Having a vehicle is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know perfectly, 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 repercussions are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a Renault Scenic 2 that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the nearest mechanic. In this article we will teach you how to tow a Renault Scenic 2, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To achieve this, first we will have a look at the rules to follow when towing a Renault Scenic 2, then how to tow a Renault Scenic 2 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 Scenic 2
It is indeed possible to tow your automobile. However, if you want to go into towing a Renault Scenic 2 you will have to follow some measures. We present them to you down below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Renault Scenic 2 may endanger yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not enable you to predict possible challenges 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 the Renault Scenic 2 and the car towing it are properly lined up, to hold a good behaviour.
- Switch on the warnings lights on both cars.
- If the Renault Scenic 2 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first automobile so that you can warn the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Renault Scenic 2 by yourself
Now that you have discovered the basic protocols for safely towing a Renault Scenic 2, we will learn you the different solutions to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Renault Scenic 2, 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 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 Scenic 2, 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 let you to ttach 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 Scenic 2 to be towed.
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These are the regulation to follow if you want to tow your Renault Scenic 2. 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 advise you to examine the following section.
Have your Renault Scenic 2 towed by a professional
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To finish , last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Renault Scenic 2 in good conditions, it keeps the most reasonable resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services totally free. Here are the points to examine 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).
- Examine that the complications you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
- At last, examine the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the information you need to tow your Renault Scenic 2 in good conditions.
If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Renault Scenic 2, do not hesitate to consult our Renault Scenic 2 category.
