Having an automobile is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know very well, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the repercussions are going to be quite different. In any case, a Nissan Qashqai that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the closest mechanic. In this guideline we will describe how to tow a Nissan Qashqai, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will take a look at the rules to follow when towing a Nissan Qashqai, then how to tow a Nissan Qashqai yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.
The rules to follow if you want to tow an Nissan Qashqai
It is in fact possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Nissan Qashqai you will have to follow some legislation. We present them to you just below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Nissan Qashqai may endanger yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not go over 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not enable you to predict possible problems 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 Nissan Qashqai and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to hold a great behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
- If the Nissan Qashqai being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first automobile so that you can alert the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Nissan Qashqai by yourself
Now that you have learned the basic specifications for securely towing a Nissan Qashqai, we will learn you the different ways to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Nissan Qashqai, 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 automobile. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Nissan Qashqai, 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 ttach them together with the tow bar.
- Verify that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
- Have functional signalling on the Nissan Qashqai to be towed.
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These are the rules to follow if you want to tow your Nissan Qashqai. On the other hand remember 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 encourage you to read the following section.
Have your Nissan Qashqai towed by a specialist
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To conclude, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Nissan Qashqai in good conditions, it remains the most rational solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may be 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 details to verify 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 insured in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Verify that the problems you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
- At last, verify the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the info you need to tow your Nissan Qashqai in good conditions.
If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Nissan Qashqai, do not hesitate to consult our Nissan Qashqai category.
