Having an automobile is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know very well, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. However, between an automobile that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the results are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a Peugeot 106 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the closest garage area. In this guideline we will explain how to tow a Peugeot 106, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will examine the rules to stick to when towing a Peugeot 106, then how to tow a Peugeot 106 yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.
The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Peugeot 106
It is in reality possible to tow your vehicle. However, if you want to go into towing a Peugeot 106 you will have to stick 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 Peugeot 106 may endanger yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not go over 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not allow you to anticipate 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 ensure that the Peugeot 106 and the car towing it are properly lined up, to keep up a good behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both cars.
- If the Peugeot 106 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first vehicle so that you can notify the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Peugeot 106 by yourself
Now that you have discovered the basic protocols for securely towing a Peugeot 106, we will learn you the different ways to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Peugeot 106, 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 types of existing tow bars to tow your Peugeot 106, 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 cars, which will let you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
- Examine that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
- Have working signalling on the Peugeot 106 to be towed.
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These are the rules to stick to if you want to tow your Peugeot 106. 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 encourage you to go through the following section.
Have your Peugeot 106 towed by a specialist
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Finally, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Peugeot 106 in good conditions, it keeps the most rational resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services absolutely 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 included in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Examine that the complications 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 Peugeot 106 in good conditions.
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