Having a car is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, 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 consequences are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a Lexus GS that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest garage area. In this article content we will teach you how to tow a Lexus GS, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To achieve this, first we will examine the rules to adhere to when towing a Lexus GS, then how to tow a Lexus GS yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Lexus GS

It is indeed possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Lexus GS you will have to adhere to some regulation. We present them to you down below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Lexus GS may endanger yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not enable 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 ensure that that the Lexus GS and the car towing it are properly lined up, to keep a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Lexus GS being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first car so that you can notify the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Lexus GS by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic protocols for safely towing a Lexus GS, we will teach you the different approaches to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Lexus GS, 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 car. 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 Lexus GS, 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 let you to connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have efficient signalling on the Lexus GS to be towed.

These are the regulation to adhere to if you want to tow your Lexus GS. On the other hand bear 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 encourage you to go through the following section.

Have your Lexus GS towed by a specialist

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Finally, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Lexus GS in good conditions, it keeps the most reasonable method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem 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 details to verify 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 included in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Verify that the complications you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, verify the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your Lexus GS in good conditions.

If perhaps you have any further questions about the Lexus GS, do not hesitate to consult our Lexus GS category.