Having a car is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the outcomes are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a Mini Mini that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the nearest workshop. In this guideline we will describe how to tow a Mini Mini, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will check out the rules to adhere to when towing a Mini Mini, then how to tow a Mini Mini 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 Mini Mini

It is in reality possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Mini Mini you will have to adhere to some simple rules. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Mini Mini may endanger yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both vehicles, 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 ensure that the Mini Mini and the car towing it are properly lined up, to keep a good behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Mini Mini 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 Mini Mini by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic rules for safely towing a Mini Mini, we will teach you the different methods to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Mini Mini, 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.

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  • You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Mini Mini, 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 vehicles, which will allow you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have functioning signalling on the Mini Mini to be towed.

These are the restrictions to adhere to if you want to tow your Mini Mini. On the other hand 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 read the following section.

Have your Mini Mini towed by a professional

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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Mini Mini in good conditions, it remains the most rational method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services free of charge. Here are the details 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 included in your agreement (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, check the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your Mini Mini in good conditions.

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