Having an automobile is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. However, between a vehicle 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 Kia Carens that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the nearest workshop. In this content page we will show you how to tow a Kia Carens, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will have a look at the rules to follow when towing a Kia Carens, then how to tow a Kia Carens yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to follow if you want to tow an Kia Carens

It is in fact possible to tow your vehicle. However, if you want to go into towing a Kia Carens you will have to follow some simple rules. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Kia Carens may endanger yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not allow you to anticipate 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 Kia Carens and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to keep a good behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Kia Carens being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first vehicle so that you can notify the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Kia Carens by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic specifications for safely towing a Kia Carens, we will learn you the different techniques to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Kia Carens, 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 vehicle. 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 Kia Carens, 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 link them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Kia Carens to be towed.

These are the rules to follow if you want to tow your Kia Carens. However bear 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 recommend you to go through the following section.

Have your Kia Carens towed by a professional

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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Kia Carens in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services totally free. 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 accordance with the mileage included in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the problems you are facing 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 Kia Carens in good conditions.

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