Having a vehicle is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know very well, even the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the outcomes are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Nissan Frontier that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the closest garage area. In this guideline we will teach you how to tow a Nissan Frontier, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will have a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a Nissan Frontier, then how to tow a Nissan Frontier yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Nissan Frontier

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

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Nissan Frontier may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not let you to anticipate possible obstacles 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 make certain that the Nissan Frontier and the car towing it are properly lined up, to keep a good behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the Nissan Frontier being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Nissan Frontier by yourself

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

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Nissan Frontier, as ropes, straps or other products are not suitable and will only risk you having an incident. 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 kinds existing tow bars to tow your Nissan Frontier, 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 cars, 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 Nissan Frontier to be towed.

These are the rules to adhere to if you want to tow your Nissan Frontier. On the other hand remember 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 recommend you to read the following section.

Have your Nissan Frontier towed by a specialist

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To finish , last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Nissan Frontier in good conditions, it remains the most logical 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 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 shown in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Verify that the complications 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 information you need to tow your Nissan Frontier in good conditions.

To get more tips on the Nissan Frontier, take a look at the Nissan Frontier category.