Having a vehicle is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, also 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 repercussions are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a PORSCHE 718 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 teach you how to tow a PORSCHE 718, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will examine the rules to adhere to when towing a PORSCHE 718, then how to tow a PORSCHE 718 yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an PORSCHE 718

It is in reality possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a PORSCHE 718 you will have to adhere to some regulation. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your PORSCHE 718 may put at risk yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not let 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 make sure that the PORSCHE 718 and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to keep a good behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the PORSCHE 718 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a PORSCHE 718 by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic protocols for securely towing a PORSCHE 718, we will learn you the different methods to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your PORSCHE 718, 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 car. 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 PORSCHE 718, 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 vehicles, which will allow you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
  • Examine that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the PORSCHE 718 to be towed.

These are the regulation to adhere to if you want to tow your PORSCHE 718. On the other hand keep in mind that this remedy 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 go through the following section.

Have your PORSCHE 718 towed by a professional

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To finish , last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your PORSCHE 718 in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may be like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services free of charge. 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 insured in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Examine that the complications you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, verify the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your PORSCHE 718 in good conditions.

If perhaps you have any further questions about the PORSCHE 718, do not hesitate to consult our PORSCHE 718 category.