Having a vehicle is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know very well, also the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. However, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the outcomes are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Fiat Tipo that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the nearest garage. In this guideline we will teach you how to tow a Fiat Tipo, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will take a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a Fiat Tipo, then how to tow a Fiat Tipo yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Fiat Tipo

It is in reality possible to tow your car. However, if you want to go into towing a Fiat Tipo you will have to adhere to some rules. We present them to you down below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Fiat Tipo may endanger yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not enable 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 make sure that the Fiat Tipo and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to keep a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Fiat Tipo 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 Tipo by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic protocols for safely towing a Fiat Tipo, we will learn you the different approaches to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Fiat Tipo, 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 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 Tipo, 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 automobiles, 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 functional signalling on the Fiat Tipo to be towed.

These are the protocols to adhere to if you want to tow your Fiat Tipo. 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 encourage you to go through the following section.

Have your Fiat Tipo towed by a professional

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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Fiat Tipo in good conditions, it keeps the most rational solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may be like an expensive choice, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services free of charge. Here are the details to examine 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 insured in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Verify that the complications you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, examine the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your Fiat Tipo in good conditions.

In the event that you have any further questions about the Fiat Tipo, do not hesitate to consult our Fiat Tipo category.