My contribution for what it's worth is that since 08 after purchasing my Passat i've done plenty of towing, and apart from the odd "Bulb Warning" on the display from time to time I've had no real issues. By the way OilBurna, that TDi wagon with the newish trailer you saw last night was probably me if you were traveling down Liberty Pde at around 5.00 pm. If so the car in question is silver, not green.