Having an automobile is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, 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 repercussions are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a Peugeot 107 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the nearest garage area. In this content page we will describe how to tow a Peugeot 107, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To achieve this, first we will check out the rules to stick to when towing a Peugeot 107, then how to tow a Peugeot 107 yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Peugeot 107

It is indeed possible to tow your car. However, if you want to go into towing a Peugeot 107 you will have to stick to some restrictions. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Peugeot 107 may endanger yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both cars, 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 make certain that the Peugeot 107 and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to maintain a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the Peugeot 107 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first car so that you can notify the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Peugeot 107 by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic specifications for securely towing a Peugeot 107, we will teach you the different solutions to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Peugeot 107, as ropes, straps or other products are not suitable 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 kinds existing tow bars to tow your Peugeot 107, 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 cars, which will let you to connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Peugeot 107 to be towed.

These are the regulation to stick to if you want to tow your Peugeot 107. However remember that this solution 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 go through the following section.

Have your Peugeot 107 towed by a specialist

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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Peugeot 107 in good conditions, it keeps the most logical solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may look like an expensive choice, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services absolutely free. Here are the details to examine 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, examine the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your Peugeot 107 in good conditions.

In the event that you have any additional questions about the Peugeot 107, do not hesitate to consult our Peugeot 107 category.