Having an automobile is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know very well, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. Nevertheless, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the results are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a Jaguar F-Type that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this article we will show you how to tow a Jaguar F-Type, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To achieve this, first we will check out the rules to follow when towing a Jaguar F-Type, then how to tow a Jaguar F-Type yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.
The rules to follow if you want to tow an Jaguar F-Type
It is in fact possible to tow your car. Nevertheless, if you want to go into towing a Jaguar F-Type you will have to follow some simple 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-Type may endanger 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 automobiles, a high speed will not allow you to predict possible challenges 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 Jaguar F-Type and the car towing it are properly aligned, to maintain a great behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
- If the Jaguar F-Type 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.
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How to tow a Jaguar F-Type by yourself
Now that you have discovered the basic specifications for securely towing a Jaguar F-Type, we will learn you the different ways to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Jaguar F-Type, as ropes, straps or other products are not suitable and will only risk you having an accident. 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 Jaguar F-Type, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
- Check that you have two towing rings on the automobiles, which will allow you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
- Check that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
- Have working signalling on the Jaguar F-Type to be towed.
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These are the protocols to follow if you want to tow your Jaguar F-Type. Nevertheless keep in mind that this solution should only be used for short distances to avoid a more expensive towing, if you have a long distance to cover we advise you to browse the following section.
Have your Jaguar F-Type towed by a specialist
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To finish , last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Jaguar F-Type in good conditions, it remains the most logical resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may be like an expensive choice, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services at no cost. Here are the details to verify 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 shown in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Check that the problems you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
- At last, verify the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the info you need to tow your Jaguar F-Type in good conditions.
To get more tips on the Jaguar F-Type, take a look at the Jaguar F-Type category.
