Having a vehicle is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know very well, even the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. However, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the outcomes are going to be quite different. In any case, a Renault Clio 3 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the closest garage. In this guideline we will teach you how to tow a Renault Clio 3, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will take a look at the rules to follow when towing a Renault Clio 3, then how to tow a Renault Clio 3 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 Renault Clio 3

It is in actual fact possible to tow your car. However, if you want to go into towing a Renault Clio 3 you will have to follow some rules. We present them to you down below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Renault Clio 3 may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not allow you to anticipate possible problems 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 Renault Clio 3 and the car towing it are properly lined up, to keep a good behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Renault Clio 3 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first car so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Renault Clio 3 by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic protocols for securely towing a Renault Clio 3, we will present you the different techniques to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Renault Clio 3, 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 Renault Clio 3, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
  • Check that you have two towing rings on the vehicles, which will let you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have efficient signalling on the Renault Clio 3 to be towed.

These are the protocols to follow if you want to tow your Renault Clio 3. However 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 examine the following section.

Have your Renault Clio 3 towed by a specialist

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To finish , last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Renault Clio 3 in good conditions, it remains the most logical 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 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 included in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the concerns you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, check the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your Renault Clio 3 in good conditions.

If you have any further questions about the Renault Clio 3, do not hesitate to consult our Renault Clio 3 category.