Having a vehicle is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, also the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. On the other hand, 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 Audi E-Tron that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the closest mechanic. In this article we will show you how to tow a Audi E-Tron, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will look at the rules to stick to when towing a Audi E-Tron, then how to tow a Audi E-Tron yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Audi E-Tron

It is obviously possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Audi E-Tron you will have to stick to some protocols. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Audi E-Tron may endanger yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not enable you to anticipate 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 ensure that that the Audi E-Tron and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to keep a good behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Audi E-Tron being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Audi E-Tron by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic protocols for safely towing a Audi E-Tron, we will teach you the different methods to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Audi E-Tron, 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 car. 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 E-Tron, 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 allow you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have efficient signalling on the Audi E-Tron to be towed.

These are the rules to stick to if you want to tow your Audi E-Tron. On the other hand bear 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 advise you to go through the following section.

Have your Audi E-Tron towed by a specialist

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To conclude, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Audi E-Tron in good conditions, it keeps the most logical resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services cost-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 in accordance with the mileage insured in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Verify that the concerns you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, verify the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your Audi E-Tron in good conditions.

If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Audi E-Tron, do not hesitate to consult our Audi E-Tron category.