Having an automobile is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, even 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 Santa Fe that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the closest mechanic. In this guideline we will show you how to tow a Hyundai Santa Fe, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will take a look at the rules to stick to when towing a Hyundai Santa Fe, then how to tow a Hyundai Santa Fe yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.
The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Hyundai Santa Fe
It is indeed possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Hyundai Santa Fe you will have to stick to some measures. We present them to you down below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Hyundai Santa Fe may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not enable you to anticipate 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 ensure that that the Hyundai Santa Fe and the car towing it are properly lined up, to keep up a great behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
- If the Hyundai Santa Fe being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first automobile so that you can notify the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Hyundai Santa Fe by yourself
Now that you have discovered the basic rules for securely towing a Hyundai Santa Fe, we will present you the different techniques to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Hyundai Santa Fe, as ropes, straps or other products are not appropriate and will only risk you having an incident. If the towing device is flexible, you risk hitting the towing automobile. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Hyundai Santa Fe, 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 automobiles, which will allow you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
- Examine that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
- Have working signalling on the Hyundai Santa Fe to be towed.
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These are the protocols to stick to if you want to tow your Hyundai Santa Fe. On the other hand keep in mind that this alternative 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 Santa Fe towed by a specialist
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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Hyundai Santa Fe in good conditions, it remains the most logical solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services totally free. 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 accordance with the mileage insured in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Examine that the complications you are struggling with are well taken care of by your insurer.
- At last, check the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the information you need to tow your Hyundai Santa Fe in good conditions.
If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Hyundai Santa Fe, do not hesitate to consult our Hyundai Santa Fe category.
