Having an automobile is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know very well, also the luckiest among us hardly ever 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 results are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Renault Kadjar that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the nearest garage area. In this guideline we will show you how to tow a Renault Kadjar, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will check out the rules to follow when towing a Renault Kadjar, then how to tow a Renault Kadjar yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to follow if you want to tow an Renault Kadjar

It is in reality possible to tow your vehicle. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Renault Kadjar 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 Kadjar may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not allow 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 certain that the Renault Kadjar and the car towing it are properly lined up, to maintain a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Renault Kadjar being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first vehicle so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Renault Kadjar by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic protocols for safely towing a Renault Kadjar, we will learn you the different solutions to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Renault Kadjar, 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 vehicle. 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 Renault Kadjar, 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 vehicles, which will let you to connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have functioning signalling on the Renault Kadjar to be towed.

These are the protocols to follow if you want to tow your Renault Kadjar. 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 encourage you to go through the following section.

Have your Renault Kadjar towed by a professional

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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Renault Kadjar in good conditions, it keeps the most reasonable solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might sound like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services at no cost. Here are the details 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).
  • Verify that the problems 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 Kadjar in good conditions.

To find more tips on the Renault Kadjar, take a look at the Renault Kadjar category.