Having an automobile is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. Nevertheless, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the results are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a Kia Sportage that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the nearest mechanic. In this guideline we will show you how to tow a Kia Sportage, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will take a look at the rules to follow when towing a Kia Sportage, then how to tow a Kia Sportage yourself, and at last, 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 Sportage

It is in truth possible to tow your vehicle. Nevertheless, if you want to go into towing a Kia Sportage you will have to follow some protocols. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Kia Sportage 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 allow you to predict 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 be sure that the Kia Sportage and the car towing it are properly lined up, to hold a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the Kia Sportage being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first vehicle so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Kia Sportage by yourself

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

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Kia Sportage, as ropes, straps or other products are not appropriate and will only risk you having an accident. 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 types of existing tow bars to tow your Kia Sportage, 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 cars, which will let you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have functioning signalling on the Kia Sportage to be towed.

These are the restrictions to follow if you want to tow your Kia Sportage. Nevertheless keep in mind that this method 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 Sportage towed by a specialist

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To conclude, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Kia Sportage in good conditions, it keeps the most logical remedy, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may look like an expensive option, 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 matching with the mileage shown in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Verify that the concerns you are being confronted 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 Sportage in good conditions.

To get more tips on the Kia Sportage, take a look at the Kia Sportage category.