Having a vehicle is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know perfectly, 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 Citroen C-zero that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the nearest mechanic. In this guideline we will show you how to tow a Citroen C-zero, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will take a look at the rules to follow when towing a Citroen C-zero, then how to tow a Citroen C-zero 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 Citroen C-zero

It is in fact possible to tow your vehicle. However, if you want to go into towing a Citroen C-zero you will have to follow some legislation. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Citroen C-zero may put at risk yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both vehicles, 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 make certain that the Citroen C-zero and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to maintain a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Citroen C-zero being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first vehicle so that you can notify the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Citroen C-zero by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic rules for securely towing a Citroen C-zero, we will learn you the different methods to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Citroen C-zero, 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 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 Citroen C-zero, 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 vehicles, which will allow you to connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Examine that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the Citroen C-zero to be towed.

These are the protocols to follow if you want to tow your Citroen C-zero. However bear in mind that this method 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 Citroen C-zero towed by a professional

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Finally, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Citroen C-zero in good conditions, it remains the most logical resolution, 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 at no cost. 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 in respect with the mileage insured in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Examine that the problems you are facing 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 Citroen C-zero in good conditions.

If you have any further questions about the Citroen C-zero, do not hesitate to consult our Citroen C-zero category.