Having a car is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us hardly ever 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. Nevertheless, a Peugeot 4008 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the closest garage. In this article we will describe how to tow a Peugeot 4008, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will examine the rules to follow when towing a Peugeot 4008, then how to tow a Peugeot 4008 yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to follow if you want to tow an Peugeot 4008

It is in actual fact possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Peugeot 4008 you will have to follow some regulation. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Peugeot 4008 may endanger yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not allow 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 be certain that the Peugeot 4008 and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to maintain a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Peugeot 4008 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first automobile so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Peugeot 4008 by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic rules for safely towing a Peugeot 4008, we will present you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Peugeot 4008, as ropes, straps or other products are not appropriate and will only risk you having an incident. If the towing device is flexible, you risk hitting the towing automobile. 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 4008, 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 automobiles, which will allow you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Examine that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the Peugeot 4008 to be towed.

These are the rules to follow if you want to tow your Peugeot 4008. On the other hand bear in mind 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 browse the following section.

Have your Peugeot 4008 towed by a professional

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To finish , last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Peugeot 4008 in good conditions, it keeps the most rational method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might sound like an expensive choice, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services totally free. Here are the points to check 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 shown in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Examine that the complications 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 4008 in good conditions.

If you wish more guides on the Peugeot 4008, go to our Peugeot 4008 category.