Having a vehicle is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. However, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the consequences are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a Opel Corsa that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this content page we will show you how to tow a Opel Corsa, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To achieve this, first we will have a look at the rules to follow when towing a Opel Corsa, then how to tow a Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa

It is surely possible to tow your car. However, if you want to go into towing a Opel Corsa you will have to follow some simple rules. We present them to you down below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Opel Corsa may endanger yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not let you to anticipate possible obstacles 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 Opel Corsa and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to hold a good behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Opel Corsa being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first car so that you can notify the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Opel Corsa by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic rules for safely towing a Opel Corsa, we will teach you the different solutions to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Opel Corsa, 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 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 Opel Corsa, 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 allow you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Examine that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have functioning signalling on the Opel Corsa to be towed.

These are the protocols to follow if you want to tow your Opel Corsa. However bear in mind 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 advise you to examine the following section.

Have your Opel Corsa towed by a professional

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To conclude, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Opel Corsa in good conditions, it remains the most logical resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services cost-free. 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 contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Examine 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 information you need to tow your Opel Corsa in good conditions.

If you have any further questions about the Opel Corsa, do not hesitate to consult our Opel Corsa category.