Car transporter trailer question

[GAjon]

I am looking to buy a suitable vehicle to tow a car transporter trailer (which i will also be looking to buy).

I was using the premise, if the trailer + car & equipmemt weighed in at a max of 1.5t then I could consider large estates or SUV's with towing capacities of say 1800 to 2000 kg, I dont have to worry about license restrictions as im an old bloke.

However, whilst doing my reserch I spoke to a trailer hire company, to enquire about trailer weights and was told regardless of the weight of trailer or car on it, I must use a vehicle capable of towing 3.5t minimum.

Is this correct?

I've posted on here because there must be lots on here towing race cars around the UK and hope will be able to offer some correct advice.

Any help would be appriciated.

[GAjon]

Thank you for the replies, I thought it sounded dubious, but I wanted to be sure before spending.
I posted in plod & law also and the answers are the same.

Cheers!

[GAjon]

TVRMs said:

Jon,
You may get caught out with plated trailer weights.

That aside, and for info, trailer and something like a 3000M is unlikely to get below 1600 kilos, plus fuel and tools and spare wheels....

You need a new motorhome with a tow bar...

Motorhome budget is blown on a daft race car, so I'm in bad books with the wife and two Labradors.
I think I have a solution sorted which will forego the worry of max weights in the shape of a crew cab 4x4, but may throw another curved ball in terms of commercial vehicle regs.

I have emailed the DVSA (ex VOSA), suprisingly (not) they haven't replied.