Having a car is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know very well, also the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. Nevertheless, between an automobile that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the repercussions are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a Citroen C3 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the nearest mechanic. In this article we will describe how to tow a Citroen C3, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will take a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a Citroen C3, then how to tow a Citroen C3 yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Citroen C3

It is in reality possible to tow your car. Nevertheless, if you want to go into towing a Citroen C3 you will have to adhere to some simple rules. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Citroen C3 may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not let 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 be certain that the Citroen C3 and the car towing it are properly aligned, to maintain a good behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Citroen C3 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Citroen C3 by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic rules for securely towing a Citroen C3, we will present you the different approaches to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Citroen C3, 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 C3, 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 allow you to connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have functioning signalling on the Citroen C3 to be towed.

These are the restrictions to adhere to if you want to tow your Citroen C3. Nevertheless remember 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 Citroen C3 towed by a specialist

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Finally, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Citroen C3 in good conditions, it remains the most rational remedy, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might sound like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services free of charge. 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 matching with the mileage shown in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the complications you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, check the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your Citroen C3 in good conditions.

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