Having a vehicle is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know very well, even the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. However, between an automobile 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 Macan that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this article content we will explain how to tow a Porsche Macan, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will take a look at the rules to follow when towing a Porsche Macan, then how to tow a Porsche Macan 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 Porsche Macan

It is in truth possible to tow your automobile. However, if you want to go into towing a Porsche Macan you will have to follow some simple rules. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Porsche Macan may endanger yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 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 sure that the Porsche Macan and the car towing it are properly aligned, to keep a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Porsche Macan being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first automobile so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Porsche Macan by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic specifications for securely towing a Porsche Macan, we will teach you the different approaches to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Porsche Macan, 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 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 Porsche Macan, 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 connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Examine that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
  • Have functioning signalling on the Porsche Macan to be towed.

These are the regulation to follow if you want to tow your Porsche Macan. However 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 encourage you to read the following section.

Have your Porsche Macan towed by a specialist

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Finally, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Porsche Macan in good conditions, it remains the most rational remedy, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem 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 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).
  • Examine that the concerns 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 Porsche Macan in good conditions.

If you want more guides on the Porsche Macan, go to our Porsche Macan category.