Having a vehicle is practical, 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 results are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Kia Rio 3 that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest garage area. In this article content we will describe how to tow a Kia Rio 3, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To achieve this, first we will check out the rules to follow when towing a Kia Rio 3, then how to tow a Kia Rio 3 yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to follow if you want to tow an Kia Rio 3

It is surely possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Kia Rio 3 you will have to follow some legislation. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Kia Rio 3 may endanger 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 vehicles, a high speed will not enable 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 Kia Rio 3 and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to keep a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Kia Rio 3 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first car so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Kia Rio 3 by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic rules for securely towing a Kia Rio 3, we will present you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Kia Rio 3, 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.

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  • You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Kia Rio 3, 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 allow 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 Kia Rio 3 to be towed.

These are the protocols to follow if you want to tow your Kia Rio 3. On the other hand 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 advise you to read the following section.

Have your Kia Rio 3 towed by a specialist

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To finish , last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Kia Rio 3 in good conditions, it keeps the most reasonable method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may look 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 examine 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).
  • Examine that the problems you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, examine the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your Kia Rio 3 in good conditions.

In the event that you have any additional questions about the Kia Rio 3, do not hesitate to consult our Kia Rio 3 category.