Having a vehicle is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us rarely 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. No matter the reason, a Peugeot 205 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest garage area. In this content we will explain how to tow a Peugeot 205, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will check out the rules to stick to when towing a Peugeot 205, then how to tow a Peugeot 205 yourself, and finally, 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 205

It is in fact possible to tow your vehicle. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Peugeot 205 you will have to stick to some measures. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Peugeot 205 may endanger yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not enable you to anticipate 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 205 and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to maintain a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Peugeot 205 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 205 by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic rules for securely towing a Peugeot 205, we will learn you the different approaches to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Peugeot 205, 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.

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  • You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Peugeot 205, 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 vehicles, which will let you to link 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 205 to be towed.

These are the restrictions to stick to if you want to tow your Peugeot 205. On the other hand bear in mind that this method should only be used for short distances to avoid a more expensive towing, if you have a long distance to cover we recommend you to examine the following section.

Have your Peugeot 205 towed by a specialist

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To finish , last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Peugeot 205 in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem 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 included in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the complications you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, check the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your Peugeot 205 in good conditions.

To find more tips on the Peugeot 205, take a look at the Peugeot 205 category.