Having a vehicle is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. Nevertheless, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the consequences are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a Cadillac CTS that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the closest garage. In this article we will explain how to tow a Cadillac CTS, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will take a look at the rules to follow when towing a Cadillac CTS, then how to tow a Cadillac CTS yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to follow if you want to tow an Cadillac CTS

It is in reality possible to tow your automobile. Nevertheless, if you want to go into towing a Cadillac CTS you will have to follow 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 Cadillac CTS may endanger yourself and other drivers 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 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 ensure that the Cadillac CTS and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to hold a good behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Cadillac CTS being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first automobile so that you can notify the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Cadillac CTS by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic protocols for safely towing a Cadillac CTS, we will present you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Cadillac CTS, 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 types of existing tow bars to tow your Cadillac CTS, 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 automobiles, which will allow you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Cadillac CTS to be towed.

These are the rules to follow if you want to tow your Cadillac CTS. Nevertheless 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 suggest you to browse the following section.

Have your Cadillac CTS towed by a professional

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Finally, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Cadillac CTS in good conditions, it keeps the most logical method, 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 cost-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 in accordance with the mileage shown in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Verify that the complications you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, examine the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your Cadillac CTS in good conditions.

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