Having a car is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know very well, also the luckiest among us rarely 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 Kia E Niro that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the closest mechanic. In this content page we will show you how to tow a Kia E Niro, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will examine the rules to stick to when towing a Kia E Niro, then how to tow a Kia E Niro yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Kia E Niro

It is in reality possible to tow your vehicle. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Kia E Niro you will have to stick to some rules. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Kia E Niro may endanger yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both cars, 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 Kia E Niro and the car towing it are properly lined up, to keep a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the Kia E Niro being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first vehicle so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Kia E Niro by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic protocols for securely towing a Kia E Niro, we will learn you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Kia E Niro, 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 E Niro, 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 cars, 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 efficient signalling on the Kia E Niro to be towed.

These are the protocols to stick to if you want to tow your Kia E Niro. 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 recommend you to browse the following section.

Have your Kia E Niro towed by a professional

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To conclude, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Kia E Niro in good conditions, it keeps the most rational resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services cost-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 agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the concerns you are struggling with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, check the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your Kia E Niro in good conditions.

If you need more tutorials on the Kia E Niro, go to our Kia E Niro category.