Trailer Advice

Learn everything about trailer tyres. Understand Tyre tread depth, sidewall markings, ratings, and UK safety laws. Stay road legal and tow safely with Brent.

Learn the main LGV licence categories in the UK — C1, C, C+E, and what each allows you to drive or tow. Get road-ready with Brent and stay legal whilst towing.

Understand UK trailer brake requirements, from braked and unbraked trailer systems to breakaway cables, handbrakes, and legal safety trailer standards.

Understand UK trailer Type Approval and IVA tests — what they are, why they matter, and how to make sure your trailer is safe and road-ready.

Learn the UK trailer lighting requirements. Understand brake, fog, reverse, and indicator light rules for safe, legal towing. Stay compliant with Brent.

Understand how UK vehicle and trailer categories (M, N & O) affect your choice of towbars and towing hitches. Learn what you can legally tow and stay safe.

Learn UK standards for trailer towing jaws and hooks, articulation gaps, safety locks, and how to prevent damage or detachment when towing, so you stay safe.

Learn what trailer speed symbols mean, from J to V, and how tyre ratings will affect towing safety, load limits, and legal speeds when towing in the UK.

Learn about UK trailer eye shafts, standard sizes, compatibility with towing jaws and hooks, and why mixing DIN and British pins can be dangerous for you.

Don’t tow your trailer blind mate! Learn about towing visibility, UK mirror laws, and how to stay safe and legal on the road. Brent's guide makes it easy to tow

Find out the legal UK trailer speed limits and avoid fines or accidents. Brent’s guide helps you tow safely and confidently with trailers - no guesswork needed.

Unladen Weight is key to safe towing. Learn what ULW means, how to find it, & why it's crucial when calculating trailer payload and staying within legal limits.

Learn what trailer payload means, how to calculate it, and why it matters. Stay legal and safe when loading and towing your trailer with our easy towing tips.

Find out the maximum weight you can tow with an unbraked trailer, why you must not exceed half your vehicle’s kerb weight, and how to tow legally every time.

Learn how to read your vehicle's VIN plate and find out what you can legally tow. Brent explains GVW, GTW, and how to check your towing capacity the right way.

Learn what maximum axle loads mean, why they matter when towing, and how to avoid overloading your vehicle. Stay safe, legal, and protect your suspension.

When it comes to towing, most folks obsess over what the trailer weighs. Fair enough — but what about your car? More specifically, its...

Before you buy a trailer, make sure you’re ready. Brent’s guide walks you through 5 key questions to help you choose the right trailer for your towing needs.

New to trailer hire? Discover exactly what to expect when renting a trailer with Brent—from choosing the right type to pick-up. Simple, secure and stress-free.

Confused about GVWR? Learn what Gross Vehicle Weight Rating means, why it matters for trailer safety and legality, & how to choose the right trailer with Brent.