Having a car is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, even the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. However, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the outcomes are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a hyundai i10 that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest workshop. In this article we will teach you how to tow a hyundai i10, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To achieve this, first we will have a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a hyundai i10, then how to tow a hyundai i10 yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an hyundai i10

It is indeed possible to tow your car. However, if you want to go into towing a hyundai i10 you will have to adhere to some restrictions. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your hyundai i10 may put at risk yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not enable 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 make certain that the hyundai i10 and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to hold a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the hyundai i10 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first car so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a hyundai i10 by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic protocols for safely towing a hyundai i10, we will present you the different solutions to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your hyundai i10, 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.

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  • You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your hyundai i10, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
  • Verify that you have two towing rings on the automobiles, which will allow you to connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the hyundai i10 to be towed.

These are the protocols to adhere to if you want to tow your hyundai i10. However bear 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 read the following section.

Have your hyundai i10 towed by a professional

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Finally, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your hyundai i10 in good conditions, it keeps the most rational solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might sound like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services cost-free. 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).
  • Verify that the problems you are struggling with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, examine the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your hyundai i10 in good conditions.

If you wish more guides on the hyundai i10, go to our hyundai i10 category.