Having a car is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between a car 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 Serie 6 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the nearest workshop. In this content we will show you how to tow a Bmw Serie 6, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will take a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a Bmw Serie 6, then how to tow a Bmw Serie 6 yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.
The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Bmw Serie 6
It is in fact possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Bmw Serie 6 you will have to adhere to some protocols. We present them to you down below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Bmw Serie 6 may endanger yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not enable you to predict possible challenges and the towed car may enter the first one
- 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 ensure that the Bmw Serie 6 and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to keep a great behaviour.
- Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
- If the Bmw Serie 6 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first car so that you can notify the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Bmw Serie 6 by yourself
Now that you have discovered the basic rules for safely towing a Bmw Serie 6, we will present you the different solutions to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Bmw Serie 6, as ropes, straps or other products are not appropriate and will only risk you having an incident. If the towing device is flexible, you risk hitting the towing car. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Bmw Serie 6, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
- Examine that you have two towing rings on the vehicles, which will allow you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
- Examine that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
- Have efficient signalling on the Bmw Serie 6 to be towed.
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These are the protocols to adhere to if you want to tow your Bmw Serie 6. On the other hand bear in mind that this remedy 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 Serie 6 towed by a specialist
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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Bmw Serie 6 in good conditions, it keeps the most reasonable resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may 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 details 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 included in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Examine that the problems you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
- At last, verify the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the information you need to tow your Bmw Serie 6 in good conditions.
If perhaps you have any further questions about the Bmw Serie 6, do not hesitate to consult our Bmw Serie 6 category.
