Having a car is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, also the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. However, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the consequences are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a GMC Yukon that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the nearest garage area. In this content page we will explain how to tow a GMC Yukon, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will take a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a GMC Yukon, then how to tow a GMC Yukon yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an GMC Yukon

It is obviously possible to tow your vehicle. However, if you want to go into towing a GMC Yukon you will have to adhere to some protocols. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your GMC Yukon may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not allow you to predict 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 ensure that that the GMC Yukon and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to keep up a good behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the GMC Yukon being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first vehicle so that you can notify the drivers behind you.

How to tow a GMC Yukon by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic specifications for safely towing a GMC Yukon, we will present you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your GMC Yukon, 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 GMC Yukon, 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 functional signalling on the GMC Yukon to be towed.

These are the protocols to adhere to if you want to tow your GMC Yukon. However keep in mind that this remedy 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 GMC Yukon towed by a specialist

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To finish , last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your GMC Yukon in good conditions, it keeps the most rational solution, 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 free of charge. Here are the details 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).
  • Check that the problems you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, verify the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your GMC Yukon in good conditions.

If perhaps you have any further questions about the GMC Yukon, do not hesitate to consult our GMC Yukon category.