Having an automobile is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the consequences are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Audi A4 that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this content page we will explain how to tow a Audi A4, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will examine the rules to adhere to when towing a Audi A4, then how to tow a Audi A4 yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Audi A4

It is indeed possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Audi A4 you will have to adhere to some protocols. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Audi A4 may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not let you to predict possible challenges and the towed car may enter the first one

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  • 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 make certain that the Audi A4 and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to hold a good behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Audi A4 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first automobile so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Audi A4 by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic specifications for securely towing a Audi A4, we will learn you the different techniques to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Audi A4, as ropes, straps or other products are not appropriate and will only risk you having an incident. If the towing device is flexible, you risk hitting the towing automobile. It will be better to buy a towing bar.

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  • You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Audi A4, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
  • Check that you have two towing rings on the vehicles, which will allow you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Audi A4 to be towed.

These are the rules to adhere to if you want to tow your Audi A4. On the other hand bear in mind that this alternative should only be used for short distances to avoid a more expensive towing, if you have a long distance to cover we recommend you to read the following section.

Have your Audi A4 towed by a professional

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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Audi A4 in good conditions, it keeps the most logical resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem like an expensive choice, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services absolutely free. Here are the points to verify on your insurance contract before calling a tow truck:

  • That the distance between your home and the place of breakdown is matching with the mileage included in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the complications 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 Audi A4 in good conditions.

To get more tips on the Audi A4, take a look at the Audi A4 category.