Having a vehicle is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us hardly ever 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 repercussions are going to be quite different. In any case, a Renault Espace that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the nearest workshop. In this article content we will show you how to tow a Renault Espace, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will look at the rules to adhere to when towing a Renault Espace, then how to tow a Renault Espace yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Renault Espace
It is indeed possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Renault Espace you will have to adhere to some measures. We present them to you down below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Renault Espace may put at risk yourself and other motorists 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 allow you to anticipate possible problems and the towed car may enter the first one
- 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 ensure that that the Renault Espace and the car towing it are properly lined up, to hold a great behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both cars.
- If the Renault Espace being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first automobile so that you can notify the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Renault Espace by yourself
Now that you have learned the basic specifications for safely towing a Renault Espace, we will learn you the different methods to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Renault Espace, as ropes, straps or other products are not suitable and will only risk you having an accident. If the towing device is flexible, you risk hitting the towing automobile. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Renault Espace, 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 allow you to connect them together with the tow bar.
- Examine that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
- Have efficient signalling on the Renault Espace to be towed.
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These are the restrictions to adhere to if you want to tow your Renault Espace. On the other hand keep 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 suggest you to browse the following section.
Have your Renault Espace towed by a professional
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To conclude, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Renault Espace in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may look like an expensive choice, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services at no cost. 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 in accordance with the mileage shown in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Examine 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 Espace in good conditions.
If you need more tutorials on the Renault Espace, go to our Renault Espace category.
