Having a car is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know very well, even the luckiest among us rarely 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 repercussions are going to be quite different. In any case, a Chevrolet Spark that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the closest mechanic. In this content we will explain how to tow a Chevrolet Spark, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will check out the rules to adhere to when towing a Chevrolet Spark, then how to tow a Chevrolet Spark yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Chevrolet Spark
It is in fact possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Chevrolet Spark you will have to adhere to some restrictions. We present them to you just below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Chevrolet Spark may endanger yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not let you to anticipate 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 that the Chevrolet Spark and the car towing it are properly lined up, to maintain a good behaviour.
- Switch on the warnings lights on both cars.
- If the Chevrolet Spark being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Chevrolet Spark by yourself
Now that you have discovered the basic rules for safely towing a Chevrolet Spark, we will learn you the different solutions to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Chevrolet Spark, 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.
- You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Chevrolet Spark, 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 cars, 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 Chevrolet Spark to be towed.
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These are the restrictions to adhere to if you want to tow your Chevrolet Spark. On the other hand keep 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 advise you to go through the following section.
Have your Chevrolet Spark towed by a professional
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To finish , last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Chevrolet Spark in good conditions, it remains the most rational method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might sound 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 check 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 struggling with are well taken care of by your insurer.
- Finally, check the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the info you need to tow your Chevrolet Spark in good conditions.
If you have any additional questions about the Chevrolet Spark, do not hesitate to consult our Chevrolet Spark category.
