Having a vehicle is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know very well, even the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. However, 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 Chevrolet Suburban that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the nearest garage. In this guideline we will teach you how to tow a Chevrolet Suburban, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will look at the rules to adhere to when towing a Chevrolet Suburban, then how to tow a Chevrolet Suburban yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Chevrolet Suburban

It is in truth possible to tow your vehicle. However, if you want to go into towing a Chevrolet Suburban you will have to adhere to some legislation. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Chevrolet Suburban may endanger yourself and other users 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 let 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 make certain that the Chevrolet Suburban and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to keep a good behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Chevrolet Suburban being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first vehicle so that you can notify the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Chevrolet Suburban by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic protocols for securely towing a Chevrolet Suburban, we will learn you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Chevrolet Suburban, 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 types of existing tow bars to tow your Chevrolet Suburban, 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 vehicles, which will let you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have functioning signalling on the Chevrolet Suburban to be towed.

These are the protocols to adhere to if you want to tow your Chevrolet Suburban. However 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 encourage you to go through the following section.

Have your Chevrolet Suburban towed by a professional

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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Chevrolet Suburban in good conditions, it keeps the most reasonable method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may look like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services totally free. Here are the points to check 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 included in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the concerns 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 information you need to tow your Chevrolet Suburban in good conditions.

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