Having a car is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know very well, also the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. However, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the results are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a Nissan Xterra that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the closest garage area. In this article content we will explain how to tow a Nissan Xterra, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will take a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a Nissan Xterra, then how to tow a Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra

It is in reality possible to tow your automobile. However, if you want to go into towing a Nissan Xterra you will have to adhere to some rules. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Nissan Xterra may endanger yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not enable 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 ensure that that the Nissan Xterra and the car towing it are properly aligned, to keep up a good behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Nissan Xterra being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first automobile so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Nissan Xterra by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic specifications for securely towing a Nissan Xterra, we will teach you the different methods to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Nissan Xterra, 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.
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  • You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Nissan Xterra, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
  • Examine that you have two towing rings on the vehicles, which will let you to connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Examine that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Nissan Xterra to be towed.

These are the rules to adhere to if you want to tow your Nissan Xterra. However keep 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 browse the following section.

Have your Nissan Xterra towed by a specialist

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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Nissan Xterra in good conditions, it keeps the most reasonable method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may be like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services cost-free. Here are the details to check 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 agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Examine that the concerns you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, check the deductible amount on your account.

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

If you want more guides on the Nissan Xterra, go to our Nissan Xterra category.