Having a car is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the repercussions are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a Fiat Bravo 2 that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the nearest garage area. In this article content we will show you how to tow a Fiat Bravo 2, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will examine the rules to follow when towing a Fiat Bravo 2, then how to tow a Fiat Bravo 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 follow if you want to tow an Fiat Bravo 2

It is in reality possible to tow your vehicle. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Fiat Bravo 2 you will have to follow some rules. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Fiat Bravo 2 may put at risk yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not enable you to anticipate 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 Fiat Bravo 2 and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to maintain a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Fiat Bravo 2 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first vehicle so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Fiat Bravo 2 by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic specifications for safely towing a Fiat Bravo 2, we will present you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Fiat Bravo 2, 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 vehicle. 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 Fiat Bravo 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 automobiles, which will let you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have functioning signalling on the Fiat Bravo 2 to be towed.

These are the restrictions to follow if you want to tow your Fiat Bravo 2. On the other hand bear in mind 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 read the following section.

Have your Fiat Bravo 2 towed by a professional

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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Fiat Bravo 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 solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services at no cost. Here are the details to examine 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 shown in your agreement (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, examine the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your Fiat Bravo 2 in good conditions.

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