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. On the other hand, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the consequences are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Hyundai Genesis that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the closest garage area. In this content page we will explain how to tow a Hyundai Genesis, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will look at the rules to stick to when towing a Hyundai Genesis, then how to tow a Hyundai Genesis yourself, and at last, 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 Hyundai Genesis

It is in reality possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Hyundai Genesis you will have to stick to some rules. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Hyundai Genesis 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 cars, a high speed will not let you to anticipate possible problems 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 Hyundai Genesis and the car towing it are properly lined up, to keep a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the Hyundai Genesis being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Hyundai Genesis by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic protocols for securely towing a Hyundai Genesis, we will teach you the different approaches to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Hyundai Genesis, 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 car. 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 Hyundai Genesis, 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 link them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have efficient signalling on the Hyundai Genesis to be towed.

These are the protocols to stick to if you want to tow your Hyundai Genesis. On the other hand keep 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 suggest you to read the following section.

Have your Hyundai Genesis towed by a specialist

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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Hyundai Genesis in good conditions, it keeps the most logical solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services free of charge. Here are the points to check 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).
  • Check that the concerns you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, check the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your Hyundai Genesis in good conditions.

If you need more tutorials on the Hyundai Genesis, go to our Hyundai Genesis category.