Having an automobile is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, even the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the results are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a Hyundai Sonata that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the nearest garage. In this content we will explain how to tow a Hyundai Sonata, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To achieve this, first we will check out the rules to follow when towing a Hyundai Sonata, then how to tow a Hyundai Sonata yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

how-tow-hyundai-sonata

The rules to follow if you want to tow an Hyundai Sonata

It is in fact possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Hyundai Sonata you will have to follow some legislation. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Hyundai Sonata may endanger yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not let 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 make sure that the Hyundai Sonata and the car towing it are properly lined up, to hold a good behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Hyundai Sonata 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 Sonata by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic specifications for safely towing a Hyundai Sonata, we will teach you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Hyundai Sonata, 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 car. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
  • .

  • You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Hyundai Sonata, 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 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 Hyundai Sonata to be towed.

These are the regulation to follow if you want to tow your Hyundai Sonata. On the other hand bear in mind that this method 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 Hyundai Sonata towed by a professional

.
Finally, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Hyundai Sonata in good conditions, it keeps the most rational resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services absolutely free. Here are the details to check on your insurance contract before calling a tow truck:

  • That the distance between your home and the place of breakdown is matching with the mileage insured in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Examine that the complications you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, check the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your Hyundai Sonata in good conditions.

To discover more tips on the Hyundai Sonata, take a look at the Hyundai Sonata category.