Having a vehicle is useful, 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 vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the outcomes are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a Dacia Duster 2 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the closest garage. In this guideline we will explain how to tow a Dacia Duster 2, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will look at the rules to stick to when towing a Dacia Duster 2, then how to tow a Dacia Duster 2 yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Dacia Duster 2

It is in actual fact possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Dacia Duster 2 you will have to stick to some measures. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Dacia Duster 2 may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both vehicles, 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 be sure that the Dacia Duster 2 and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to keep up a good behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Dacia Duster 2 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first automobile so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Dacia Duster 2 by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic protocols for safely towing a Dacia Duster 2, we will learn you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Dacia Duster 2, 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 kinds existing tow bars to tow your Dacia Duster 2, 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 ttach them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the Dacia Duster 2 to be towed.

These are the regulation to stick to if you want to tow your Dacia Duster 2. On the other hand remember 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 Dacia Duster 2 towed by a professional

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Finally, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Dacia Duster 2 in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem like an expensive choice, 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 matching with the mileage insured in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the problems you are struggling with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, verify the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your Dacia Duster 2 in good conditions.

In the event that you have any additional questions about the Dacia Duster 2, do not hesitate to consult our Dacia Duster 2 category.