Having a vehicle is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us hardly ever 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 results are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Mercedes Benz C Class that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest garage area. In this content page we will teach you how to tow a Mercedes Benz C Class, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will examine the rules to adhere to when towing a Mercedes Benz C Class, then how to tow a Mercedes Benz C Class yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Mercedes Benz C Class

It is indeed possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Mercedes Benz C Class you will have to adhere to some protocols. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Mercedes Benz C Class may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not let you to predict possible challenges 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 certain that the Mercedes Benz C Class and the car towing it are properly lined up, to hold a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Mercedes Benz C Class 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 Mercedes Benz C Class by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic rules for safely towing a Mercedes Benz C Class, we will teach you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Mercedes Benz C Class, 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 kinds existing tow bars to tow your Mercedes Benz C Class, 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 vehicles, which will let you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the Mercedes Benz C Class to be towed.

These are the protocols to adhere to if you want to tow your Mercedes Benz C Class. 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 recommend you to read the following section.

Have your Mercedes Benz C Class towed by a professional

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Finally, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Mercedes Benz C Class in good conditions, it keeps the most logical resolution, 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 cost-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 accordance with the mileage included in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the problems 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 information you need to tow your Mercedes Benz C Class in good conditions.

If you have any further questions about the Mercedes Benz C Class, do not hesitate to consult our Mercedes Benz C Class category.