Having a car is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, even the luckiest among us hardly ever 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 repercussions are going to be quite different. In any case, a Opel Vectra that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this content we will describe how to tow a Opel Vectra, 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 Opel Vectra, then how to tow a Opel Vectra yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Opel Vectra
It is obviously possible to tow your vehicle. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Opel Vectra you will have to adhere to some restrictions. We present them to you below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Opel Vectra may put at risk yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must all the time 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
- 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 Opel Vectra and the car towing it are properly lined up, to hold a good behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
- If the Opel Vectra being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first vehicle so that you can notify the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Opel Vectra by yourself
Now that you have learned the basic protocols for securely towing a Opel Vectra, we will present you the different solutions to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Opel Vectra, 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 Opel Vectra, 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 vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
- Have efficient signalling on the Opel Vectra to be towed.
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These are the rules to adhere to if you want to tow your Opel Vectra. On the other hand 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 read the following section.
Have your Opel Vectra towed by a professional
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To conclude, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Opel Vectra in good conditions, it keeps the most logical solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might sound 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 details to check 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 insured in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Verify that the complications you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
- At last, check the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the info you need to tow your Opel Vectra in good conditions.
If you have any additional questions about the Opel Vectra, do not hesitate to consult our Opel Vectra category.
