Having an automobile is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know very well, also the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between an automobile that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the repercussions are going to be quite different. In any case, a Jaguar XF that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the closest garage. In this content page we will describe how to tow a Jaguar XF, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will examine the rules to adhere to when towing a Jaguar XF, then how to tow a Jaguar XF yourself, and at last, 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 XF

It is in actual fact possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Jaguar XF you will have to adhere to 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 XF 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 vehicles, a high speed will not enable 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 be sure that the Jaguar XF and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to maintain a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Jaguar XF being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first car so that you can notify the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Jaguar XF by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic rules for securely towing a Jaguar XF, we will teach you the different approaches to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Jaguar XF, 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.
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  • You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Jaguar XF, 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 vehicles, which will let you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
  • Examine that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Jaguar XF to be towed.

These are the restrictions to adhere to if you want to tow your Jaguar XF. On the other hand bear 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 encourage you to examine the following section.

Have your Jaguar XF towed by a specialist

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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Jaguar XF in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services at no cost. 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 in respect with the mileage insured in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Examine that the complications you are struggling with 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 Jaguar XF in good conditions.

If you want more guides on the Jaguar XF, go to our Jaguar XF category.