Having a vehicle is helpful, 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. In any case, a Jaguar F Pace that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest mechanic. In this guideline we will teach you how to tow a Jaguar F Pace, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will check out the rules to stick to when towing a Jaguar F Pace, then how to tow a Jaguar F Pace yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Jaguar F Pace
It is in fact possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Jaguar F Pace you will have to stick to some rules. We present them to you below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Jaguar F Pace may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not let you to predict possible problems 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 the Jaguar F Pace and the car towing it are properly aligned, to hold a good behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both cars.
- If the Jaguar F Pace being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first automobile so that you can warn the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Jaguar F Pace by yourself
Now that you have learned the basic specifications for securely towing a Jaguar F Pace, we will teach you the different approaches to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Jaguar F Pace, 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 types of existing tow bars to tow your Jaguar F Pace, 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 let 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 Jaguar F Pace to be towed.
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These are the rules to stick to if you want to tow your Jaguar F Pace. On the other hand remember 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 examine the following section.
Have your Jaguar F Pace towed by a professional
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To finish , last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Jaguar F Pace in good conditions, it keeps the most rational solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem like an expensive choice, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services absolutely free. Here are the points to verify 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 shown in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Verify that the concerns you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
- Finally, verify the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the info you need to tow your Jaguar F Pace in good conditions.
If you want more guides on the Jaguar F Pace, go to our Jaguar F Pace category.
