Having a car is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between an automobile that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the repercussions are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a Renault Grand Modus that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the closest garage area. In this content page we will describe how to tow a Renault Grand Modus, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will have a look at the rules to follow when towing a Renault Grand Modus, then how to tow a Renault Grand Modus yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to follow if you want to tow an Renault Grand Modus
It is surely possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Renault Grand Modus you will have to follow some rules. We present them to you just below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Renault Grand Modus may put at risk yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not go over 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not allow you to predict 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 be sure that the Renault Grand Modus and the car towing it are properly lined up, to keep up a good behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both cars.
- If the Renault Grand Modus being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first car so that you can warn the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Renault Grand Modus by yourself
Now that you have discovered the basic rules for securely towing a Renault Grand Modus, we will present you the different solutions to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Renault Grand Modus, 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 car. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Renault Grand Modus, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
- Verify that you have two towing rings on the cars, which will allow you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
- Verify that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
- Have functioning signalling on the Renault Grand Modus to be towed.
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These are the rules to follow if you want to tow your Renault Grand Modus. On the other hand 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 suggest you to browse the following section.
Have your Renault Grand Modus towed by a professional
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To conclude, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Renault Grand Modus in good conditions, it remains the most rational solution, 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 absolutely free. Here are the points to verify 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 shown in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Verify that the problems you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
- At last, verify the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the info you need to tow your Renault Grand Modus in good conditions.
If you have any additional questions about the Renault Grand Modus, do not hesitate to consult our Renault Grand Modus category.
