Having a car is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the outcomes are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Citroen Ds3 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this article content we will explain how to tow a Citroen Ds3, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will take a look at the rules to follow when towing a Citroen Ds3, then how to tow a Citroen Ds3 yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to follow if you want to tow an Citroen Ds3

It is in reality possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Citroen Ds3 you will have to follow some rules. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Citroen Ds3 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 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 ensure that that the Citroen Ds3 and the car towing it are properly aligned, to keep a good behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Citroen Ds3 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first automobile so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Citroen Ds3 by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic specifications for safely towing a Citroen Ds3, we will learn you the different methods to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Citroen Ds3, 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 automobile. 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 Ds3, 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 let you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the Citroen Ds3 to be towed.

These are the regulation to follow if you want to tow your Citroen Ds3. On the other hand keep in mind that this remedy 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 Ds3 towed by a specialist

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Finally, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Citroen Ds3 in good conditions, it remains the most rational solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may look like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services cost-free. 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 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, check the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your Citroen Ds3 in good conditions.

In the event that you have any further questions about the Citroen Ds3, do not hesitate to consult our Citroen Ds3 category.