Having a vehicle is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us rarely 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 outcomes are going to be quite different. In any case, a Fiat Bravo that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the nearest garage. In this article we will show you how to tow a Fiat Bravo, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will look at the rules to stick to when towing a Fiat Bravo, then how to tow a Fiat Bravo 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 Fiat Bravo
It is in truth possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Fiat Bravo you will have to stick to some rules. We present them to you just below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Fiat Bravo may endanger yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not allow you to predict possible obstacles 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 sure that the Fiat Bravo and the car towing it are properly lined up, to hold a great behaviour.
- Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
- If the Fiat Bravo being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first automobile so that you can notify the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Fiat Bravo by yourself
Now that you have learned the basic specifications for safely towing a Fiat Bravo, we will learn you the different ways to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Fiat Bravo, 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 automobile. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Fiat Bravo, 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 vehicles, which will let you to link them together with the tow bar.
- Verify that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
- Have functional signalling on the Fiat Bravo to be towed.
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These are the protocols to stick to if you want to tow your Fiat Bravo. On the other hand bear in mind 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 browse the following section.
Have your Fiat Bravo towed by a professional
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Finally, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Fiat Bravo in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable resolution, 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 check on your insurance contract before calling a tow truck:
- That the distance between your home and the place of breakdown is in respect with the mileage included in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Verify 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 Fiat Bravo in good conditions.
Whenever you have any additional questions about the Fiat Bravo, do not hesitate to consult our Fiat Bravo category.
