Having an automobile is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. Nevertheless, between a vehicle 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 C4 Cactus that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this article we will show you how to tow a Citroen C4 Cactus, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will look at the rules to stick to when towing a Citroen C4 Cactus, then how to tow a Citroen C4 Cactus yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Citroen C4 Cactus
It is in actual fact possible to tow your automobile. Nevertheless, if you want to go into towing a Citroen C4 Cactus you will have to stick to some regulation. We present them to you below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Citroen C4 Cactus may endanger 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 cars, a high speed will not enable 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 make certain that the Citroen C4 Cactus and the car towing it are properly lined up, to keep a good behaviour.
- Switch on the warnings lights on both cars.
- If the Citroen C4 Cactus being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first automobile so that you can warn the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Citroen C4 Cactus by yourself
Now that you have learned the basic protocols for securely towing a Citroen C4 Cactus, we will learn you the different techniques to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Citroen C4 Cactus, as ropes, straps or other products are not appropriate and will only risk you having an incident. If the towing device is flexible, you risk hitting the towing automobile. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Citroen C4 Cactus, 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 cars, which will allow you to connect them together with the tow bar.
- Check that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
- Have efficient signalling on the Citroen C4 Cactus to be towed.
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These are the regulation to stick to if you want to tow your Citroen C4 Cactus. Nevertheless keep 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 suggest you to examine the following section.
Have your Citroen C4 Cactus towed by a professional
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Finally, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Citroen C4 Cactus in good conditions, it remains the most rational solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services absolutely free. 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 in respect with the mileage included in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Check that the concerns you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
- Finally, verify the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the information you need to tow your Citroen C4 Cactus in good conditions.
If perhaps you have any further questions about the Citroen C4 Cactus, do not hesitate to consult our Citroen C4 Cactus category.
