Having a vehicle is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, also 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 Kia Sorento that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the closest mechanic. In this article we will describe how to tow a Kia Sorento, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To achieve this, first we will look at the rules to stick to when towing a Kia Sorento, then how to tow a Kia Sorento yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Kia Sorento

It is indeed possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Kia Sorento you will have to stick to some measures. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Kia Sorento may put at risk 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 vehicles, a high speed will not let you to anticipate possible problems 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 Sorento and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to keep up a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Kia Sorento being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first automobile so that you can notify the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Kia Sorento by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic protocols for securely towing a Kia Sorento, we will teach you the different approaches to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Kia Sorento, 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 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 Kia Sorento, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
  • Verify that you have two towing rings on the vehicles, which will allow you to connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the Kia Sorento to be towed.

These are the restrictions to stick to if you want to tow your Kia Sorento. On the other hand keep 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 Sorento towed by a specialist

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Finally, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Kia Sorento in good conditions, it keeps the most logical remedy, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may be like an expensive choice, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services free of charge. Here are the points 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 shown in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Verify that the concerns 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 Sorento in good conditions.

If you have any additional questions about the Kia Sorento, do not hesitate to consult our Kia Sorento category.