WORDS AND IMAGES : DAVID SAJFAR

Modern tow vehicles in Australia are marvels of engineering , combining comfort , safety , and reliability . My new Land Cruiser 300 has been a joy to drive , especially when towing my 3.2- tonne caravan . But even these advanced machines can have their quirks – what I like to call ‘ gremlins ’.

A ROUGH START

On the outskirts of Melbourne during peak-hour traffic and light rain , my Land Cruiser suddenly flashed a warning : “ Pre-Collision System Malfunction . Visit Dealer .” Then it shifted into limp mode , leaving me with just enough power to get out of the way safely . After some frantic phone calls , I discovered the culprit – a bit of dirt on the front radar sensor . With no proper diagnostic tool in my emergency kit , troubleshooting was a hassle . That ’ s when I realised I needed an on-board diagnostics ( OBD ) scan tool to prepare for future electronic gremlins .

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