Having a car is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, 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. In any case, a Fiat Panda that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the closest mechanic. In this article content we will describe how to tow a Fiat Panda, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will examine the rules to stick to when towing a Fiat Panda, then how to tow a Fiat Panda yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Fiat Panda

It is in fact possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Fiat Panda you will have to stick to some protocols. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Fiat Panda may endanger yourself and other motorists 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 make certain that the Fiat Panda and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to keep a good behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the Fiat Panda being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first automobile so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Fiat Panda by yourself

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

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Fiat Panda, 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 automobile. 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 Panda, 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 automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Fiat Panda to be towed.

These are the regulation to stick to if you want to tow your Fiat Panda. On the other hand bear in mind 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 browse the following section.

Have your Fiat Panda towed by a specialist

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Finally, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Fiat Panda in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable remedy, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may be like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services cost-free. Here are the points to verify 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 shown in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Examine that the concerns you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, verify the deductible amount on your account.

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

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