Having a car is handy, 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 consequences are going to be quite different. In any case, a Jaguar XE that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the closest garage. In this article we will describe how to tow a Jaguar XE, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will take a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a Jaguar XE, then how to tow a Jaguar XE yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Jaguar XE

It is in truth possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Jaguar XE you will have to adhere to some regulation. We present them to you down below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Jaguar XE may put at risk yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not let you to anticipate possible obstacles 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 make sure that the Jaguar XE and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to keep a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the Jaguar XE being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first automobile so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Jaguar XE by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic specifications for securely towing a Jaguar XE, we will teach you the different techniques to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Jaguar XE, as ropes, straps or other products are not appropriate and will only risk you having an accident. 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 types of existing tow bars to tow your Jaguar XE, 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 cars, which will let you to connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Examine that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Jaguar XE to be towed.

These are the restrictions to adhere to if you want to tow your Jaguar XE. On the other hand keep 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 suggest you to read the following section.

Have your Jaguar XE towed by a specialist

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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Jaguar XE in good conditions, it keeps the most reasonable remedy, 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 totally free. Here are the points to examine 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 insured in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Examine that the concerns you are struggling with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, examine the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your Jaguar XE in good conditions.

If you wish more tutorials on the Jaguar XE, go to our Jaguar XE category.