Having a car is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. Nevertheless, between an automobile that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the repercussions are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Ford C-max that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this guideline we will explain how to tow a Ford C-max, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will take a look at the rules to stick to when towing a Ford C-max, then how to tow a Ford C-max yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.
The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Ford C-max
It is surely possible to tow your vehicle. Nevertheless, if you want to go into towing a Ford C-max you will have to stick to some legislation. We present them to you down below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Ford C-max may endanger yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not let you to predict 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 make sure that the Ford C-max and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to keep a great behaviour.
- Switch on the warnings lights on both cars.
- If the Ford C-max being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first vehicle so that you can alert the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Ford C-max by yourself
Now that you have found out the basic specifications for securely towing a Ford C-max, we will learn you the different approaches to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Ford C-max, 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 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 Ford C-max, 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 let you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
- Examine that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
- Have working signalling on the Ford C-max to be towed.
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These are the rules to stick to if you want to tow your Ford C-max. Nevertheless remember 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 recommend you to examine the following section.
Have your Ford C-max towed by a specialist
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Finally, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Ford C-max in good conditions, it remains the most rational solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may look like an expensive choice, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services absolutely 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 included in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Examine that the problems you are struggling with 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 Ford C-max in good conditions.
If perhaps you have any further questions about the Ford C-max, do not hesitate to consult our Ford C-max category.
