Having an automobile is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. However, between an automobile that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the consequences are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Lexus GX that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the closest garage. In this guideline we will show you how to tow a Lexus GX, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will have a look at the rules to follow when towing a Lexus GX, then how to tow a Lexus GX yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to follow if you want to tow an Lexus GX

It is in actual fact possible to tow your car. However, if you want to go into towing a Lexus GX you will have to follow some legislation. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Lexus GX may put at risk yourself and other users 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 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 make certain that the Lexus GX and the car towing it are properly aligned, to keep a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the Lexus GX being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Lexus GX by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic rules for securely towing a Lexus GX, we will present you the different techniques to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Lexus GX, as ropes, straps or other products are not suitable and will only risk you having an incident. 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 GX, 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 let you to connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Lexus GX to be towed.

These are the rules to follow if you want to tow your Lexus GX. However 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 advise you to browse the following section.

Have your Lexus GX towed by a professional

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To finish , last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Lexus GX in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services free of charge. Here are the points to verify 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 complications you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, verify the deductible amount on your account.

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

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