Having a vehicle is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. However, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the results are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a Alfa Romeo Giulietta that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest garage. In this content page we will explain how to tow a Alfa Romeo Giulietta, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To achieve this, first we will look at the rules to follow when towing a Alfa Romeo Giulietta, then how to tow a Alfa Romeo Giulietta yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.
The rules to follow if you want to tow an Alfa Romeo Giulietta
It is in reality possible to tow your vehicle. However, if you want to go into towing a Alfa Romeo Giulietta you will have to follow some simple rules. We present them to you below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Alfa Romeo Giulietta may put at risk yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not enable you to predict possible challenges and the towed car may enter the first one
- Limit yourself to short distance journeys. If you have to travel several dozen kilometres, it is better to call a breakdown service.
- When towing, try to ensure that that the Alfa Romeo Giulietta and the car towing it are properly aligned, to keep up a great behaviour.
- Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
- If the Alfa Romeo Giulietta being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first vehicle so that you can notify the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Alfa Romeo Giulietta by yourself
Now that you have learned the basic protocols for securely towing a Alfa Romeo Giulietta, we will learn you the different solutions to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Alfa Romeo Giulietta, as ropes, straps or other products are not appropriate and will only risk you having an accident. If the towing device is flexible, you risk hitting the towing vehicle. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Alfa Romeo Giulietta, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
- Verify that you have two towing rings on the automobiles, which will let you to link them together with the tow bar.
- Verify that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
- Have functional signalling on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta to be towed.
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These are the protocols to follow if you want to tow your Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However keep in mind that this method should only be used for short distances to avoid a more expensive towing, if you have a long distance to cover we suggest you to browse the following section.
Have your Alfa Romeo Giulietta towed by a specialist
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Finally, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Alfa Romeo Giulietta in good conditions, it keeps the most rational solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may look like an expensive choice, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services at no cost. Here are the details to verify on your insurance contract before calling a tow truck:
- That the distance between your home and the place of breakdown is in respect with the mileage insured in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Verify that the problems you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
- Finally, verify the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the info you need to tow your Alfa Romeo Giulietta in good conditions.
If you have any further questions about the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, do not hesitate to consult our Alfa Romeo Giulietta category.
