Having a car is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. However, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the consequences are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a Dacia Logan that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this guideline we will describe how to tow a Dacia Logan, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To achieve this, first we will check out the rules to stick to when towing a Dacia Logan, then how to tow a Dacia Logan yourself, and finally, 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 Logan

It is indeed possible to tow your automobile. However, if you want to go into towing a Dacia Logan you will have to stick to some legislation. We present them to you down below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Dacia Logan may endanger yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not let you to anticipate possible obstacles 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 Dacia Logan and the car towing it are properly aligned, to maintain a good behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Dacia Logan 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.

How to tow a Dacia Logan by yourself

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

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Dacia Logan, as ropes, straps or other products are not suitable 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.
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  • You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Dacia Logan, 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 connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
  • Have functioning signalling on the Dacia Logan to be towed.

These are the rules to stick to if you want to tow your Dacia Logan. However keep in mind that this alternative should only be used for short distances to avoid a more expensive towing, if you have a long distance to cover we recommend you to go through the following section.

Have your Dacia Logan towed by a professional

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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Dacia Logan in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable remedy, 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 at no cost. 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 insured in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the concerns 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 Dacia Logan in good conditions.

If perhaps you have any further questions about the Dacia Logan, do not hesitate to consult our Dacia Logan category.