Having a vehicle is helpful, 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 an automobile that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the consequences are going to be quite different. In any case, a Audi S4 that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the nearest garage area. In this guideline we will teach you how to tow a Audi S4, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will check out the rules to stick to when towing a Audi S4, then how to tow a Audi S4 yourself, and finally, 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 S4

It is in truth possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Audi S4 you will have to stick to some measures. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Audi S4 may endanger yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not let 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 S4 and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to keep a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Audi S4 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first automobile so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Audi S4 by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic rules for securely towing a Audi S4, we will present you the different solutions to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Audi S4, as ropes, straps or other products are not suitable and will only risk you having an accident. 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 S4, 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 connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
  • Have functioning signalling on the Audi S4 to be towed.

These are the regulation to stick to if you want to tow your Audi S4. On the other hand remember 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 encourage you to browse the following section.

Have your Audi S4 towed by a specialist

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Finally, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Audi S4 in good conditions, it remains the most logical solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem like an expensive choice, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services cost-free. 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 contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Verify that the complications you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, check the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your Audi S4 in good conditions.

If you need more tutorials on the Audi S4, go to our Audi S4 category.