Need A Tow Car - Urgently

[blind_elk]

Last night, some idiot managed to rear end my work trailer parked in front of my house. The impact caused the car / trailer assembly to jack-knife slightly. The car (Nissan Pathfinder) is likely an "economic write-off". All the door clearances are RS, the Hayman Reese hitch assembly pushed up the rear floor, the tailgate won't open. I need a car to tow my work trailer full of lawn mowing equipment until the idiot's insurance can settle the matter.

Any help in this regard greatly appreciated. Either a "loaner" or a purchase of a similar vehicle - I'm not too fussed right now. (purchase budget around $5k)

(as an indication of the size of the impact, my old XF Falcon was parked in front of the Pathfinder - it was moved forward a metre!)

[Odium]

How heavy is your lawn mower equipment + trailer combo? Braked or unbraked trailer?

I'm thinking you just pick up a cheap falcon on gas with a towbar already fitted and you'll still have a grand left over...

[R31Nismoid]

Business interruption, as part of insurance, should cover losses no worries? Or at least the rental of temporary solution

[blind_elk]

The trailer probably weighs in at around 1.5T fully laden. It has brakes. I don't want another Falcon - they just don't like carrying that much weight on the bum end. Which is why I got the Pathfinder.

Unfortunately, I don't have insurance on the vehicle - I'm relying on the other party's insurance, and they are unlikely to come to the party quickly in relation to renting a temporary replacement vehicle.