Having an automobile is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, even the luckiest among us hardly ever 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 repercussions are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a Isuzu D-Max that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the closest garage area. In this article we will explain how to tow a Isuzu D-Max, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will look at the rules to stick to when towing a Isuzu D-Max, then how to tow a Isuzu D-Max 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 Isuzu D-Max

It is in fact possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Isuzu D-Max you will have to stick to some legislation. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Isuzu D-Max may put at risk yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not let 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 ensure that the Isuzu D-Max and the car towing it are properly aligned, to hold a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the Isuzu D-Max being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first automobile so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Isuzu D-Max by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic rules for safely towing a Isuzu D-Max, we will teach you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Isuzu D-Max, 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 automobile. 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 Isuzu D-Max, 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 cars, which will allow you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
  • Have functioning signalling on the Isuzu D-Max to be towed.

These are the restrictions to stick to if you want to tow your Isuzu D-Max. 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 recommend you to go through the following section.

Have your Isuzu D-Max towed by a specialist

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Finally, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Isuzu D-Max in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may look 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 examine 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 included in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Verify that the complications you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, examine the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your Isuzu D-Max in good conditions.

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