Having a car is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us rarely 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 outcomes are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Audi Q2 that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the closest garage. In this content page we will show you how to tow a Audi Q2, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To achieve this, first we will check out the rules to adhere to when towing a Audi Q2, then how to tow a Audi Q2 yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Audi Q2

It is surely possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Audi Q2 you will have to adhere to some restrictions. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Audi Q2 may endanger yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not let 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 Q2 and the car towing it are properly aligned, to maintain a good behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Audi Q2 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first car so that you can notify the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Audi Q2 by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic rules for safely towing a Audi Q2, we will teach you the different solutions to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Audi Q2, 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 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 Q2, 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 link them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Audi Q2 to be towed.

These are the protocols to adhere to if you want to tow your Audi Q2. On the other hand 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 advise you to examine the following section.

Have your Audi Q2 towed by a specialist

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To finish , last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Audi Q2 in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services totally free. Here are the details to examine 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 insured in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the complications you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, examine the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your Audi Q2 in good conditions.

To find more tips on the Audi Q2, take a look at the Audi Q2 category.