Having a car is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, even the luckiest among us rarely 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. In any case, a Peugeot 1007 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this article content we will explain how to tow a Peugeot 1007, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To achieve this, first we will look at the rules to adhere to when towing a Peugeot 1007, then how to tow a Peugeot 1007 yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Peugeot 1007

It is in fact possible to tow your vehicle. However, if you want to go into towing a Peugeot 1007 you will have to adhere to some legislation. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Peugeot 1007 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 automobiles, 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 make sure that the Peugeot 1007 and the car towing it are properly lined up, to maintain a good behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Peugeot 1007 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first vehicle so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Peugeot 1007 by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic protocols for securely towing a Peugeot 1007, we will present you the different approaches to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Peugeot 1007, as ropes, straps or other products are not suitable and will only risk you having an incident. If the towing device is flexible, you risk hitting the towing vehicle. 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 Peugeot 1007, 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 automobiles, which will allow you to connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the Peugeot 1007 to be towed.

These are the protocols to adhere to if you want to tow your Peugeot 1007. However remember 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 encourage you to browse the following section.

Have your Peugeot 1007 towed by a professional

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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Peugeot 1007 in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services at no cost. 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 accordance with the mileage insured in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the complications you are struggling with 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 Peugeot 1007 in good conditions.

In the event that you have any additional questions about the Peugeot 1007, do not hesitate to consult our Peugeot 1007 category.