Having an automobile is practical, 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 car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the results are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a BMW X3 that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the closest garage area. In this guideline we will explain how to tow a BMW X3, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To achieve this, first we will check out the rules to stick to when towing a BMW X3, then how to tow a BMW X3 yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to stick to if you want to tow an BMW X3

It is in reality possible to tow your vehicle. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a BMW X3 you will have to stick to some regulation. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your BMW X3 may put at risk yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not allow you to anticipate possible obstacles 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 sure that the BMW X3 and the car towing it are properly aligned, to keep up a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the BMW X3 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first vehicle so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a BMW X3 by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic rules for safely towing a BMW X3, we will present you the different techniques to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your BMW X3, 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 kinds existing tow bars to tow your BMW X3, 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 automobiles, which will allow you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Examine that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the BMW X3 to be towed.

These are the regulation to stick to if you want to tow your BMW X3. On the other hand keep 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 recommend you to go through the following section.

Have your BMW X3 towed by a professional

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To finish , last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your BMW X3 in good conditions, it keeps the most reasonable solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services absolutely free. Here are the details to examine 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).
  • Examine that the complications you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, examine the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your BMW X3 in good conditions.

To get more tips on the BMW X3, take a look at the BMW X3 category.