Having an automobile is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. On the other hand, 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 Honda Accord that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this guideline we will show you how to tow a Honda Accord, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To achieve this, first we will have a look at the rules to stick to when towing a Honda Accord, then how to tow a Honda Accord yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Honda Accord
It is indeed possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Honda Accord you will have to stick to some rules. We present them to you down below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Honda Accord may endanger yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not let you to predict possible obstacles 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 Honda Accord and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to keep up a good behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
- If the Honda Accord being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Honda Accord by yourself
Now that you have learned the basic specifications for securely towing a Honda Accord, we will learn you the different techniques to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Honda Accord, 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.
- You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Honda Accord, 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 vehicles, which will allow you to link them together with the tow bar.
- Examine that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
- Have efficient signalling on the Honda Accord to be towed.
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These are the restrictions to stick to if you want to tow your Honda Accord. On the other hand 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 suggest you to read the following section.
Have your Honda Accord towed by a professional
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Finally, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Honda Accord in good conditions, it remains the most logical solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem 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 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 respect with the mileage insured in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Examine that the complications you are being confronted with 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 Honda Accord in good conditions.
To find more tips on the Honda Accord, take a look at the Honda Accord category.
