Having an automobile is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know very well, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. However, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the repercussions are going to be quite different. In any case, a Fiat Punto that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this content page we will show you how to tow a Fiat Punto, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will check out the rules to stick to when towing a Fiat Punto, then how to tow a Fiat Punto yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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

It is in actual fact possible to tow your car. However, if you want to go into towing a Fiat Punto you will have to stick to some restrictions. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Fiat Punto may endanger yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not allow 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 Punto and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to keep up a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the Fiat Punto being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first car so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Fiat Punto by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic rules for safely towing a Fiat Punto, we will learn you the different approaches to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Fiat Punto, 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 car. 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 Punto, 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 cars, which will let you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the Fiat Punto to be towed.

These are the protocols to stick to if you want to tow your Fiat Punto. However 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 advise you to examine the following section.

Have your Fiat Punto towed by a professional

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To finish , last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Fiat Punto in good conditions, it remains the most logical solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may look 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 matching with the mileage shown in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Verify that the concerns you are being confronted with 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 Punto in good conditions.

If you have any additional questions about the Fiat Punto, do not hesitate to consult our Fiat Punto category.