Having a car is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us hardly ever 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. Whatever the case, a Fiat 500 X that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this content we will describe how to tow a Fiat 500 X, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will take a look at the rules to follow when towing a Fiat 500 X, then how to tow a Fiat 500 X yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to follow if you want to tow an Fiat 500 X
It is in reality possible to tow your vehicle. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Fiat 500 X you will have to follow some rules. We present them to you down below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Fiat 500 X may endanger yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not let you to anticipate possible challenges 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 Fiat 500 X and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to keep up a good behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
- If the Fiat 500 X being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first vehicle so that you can alert the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Fiat 500 X by yourself
Now that you have discovered the basic protocols for safely towing a Fiat 500 X, we will present you the different solutions to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Fiat 500 X, 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 vehicle. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Fiat 500 X, 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 link them together with the tow bar.
- Verify that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
- Have functional signalling on the Fiat 500 X to be towed.
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These are the rules to follow if you want to tow your Fiat 500 X. On the other hand remember 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 read the following section.
Have your Fiat 500 X towed by a professional
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Finally, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Fiat 500 X in good conditions, it keeps the most reasonable remedy, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might sound like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services absolutely 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 in accordance with the mileage included in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Verify that the problems you are struggling with 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 Fiat 500 X in good conditions.
To get more tips on the Fiat 500 X, take a look at the Fiat 500 X category.
