Having a vehicle is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, 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 repercussions are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a Dacia Duster that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the closest garage area. In this content we will show you how to tow a Dacia Duster, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To achieve this, first we will have a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a Dacia Duster, then how to tow a Dacia Duster yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Dacia Duster

It is surely possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Dacia Duster you will have to adhere to some rules. We present them to you down below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Dacia Duster may put at risk yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both automobiles, 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 certain that the Dacia Duster and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to keep up a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Dacia Duster 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 Dacia Duster by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic protocols for securely towing a Dacia Duster, we will present you the different methods to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Dacia Duster, 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 Dacia Duster, 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 automobiles, which will allow you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Examine that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the Dacia Duster to be towed.

These are the rules to adhere to if you want to tow your Dacia Duster. On the other hand 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 suggest you to read the following section.

Have your Dacia Duster towed by a professional

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To conclude, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Dacia Duster in good conditions, it remains the most rational method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem like an expensive choice, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services totally free. Here are the details to check on your insurance contract before calling a tow truck:

  • That the distance between your home and the place of breakdown is in accordance with the mileage included in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Examine that the concerns you are facing 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 Dacia Duster in good conditions.

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