Having a vehicle is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know perfectly, even 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 results are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a Mitsubishi L200 that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the closest garage area. In this article content we will describe how to tow a Mitsubishi L200, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To achieve this, first we will examine the rules to follow when towing a Mitsubishi L200, then how to tow a Mitsubishi L200 yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to follow if you want to tow an Mitsubishi L200

It is in fact possible to tow your vehicle. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Mitsubishi L200 you will have to follow 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 Mitsubishi L200 may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not let you to predict possible problems 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 be certain that the Mitsubishi L200 and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to keep up a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Mitsubishi L200 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first vehicle so that you can notify the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Mitsubishi L200 by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic protocols for securely towing a Mitsubishi L200, we will teach you the different methods to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Mitsubishi L200, 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 vehicle. 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 Mitsubishi L200, 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 link them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Mitsubishi L200 to be towed.

These are the protocols to follow if you want to tow your Mitsubishi L200. 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 suggest you to examine the following section.

Have your Mitsubishi L200 towed by a specialist

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Finally, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Mitsubishi L200 in good conditions, it remains the most logical method, 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 absolutely free. Here are the details to verify 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 shown in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Verify that the concerns you are being confronted 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 Mitsubishi L200 in good conditions.

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