Having a vehicle is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, 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 results are going to be quite different. In any case, a Peugeot 406 that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest workshop. In this article content we will explain how to tow a Peugeot 406, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will look at the rules to follow when towing a Peugeot 406, then how to tow a Peugeot 406 yourself, and finally, 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 406

It is obviously possible to tow your vehicle. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Peugeot 406 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 406 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 cars, a high speed will not let 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 be certain that the Peugeot 406 and the car towing it are properly aligned, to maintain a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the Peugeot 406 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first vehicle so that you can notify the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Peugeot 406 by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic protocols for safely towing a Peugeot 406, we will present you the different techniques to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Peugeot 406, 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 406, 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 cars, which will let you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the Peugeot 406 to be towed.

These are the regulation to follow if you want to tow your Peugeot 406. On the other hand keep 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 go through the following section.

Have your Peugeot 406 towed by a specialist

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To finish , last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Peugeot 406 in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services totally free. Here are the details to verify 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).
  • Verify that the complications you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, verify the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your Peugeot 406 in good conditions.

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