Having an automobile is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know very well, even the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. However, 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 Maxima that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest garage. In this article we will describe how to tow a Nissan Maxima, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will check out the rules to adhere to when towing a Nissan Maxima, then how to tow a Nissan Maxima yourself, and at last, 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 Maxima

It is obviously possible to tow your car. However, if you want to go into towing a Nissan Maxima you will have to adhere to some measures. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Nissan Maxima may endanger yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must all the time 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

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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 sure that the Nissan Maxima and the car towing it are properly aligned, to maintain a good behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Nissan Maxima being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Nissan Maxima by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic specifications for securely towing a Nissan Maxima, we will learn you the different solutions to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Nissan Maxima, 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 Nissan Maxima, 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 allow you to link 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 Maxima to be towed.

These are the restrictions to adhere to if you want to tow your Nissan Maxima. However 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 go through the following section.

Have your Nissan Maxima towed by a specialist

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Finally, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Nissan Maxima in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may look like an expensive solution, 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 accordance with the mileage insured in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Verify that the complications 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 Nissan Maxima in good conditions.

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