Having a car is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, also the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. Nevertheless, 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 Scenic 4 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the closest mechanic. In this article we will explain how to tow a Renault Scenic 4, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will have a look at the rules to stick to when towing a Renault Scenic 4, then how to tow a Renault Scenic 4 yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Renault Scenic 4

It is surely possible to tow your car. Nevertheless, if you want to go into towing a Renault Scenic 4 you will have to stick to 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 Scenic 4 may endanger yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not let you to anticipate possible obstacles 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 Scenic 4 and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to keep up a good behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Renault Scenic 4 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Renault Scenic 4 by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic specifications for securely towing a Renault Scenic 4, we will teach you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Renault Scenic 4, as ropes, straps or other products are not appropriate 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.

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  • You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Renault Scenic 4, 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 allow you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Renault Scenic 4 to be towed.

These are the protocols to stick to if you want to tow your Renault Scenic 4. Nevertheless 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 encourage you to read the following section.

Have your Renault Scenic 4 towed by a professional

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Finally, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Renault Scenic 4 in good conditions, it remains the most logical remedy, 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 free of charge. 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 accordance with the mileage shown in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the problems you are struggling with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, verify the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your Renault Scenic 4 in good conditions.

If you need more tutorials on the Renault Scenic 4, go to our Renault Scenic 4 category.