First I will try and answer all the questions, The Honda has 42,005 total miles on it, the research we did all said this car can be towed 4 wheels down, with auto trans and doing the drill this isn't our first tow car we have had 4 all with no problems towed to Alaska from Florida 5 times no problem two were Saturns two were Honda ody. We don't mind the drill, The trans shops said they would put it in writing if I was to go back to Honda, the car is not under warranty so didn't think Honda would care , However you have gave me a good tip that it is worth fighting for so I sent off a letter and copy of the invoice and a copy of the owners manual,, ill let you all know what Honda will do about it, As far as the post where you towed it 20,000 miles with no problem, Good Luck.