your Mini is NOT the strongest in any event.

I would recommend trailering the car or running the front wheels on a dolly so that the transmission is not compromised.

harley munky

Original Poster:

220 posts

200 months

Tuesday 29th March 2011
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right ok il hire a trailer. didnt know if it was ok if its in neutral..
cheers

camelotr

570 posts

175 months

Wednesday 30th March 2011
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Remove the halfshafts (leave only the outter CV/shaft) and You can tow it - if the car transporter is overly expensive.