Having an automobile is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know perfectly, even 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 Mini Mini 3 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the nearest garage area. In this article we will explain how to tow a Mini Mini 3, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will look at the rules to stick to when towing a Mini Mini 3, then how to tow a Mini Mini 3 yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Mini Mini 3
It is in reality possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Mini Mini 3 you will have to stick to some rules. We present them to you down below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Mini Mini 3 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 automobiles, a high speed will not let you to anticipate possible problems 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 sure that the Mini Mini 3 and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to keep up a great behaviour.
- Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
- If the Mini Mini 3 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first automobile so that you can alert the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Mini Mini 3 by yourself
Now that you have found out the basic specifications for safely towing a Mini Mini 3, we will present you the different techniques to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Mini Mini 3, 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 automobile. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Mini Mini 3, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
- Verify that you have two towing rings on the automobiles, which will let you to connect them together with the tow bar.
- Verify that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
- Have functioning signalling on the Mini Mini 3 to be towed.
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These are the protocols to stick to if you want to tow your Mini Mini 3. On the other hand keep in mind 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 suggest you to go through the following section.
Have your Mini Mini 3 towed by a professional
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To conclude, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Mini Mini 3 in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services totally free. 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 included in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Verify that the problems you are struggling with 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 Mini Mini 3 in good conditions.
To get more tips on the Mini Mini 3, take a look at the Mini Mini 3 category.
