Having an automobile is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between an automobile 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 Dodge Caliber that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this guideline we will teach you how to tow a Dodge Caliber, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will examine the rules to stick to when towing a Dodge Caliber, then how to tow a Dodge Caliber 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 Dodge Caliber
It is in fact possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Dodge Caliber you will have to stick to some legislation. We present them to you below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Dodge Caliber may endanger yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not allow you to predict possible problems 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 be certain that the Dodge Caliber and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to keep a good behaviour.
- Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
- If the Dodge Caliber being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first car so that you can warn the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Dodge Caliber by yourself
Now that you have learned the basic rules for safely towing a Dodge Caliber, we will learn you the different solutions to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Dodge Caliber, as ropes, straps or other products are not suitable and will only risk you having an accident. If the towing device is flexible, you risk hitting the towing car. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Dodge Caliber, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
- Verify that you have two towing rings on the automobiles, which will let you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
- Verify that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
- Have efficient signalling on the Dodge Caliber to be towed.
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These are the rules to stick to if you want to tow your Dodge Caliber. On the other hand bear 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 encourage you to go through the following section.
Have your Dodge Caliber towed by a professional
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Finally, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Dodge Caliber in good conditions, it keeps the most reasonable 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 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 accordance with the mileage insured in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Verify that the concerns you are being confronted 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 Dodge Caliber in good conditions.
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