Having a vehicle is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know very well, also 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 consequences are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Peugeot 3008 that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the nearest garage area. In this content we will explain how to tow a Peugeot 3008, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will look at the rules to stick to when towing a Peugeot 3008, then how to tow a Peugeot 3008 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 3008

It is indeed possible to tow your vehicle. However, if you want to go into towing a Peugeot 3008 you will have to stick to some protocols. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Peugeot 3008 may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must always 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 ensure that the Peugeot 3008 and the car towing it are properly lined up, to hold a good behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Peugeot 3008 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first vehicle so that you can notify the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Peugeot 3008 by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic protocols for securely towing a Peugeot 3008, we will teach you the different methods to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Peugeot 3008, 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 kinds existing tow bars to tow your Peugeot 3008, 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 automobiles, which will allow you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Peugeot 3008 to be towed.

These are the restrictions to stick to if you want to tow your Peugeot 3008. However 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 suggest you to browse the following section.

Have your Peugeot 3008 towed by a specialist

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To conclude, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Peugeot 3008 in good conditions, it keeps the most reasonable method, 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 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 matching with the mileage insured in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Verify that the complications you are facing 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 3008 in good conditions.

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