Having a vehicle is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. Nevertheless, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the outcomes are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a BMW 7 Series that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the nearest mechanic. In this article content we will show you how to tow a BMW 7 Series, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will take a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a BMW 7 Series, then how to tow a BMW 7 Series yourself, and at last, 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 7 Series

It is in actual fact possible to tow your car. Nevertheless, if you want to go into towing a BMW 7 Series you will have to adhere to some simple rules. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your BMW 7 Series may endanger 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 vehicles, a high speed will not allow you to anticipate 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 sure that the BMW 7 Series and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to hold a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the BMW 7 Series being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a BMW 7 Series by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic rules for securely towing a BMW 7 Series, we will learn you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your BMW 7 Series, 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 types of existing tow bars to tow your BMW 7 Series, 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 vehicles, which will allow you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the BMW 7 Series to be towed.

These are the regulation to adhere to if you want to tow your BMW 7 Series. Nevertheless bear in mind 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 recommend you to go through the following section.

Have your BMW 7 Series towed by a specialist

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To conclude, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your BMW 7 Series in good conditions, it keeps the most logical solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem 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 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).
  • Verify 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 information you need to tow your BMW 7 Series in good conditions.

To find more tips on the BMW 7 Series, take a look at the BMW 7 Series category.