Having a vehicle is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. However, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the consequences are going to be quite different. In any case, a Fiat Panda 2 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this content we will teach you how to tow a Fiat Panda 2, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To achieve this, first we will look at the rules to follow when towing a Fiat Panda 2, then how to tow a Fiat Panda 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 Panda 2

It is in fact possible to tow your car. However, if you want to go into towing a Fiat Panda 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 Panda 2 may endanger yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not let you to predict possible obstacles 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 ensure that the Fiat Panda 2 and the car towing it are properly lined up, to maintain a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the Fiat Panda 2 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first car so that you can notify the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Fiat Panda 2 by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic rules for safely towing a Fiat Panda 2, we will learn you the different methods to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Fiat Panda 2, as ropes, straps or other products are not appropriate and will only risk you having an incident. If the towing device is flexible, you risk hitting the towing car. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
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  • You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Fiat Panda 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 cars, which will allow you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the Fiat Panda 2 to be towed.

These are the rules to follow if you want to tow your Fiat Panda 2. However 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 recommend you to read the following section.

Have your Fiat Panda 2 towed by a professional

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To conclude, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Fiat Panda 2 in good conditions, it remains the most rational remedy, 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 free of charge. 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 shown in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the complications you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, check the deductible amount on your account.

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

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