Having a car is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. However, between a vehicle 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 Mitsubishi Space star 2 that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the nearest garage area. In this guideline we will teach you how to tow a Mitsubishi Space star 2, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will have a look at the rules to follow when towing a Mitsubishi Space star 2, then how to tow a Mitsubishi Space star 2 yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to follow if you want to tow an Mitsubishi Space star 2
It is surely possible to tow your car. However, if you want to go into towing a Mitsubishi Space star 2 you will have to follow some rules. We present them to you below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Mitsubishi Space star 2 may put at risk yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not go over 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not allow you to predict possible challenges 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 Mitsubishi Space star 2 and the car towing it are properly aligned, to keep a great behaviour.
- Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
- If the Mitsubishi Space star 2 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first car so that you can notify the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Mitsubishi Space star 2 by yourself
Now that you have discovered the basic specifications for safely towing a Mitsubishi Space star 2, we will teach you the different approaches to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Mitsubishi Space star 2, 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.
- You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Mitsubishi Space star 2, 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 let you to link them together with the tow bar.
- Examine that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
- Have functioning signalling on the Mitsubishi Space star 2 to be towed.
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These are the rules to follow if you want to tow your Mitsubishi Space star 2. However bear 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 recommend you to examine the following section.
Have your Mitsubishi Space star 2 towed by a professional
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Finally, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Mitsubishi Space star 2 in good conditions, it keeps the most logical remedy, 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 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).
- Examine that the concerns you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
- Finally, verify the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the information you need to tow your Mitsubishi Space star 2 in good conditions.
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