Having an automobile is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us rarely 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 outcomes are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a Mitsubishi Eclipse that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this content page we will teach you how to tow a Mitsubishi Eclipse, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will look at the rules to follow when towing a Mitsubishi Eclipse, then how to tow a Mitsubishi Eclipse yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to follow if you want to tow an Mitsubishi Eclipse
It is obviously possible to tow your vehicle. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Mitsubishi Eclipse you will have to follow some rules. We present them to you just below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Mitsubishi Eclipse may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not let you to predict 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 be sure that the Mitsubishi Eclipse and the car towing it are properly lined up, to hold a great behaviour.
- Switch on the warnings lights on both cars.
- If the Mitsubishi Eclipse being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first vehicle so that you can alert the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Mitsubishi Eclipse by yourself
Now that you have found out the basic rules for safely towing a Mitsubishi Eclipse, we will learn you the different techniques to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Mitsubishi Eclipse, 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 vehicle. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Mitsubishi Eclipse, 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 cars, which will allow you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
- Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
- Have working signalling on the Mitsubishi Eclipse to be towed.
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These are the regulation to follow if you want to tow your Mitsubishi Eclipse. 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 suggest you to read the following section.
Have your Mitsubishi Eclipse towed by a professional
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Finally, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Mitsubishi Eclipse in good conditions, it keeps the most reasonable method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may be like an expensive choice, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services at no cost. Here are the points to check 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).
- Check that the problems you are struggling with are well taken care of by your insurer.
- At last, check the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the information you need to tow your Mitsubishi Eclipse in good conditions.
If you want more tutorials on the Mitsubishi Eclipse, go to our Mitsubishi Eclipse category.
