Having an automobile is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. However, between an automobile 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 BMW 2 Series that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this article we will teach you how to tow a BMW 2 Series, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To achieve this, first we will have a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a BMW 2 Series, then how to tow a BMW 2 Series 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 BMW 2 Series

It is in reality possible to tow your vehicle. However, if you want to go into towing a BMW 2 Series you will have to adhere to some protocols. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your BMW 2 Series may endanger yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not let 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 be certain that the BMW 2 Series and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to keep a good behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the BMW 2 Series being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first vehicle so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a BMW 2 Series by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic protocols for safely towing a BMW 2 Series, we will learn you the different approaches to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your BMW 2 Series, 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 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 BMW 2 Series, 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 cars, which will let you to connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have efficient signalling on the BMW 2 Series to be towed.

These are the protocols to adhere to if you want to tow your BMW 2 Series. 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 encourage you to examine the following section.

Have your BMW 2 Series towed by a professional

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To finish , last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your BMW 2 Series in good conditions, it keeps the most rational solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may be like an expensive choice, 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 accordance with the mileage shown in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check 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 info you need to tow your BMW 2 Series in good conditions.

If you have any further questions about the BMW 2 Series, do not hesitate to consult our BMW 2 Series category.