Having a car is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, also the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the consequences are going to be quite different. In any case, a Citroen C1 that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the nearest mechanic. In this guideline we will explain how to tow a Citroen C1, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will check out the rules to follow when towing a Citroen C1, then how to tow a Citroen C1 yourself, and finally, 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 C1

It is in fact possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Citroen C1 you will have to follow some regulation. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Citroen C1 may put at risk 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 automobiles, a high speed will not allow you to predict possible challenges 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 sure that the Citroen C1 and the car towing it are properly lined up, to maintain a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Citroen C1 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first car so that you can notify the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Citroen C1 by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic specifications for safely towing a Citroen C1, we will present you the different approaches to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Citroen C1, 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.

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  • You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Citroen C1, 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 allow you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have efficient signalling on the Citroen C1 to be towed.

These are the protocols to follow if you want to tow your Citroen C1. On the other hand remember 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 advise you to examine the following section.

Have your Citroen C1 towed by a professional

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To finish , last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Citroen C1 in good conditions, it keeps the most logical remedy, 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 free of charge. Here are the details 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 insured in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the problems you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, verify the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your Citroen C1 in good conditions.

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