Having a vehicle is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. Nevertheless, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the outcomes are going to be quite different. In any case, a Nissan Micra 2 that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the nearest garage. In this article we will explain how to tow a Nissan Micra 2, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will have a look at the rules to follow when towing a Nissan Micra 2, then how to tow a Nissan Micra 2 yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to follow if you want to tow an Nissan Micra 2

It is in actual fact possible to tow your car. Nevertheless, if you want to go into towing a Nissan Micra 2 you will have to follow some regulation. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Nissan Micra 2 may endanger yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both vehicles, 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 sure that the Nissan Micra 2 and the car towing it are properly aligned, to hold a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Nissan Micra 2 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first car so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Nissan Micra 2 by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic protocols for securely towing a Nissan Micra 2, we will present you the different approaches to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Nissan Micra 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.

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  • You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Nissan Micra 2, 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 vehicles, which will let you to connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have efficient signalling on the Nissan Micra 2 to be towed.

These are the regulation to follow if you want to tow your Nissan Micra 2. Nevertheless bear in mind that this method 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 Micra 2 towed by a professional

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To finish , last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Nissan Micra 2 in good conditions, it remains the most logical solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem 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 examine on your insurance contract before calling a tow truck:

  • That the distance between your home and the place of breakdown is matching with the mileage included in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Verify that the problems you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, examine the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your Nissan Micra 2 in good conditions.

In the event that you have any additional questions about the Nissan Micra 2, do not hesitate to consult our Nissan Micra 2 category.