Having a vehicle is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, 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. No matter the reason, a BMW 3 Series 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 describe how to tow a BMW 3 Series, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will have a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a BMW 3 Series, then how to tow a BMW 3 Series yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an BMW 3 Series

It is in reality possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a BMW 3 Series you will have to adhere to some measures. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your BMW 3 Series may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not let you to predict possible problems 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 BMW 3 Series and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to keep up a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the BMW 3 Series being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first automobile so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a BMW 3 Series by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic rules for securely towing a BMW 3 Series, we will teach you the different methods to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your BMW 3 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 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 BMW 3 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 automobiles, which will let you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the BMW 3 Series to be towed.

These are the restrictions to adhere to if you want to tow your BMW 3 Series. 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 encourage you to go through the following section.

Have your BMW 3 Series towed by a specialist

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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your BMW 3 Series in good conditions, it remains the most logical method, 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 totally 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 in accordance with the mileage shown in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the complications you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, check the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your BMW 3 Series in good conditions.

If you want more guides on the BMW 3 Series, go to our BMW 3 Series category.