Having an automobile is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. Nevertheless, between an automobile that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the repercussions are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a Mercedes AMG GT that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the closest garage. In this article we will explain how to tow a Mercedes AMG GT, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will take a look at the rules to stick to when towing a Mercedes AMG GT, then how to tow a Mercedes AMG GT yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Mercedes AMG GT

It is in truth possible to tow your automobile. Nevertheless, if you want to go into towing a Mercedes AMG GT you will have to stick to some simple rules. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Mercedes AMG GT may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both cars, 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 be sure that the Mercedes AMG GT and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to keep a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the Mercedes AMG GT 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 Mercedes AMG GT by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic protocols for securely towing a Mercedes AMG GT, we will learn you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Mercedes AMG GT, 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 automobile. It will be better to buy a towing bar.

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  • You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Mercedes AMG GT, 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 automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Mercedes AMG GT to be towed.

These are the restrictions to stick to if you want to tow your Mercedes AMG GT. Nevertheless keep in mind that this alternative 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 go through the following section.

Have your Mercedes AMG GT towed by a professional

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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Mercedes AMG GT in good conditions, it keeps the most logical 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 at no cost. 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 accordance with the mileage shown in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the problems you are facing 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 Mercedes AMG GT in good conditions.

If you need more guides on the Mercedes AMG GT, go to our Mercedes AMG GT category.