Towing and buying car trailer

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Hi everyone,
I want to tow a car on a trailer.

My driving licence was issued in 2006.

Trailer weighs: 600kg
Car weight tobe towed: 1300kg

My van vw t6 t30 gross vehicle weight: 3000kg

My trailer will weighs 1900kg with the car ontop.
From dvla website, I think I can tow the trailer because the unladen weight isn't 3000kg(gvw).


Also what to look for when buying a used car trailer? Thanks

Licences issued from 1 January 1997 to 18 January 2013​

If you passed your car driving test from 1 January 1997 to 18 January 2013, you can currently drive either of the following:

• a car or van up to 3,500kg MAM towing a trailer of up to 750kg MAM (up to 4,250kg in total)
• a trailer over 750kg MAM, as long as it is no more than the unladen weight of the towing vehicle (up to 3,500kg in total)

You’ve had to pass a car and trailer driving test if you want to tow anything heavier.

 

[MK2Golf24v]

The rules changed, everyone has basicaly been given the +E licence due to covid, you're totally fine with a car on a trailer.

Towing with a car

Towing trailers, caravans and horseboxes with a car, including the weight and size limits, and what licence you need to have

www.gov.uk

 

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Anything in particular to look for when buying or hiring a car trailer?

 

[T6Paul]

Working brakes and the condition of wheel bearings

 

[Scottish Scrutineer]

Working brakes and the condition of wheel bearings

Also the condition of the tyres; tread, sidewalls and pressures. Check all the electrics (lights) work. Check that the plated (gross weight) of the trailer is not exceeded. Make sure you can secure the load properly.

 

[DaveD]

And make sure the break away cable is fitted and in good order, always use it.

 

[gavp]

Age of the tyres too, trailer tyres can last for ages but anything over 5 years with a car on top would concern me.