Having a vehicle is handy, 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 a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the results are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a Maserati Ghibli that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the nearest workshop. In this guideline we will teach you how to tow a Maserati Ghibli, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To achieve this, first we will check out the rules to adhere to when towing a Maserati Ghibli, then how to tow a Maserati Ghibli yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.
The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Maserati Ghibli
It is in actual fact possible to tow your vehicle. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Maserati Ghibli you will have to adhere to some legislation. We present them to you below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Maserati Ghibli may endanger yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not enable you to anticipate possible challenges and the towed car may enter the first one
- 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 Maserati Ghibli and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to keep a good behaviour.
- Switch on the warnings lights on both cars.
- If the Maserati Ghibli being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first vehicle so that you can alert the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Maserati Ghibli by yourself
Now that you have discovered the basic rules for safely towing a Maserati Ghibli, we will learn you the different techniques to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Maserati Ghibli, 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 vehicle. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Maserati Ghibli, 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 link them together with the tow bar.
- Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
- Have functioning signalling on the Maserati Ghibli to be towed.
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These are the regulation to adhere to if you want to tow your Maserati Ghibli. On the other hand remember 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 encourage you to go through the following section.
Have your Maserati Ghibli towed by a specialist
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To finish , last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Maserati Ghibli in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might sound like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services absolutely free. 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 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.
- Finally, verify the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the info you need to tow your Maserati Ghibli in good conditions.
To find more tips on the Maserati Ghibli, take a look at the Maserati Ghibli category.
