Having an automobile is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, also 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 results are going to be quite different. In any case, a Audi R8 that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest garage. In this article we will teach you how to tow a Audi R8, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will check out the rules to adhere to when towing a Audi R8, then how to tow a Audi R8 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 R8

It is in fact possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Audi R8 you will have to adhere to some protocols. We present them to you down below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Audi R8 may put at risk 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 cars, a high speed will not enable you to predict possible obstacles 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 sure that the Audi R8 and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to keep a good behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the Audi R8 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Audi R8 by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic rules for securely towing a Audi R8, we will teach you the different techniques to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Audi R8, as ropes, straps or other products are not suitable 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 types of existing tow bars to tow your Audi R8, 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 cars, which will let you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have functioning signalling on the Audi R8 to be towed.

These are the rules to adhere to if you want to tow your Audi R8. 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 suggest you to examine the following section.

Have your Audi R8 towed by a professional

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Finally, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Audi R8 in good conditions, it remains the most logical solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might sound like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services free of charge. Here are the points to check 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).
  • Verify that the concerns you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, check the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your Audi R8 in good conditions.

To discover more tips on the Audi R8, take a look at the Audi R8 category.