Having a car is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, also 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 results are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Chevrolet Impala that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the closest mechanic. In this content page we will show you how to tow a Chevrolet Impala, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will look at the rules to stick to when towing a Chevrolet Impala, then how to tow a Chevrolet Impala yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.
The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Chevrolet Impala
It is indeed possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Chevrolet Impala you will have to stick to some regulation. We present them to you just below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Chevrolet Impala 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 automobiles, a high speed will not let you to predict possible problems 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 be certain that the Chevrolet Impala and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to hold a good behaviour.
- Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
- If the Chevrolet Impala being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first automobile so that you can alert the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Chevrolet Impala by yourself
Now that you have discovered the basic protocols for securely towing a Chevrolet Impala, we will present you the different methods to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Chevrolet Impala, 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 automobile. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Chevrolet Impala, 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 connect them together with the tow bar.
- Check that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
- Have efficient signalling on the Chevrolet Impala to be towed.
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These are the regulation to stick to if you want to tow your Chevrolet Impala. On the other hand remember 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 encourage you to browse the following section.
Have your Chevrolet Impala towed by a specialist
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To conclude, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Chevrolet Impala in good conditions, it keeps the most logical method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem like an expensive solution, 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 shown in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Check that the complications you are facing 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 Chevrolet Impala in good conditions.
If you need more guides on the Chevrolet Impala, go to our Chevrolet Impala category.
