Having a car is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know very well, also the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. Nevertheless, 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 Fiat Doblo Cargo that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the nearest garage area. In this guideline we will explain how to tow a Fiat Doblo Cargo, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will examine the rules to follow when towing a Fiat Doblo Cargo, then how to tow a Fiat Doblo Cargo 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 Doblo Cargo
It is indeed possible to tow your vehicle. Nevertheless, if you want to go into towing a Fiat Doblo Cargo you will have to follow some regulation. We present them to you below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Fiat Doblo Cargo may endanger yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not allow you to anticipate 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 Fiat Doblo Cargo and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to hold a great behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both cars.
- If the Fiat Doblo Cargo being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first vehicle so that you can notify the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Fiat Doblo Cargo by yourself
Now that you have found out the basic specifications for safely towing a Fiat Doblo Cargo, we will learn you the different methods to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Fiat Doblo Cargo, as ropes, straps or other products are not appropriate 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.
- You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Fiat Doblo Cargo, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
- Examine that you have two towing rings on the cars, which will allow you to connect them together with the tow bar.
- Examine that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
- Have efficient signalling on the Fiat Doblo Cargo to be towed.
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These are the restrictions to follow if you want to tow your Fiat Doblo Cargo. Nevertheless keep in mind that this method 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 browse the following section.
Have your Fiat Doblo Cargo towed by a professional
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Finally, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Fiat Doblo Cargo in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable remedy, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem like an expensive choice, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services totally 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 insured in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Examine that the complications 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 Fiat Doblo Cargo in good conditions.
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