Having an automobile is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the results are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Peugeot 308 that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the nearest garage. In this content we will teach you how to tow a Peugeot 308, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To achieve this, first we will have a look at the rules to follow when towing a Peugeot 308, then how to tow a Peugeot 308 yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to follow if you want to tow an Peugeot 308

It is in reality possible to tow your vehicle. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Peugeot 308 you will have to follow some rules. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Peugeot 308 may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not allow 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 be certain that the Peugeot 308 and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to keep up a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Peugeot 308 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first vehicle so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Peugeot 308 by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic specifications for safely towing a Peugeot 308, we will teach you the different approaches to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Peugeot 308, 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 308, 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 let you to connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have functioning signalling on the Peugeot 308 to be towed.

These are the restrictions to follow if you want to tow your Peugeot 308. 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 encourage you to read the following section.

Have your Peugeot 308 towed by a specialist

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Finally, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Peugeot 308 in good conditions, it keeps the most rational solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may look 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 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 accordance with the mileage insured in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the concerns you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, check the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your Peugeot 308 in good conditions.

In the event that you have any further questions about the Peugeot 308, do not hesitate to consult our Peugeot 308 category.