Having a vehicle is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know very well, also 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 consequences are going to be quite different. In any case, a Nissan Micra 5 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the closest garage. In this content we will show you how to tow a Nissan Micra 5, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will take a look at the rules to stick to when towing a Nissan Micra 5, then how to tow a Nissan Micra 5 yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Nissan Micra 5
It is indeed possible to tow your vehicle. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Nissan Micra 5 you will have to stick to some legislation. 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 5 may endanger yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must always 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
- 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 ensure that the Nissan Micra 5 and the car towing it are properly aligned, to maintain a great behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both cars.
- If the Nissan Micra 5 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first vehicle so that you can alert the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Nissan Micra 5 by yourself
Now that you have learned the basic specifications for safely towing a Nissan Micra 5, we will learn you the different ways to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Nissan Micra 5, as ropes, straps or other products are not appropriate 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.
- You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Nissan Micra 5, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
- Check that you have two towing rings on the cars, which will let you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
- Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
- Have functioning signalling on the Nissan Micra 5 to be towed.
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These are the rules to stick to if you want to tow your Nissan Micra 5. On the other hand 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 read the following section.
Have your Nissan Micra 5 towed by a professional
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To conclude, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Nissan Micra 5 in good conditions, it remains the most rational remedy, 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 cost-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 agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Check that the problems you are facing 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 Nissan Micra 5 in good conditions.
If you have any additional questions about the Nissan Micra 5, do not hesitate to consult our Nissan Micra 5 category.
