Having a car is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. However, between an automobile that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the results are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a Peugeot 407 that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest mechanic. In this article we will describe how to tow a Peugeot 407, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will examine the rules to follow when towing a Peugeot 407, then how to tow a Peugeot 407 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 407

It is indeed possible to tow your vehicle. However, if you want to go into towing a Peugeot 407 you will have to follow 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 407 may endanger yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not exceed 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 make sure that the Peugeot 407 and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to keep a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the Peugeot 407 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first vehicle so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Peugeot 407 by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic specifications for securely towing a Peugeot 407, we will teach you the different methods to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Peugeot 407, 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 407, 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 cars, which will let you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
  • Examine that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the Peugeot 407 to be towed.

These are the rules to follow if you want to tow your Peugeot 407. However remember 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 read the following section.

Have your Peugeot 407 towed by a specialist

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To finish , last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Peugeot 407 in good conditions, it remains the most rational method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may be like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services free of charge. 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 insured in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Examine 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 info you need to tow your Peugeot 407 in good conditions.

If you have any further questions about the Peugeot 407, do not hesitate to consult our Peugeot 407 category.