Having a car is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, 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. Nevertheless, a Mercedes Vito that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest garage. In this guideline we will teach you how to tow a Mercedes Vito, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will examine the rules to follow when towing a Mercedes Vito, then how to tow a Mercedes Vito yourself, and finally, 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 Mercedes Vito

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

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Mercedes Vito may put at risk yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not allow you to anticipate 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 make sure that the Mercedes Vito and the car towing it are properly lined up, to hold a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Mercedes Vito being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Mercedes Vito by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic protocols for safely towing a Mercedes Vito, we will present you the different techniques to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Mercedes Vito, 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 kinds existing tow bars to tow your Mercedes Vito, 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 allow you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Examine that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Mercedes Vito to be towed.

These are the protocols to follow if you want to tow your Mercedes Vito. On the other hand remember that this remedy 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 read the following section.

Have your Mercedes Vito towed by a professional

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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Mercedes Vito in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might sound 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 respect with the mileage insured in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Examine that the problems 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 Mercedes Vito in good conditions.

If perhaps you have any further questions about the Mercedes Vito, do not hesitate to consult our Mercedes Vito category.