Having a vehicle is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. However, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the consequences are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a Audi Rs4 that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the nearest garage. In this content page we will teach you how to tow a Audi Rs4, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will have a look at the rules to follow when towing a Audi Rs4, then how to tow a Audi Rs4 yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to follow if you want to tow an Audi Rs4

It is in reality possible to tow your vehicle. However, if you want to go into towing a Audi Rs4 you will have to follow some restrictions. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Audi Rs4 may put at risk yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not allow 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 ensure that the Audi Rs4 and the car towing it are properly aligned, to maintain a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Audi Rs4 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first vehicle so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Audi Rs4 by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic rules for securely towing a Audi Rs4, we will teach you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Audi Rs4, 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 vehicle. 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 Rs4, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
  • Examine that you have two towing rings on the vehicles, which will allow you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Examine that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Audi Rs4 to be towed.

These are the regulation to follow if you want to tow your Audi Rs4. 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 Audi Rs4 towed by a specialist

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To conclude, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Audi Rs4 in good conditions, it keeps the most reasonable resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may be like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services free of charge. Here are the points to examine 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 shown in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Examine that the concerns 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 information you need to tow your Audi Rs4 in good conditions.

If you need more tutorials on the Audi Rs4, go to our Audi Rs4 category.