Having a car is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. However, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the consequences are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a Mercedes Benz CLS Class that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the nearest workshop. In this content we will show you how to tow a Mercedes Benz CLS Class, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will have a look at the rules to follow when towing a Mercedes Benz CLS Class, then how to tow a Mercedes Benz CLS Class yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

how-tow-mercedes-benz-cls-class

The rules to follow if you want to tow an Mercedes Benz CLS Class

It is in fact possible to tow your car. However, if you want to go into towing a Mercedes Benz CLS Class you will have to follow 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 Mercedes Benz CLS Class may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not allow you to anticipate possible obstacles 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 make certain that the Mercedes Benz CLS Class and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to keep a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Mercedes Benz CLS 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 CLS Class by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic protocols for securely towing a Mercedes Benz CLS Class, we will learn you the different techniques to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Mercedes Benz CLS Class, as ropes, straps or other products are not suitable 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.

    • .

  • You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Mercedes Benz CLS Class, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
  • Examine that you have two towing rings on the automobiles, which will let you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Examine that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have efficient signalling on the Mercedes Benz CLS Class to be towed.

These are the restrictions to follow if you want to tow your Mercedes Benz CLS Class. However remember 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 examine the following section.

Have your Mercedes Benz CLS Class towed by a specialist

.
To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Mercedes Benz CLS Class in good conditions, it keeps the most logical remedy, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services totally free. Here are the details to examine 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 shown in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Examine that the problems you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, examine the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your Mercedes Benz CLS Class in good conditions.

In the event that you have any further questions about the Mercedes Benz CLS Class, do not hesitate to consult our Mercedes Benz CLS Class category.