Having a vehicle is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between a vehicle 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 difficult to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the closest garage area. In this article we will show you how to tow a Ford C Max, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To achieve this, first we will check out the rules to stick to when towing a Ford C Max, then how to tow a Ford C Max yourself, and finally, 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 Ford C Max

It is in fact possible to tow your vehicle. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Ford C Max 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 Ford C Max may put at risk 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 allow you to anticipate 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 Ford C Max and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to keep up a great behaviour.
  • Turn 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 plugged into the first vehicle so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Ford C Max by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic specifications for safely towing a Ford C Max, we will learn you the different solutions to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Ford C Max, as ropes, straps or other products are not appropriate 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.

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  • 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).
  • Check that you have two towing rings on the cars, which will let you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have efficient signalling on the Ford C Max to be towed.

These are the restrictions to stick to if you want to tow your Ford C Max. On the other hand remember that this method 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 go through the following section.

Have your Ford C Max towed by a specialist

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To finish , last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Ford C Max in good conditions, it remains the most rational remedy, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might sound like an expensive choice, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services at no cost. Here are the points to examine 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 contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the complications you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, examine the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your Ford C Max in good conditions.

To find more tips on the Ford C Max, take a look at the Ford C Max category.