Having an automobile is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know very well, even 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 outcomes are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Audi S5 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the closest garage. In this article we will describe how to tow a Audi S5, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To achieve this, first we will take a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a Audi S5, then how to tow a Audi S5 yourself, and at last, 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 S5

It is in fact possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Audi S5 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 S5 may put at risk yourself and other drivers 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 enable 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 make certain that the Audi S5 and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to keep up a good behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Audi S5 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first car so that you can notify the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Audi S5 by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic rules for securely towing a Audi S5, we will learn you the different approaches to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Audi S5, 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 S5, 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 automobiles, 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 working signalling on the Audi S5 to be towed.

These are the protocols to adhere to if you want to tow your Audi S5. On the other hand remember that this solution 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 S5 towed by a professional

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To finish , last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Audi S5 in good conditions, it keeps the most logical method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may look like an expensive option, 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 matching with the mileage insured in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the complications you are struggling with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, verify the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your Audi S5 in good conditions.

If you want more guides on the Audi S5, go to our Audi S5 category.