Having a car is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know perfectly, even 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. In any case, a Citroen C15 that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest workshop. In this content page we will describe how to tow a Citroen C15, 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 C15, then how to tow a Citroen C15 yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to follow if you want to tow an Citroen C15
It is obviously possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Citroen C15 you will have to follow some rules. We present them to you just below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Citroen C15 may put at risk yourself and other users 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 obstacles 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 Citroen C15 and the car towing it are properly aligned, to hold a good behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
- If the Citroen C15 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first car so that you can warn the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Citroen C15 by yourself
Now that you have learned the basic rules for safely towing a Citroen C15, we will learn you the different ways to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Citroen C15, as ropes, straps or other products are not suitable and will only risk you having an incident. 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 Citroen C15, 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 let you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
- Examine that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
- Have working signalling on the Citroen C15 to be towed.
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These are the protocols to follow if you want to tow your Citroen C15. On the other hand 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 encourage you to read the following section.
Have your Citroen C15 towed by a professional
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To finish , last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Citroen C15 in good conditions, it keeps the most rational resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might sound like an expensive choice, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services at no cost. 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 respect with the mileage shown in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Examine that the problems you are being confronted 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 Citroen C15 in good conditions.
To get more tips on the Citroen C15, take a look at the Citroen C15 category.
