Having an automobile is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. However, between an automobile 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 Scenic that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the nearest mechanic. In this content we will show you how to tow a Renault Scenic, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will examine the rules to adhere to when towing a Renault Scenic, then how to tow a Renault Scenic yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.
The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Renault Scenic
It is indeed possible to tow your automobile. However, if you want to go into towing a Renault Scenic you will have to adhere to some protocols. We present them to you below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Renault Scenic may put at risk yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not allow 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 be sure that the Renault Scenic and the car towing it are properly aligned, to keep a great behaviour.
- Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
- If the Renault Scenic being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first automobile so that you can notify the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Renault Scenic by yourself
Now that you have learned the basic specifications for safely towing a Renault Scenic, we will teach you the different approaches to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Renault Scenic, 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 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, 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 automobiles, which will let you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
- Verify that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
- Have functioning signalling on the Renault Scenic to be towed.
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These are the rules to adhere to if you want to tow your Renault Scenic. However remember 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 advise you to examine the following section.
Have your Renault Scenic towed by a specialist
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Finally, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Renault Scenic in good conditions, it remains the most rational method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may be 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 examine on your insurance contract before calling a tow truck:
- That the distance between your home and the place of breakdown is matching with the mileage shown in your contract (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, examine the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the information you need to tow your Renault Scenic in good conditions.
Whenever you have any additional questions about the Renault Scenic, do not hesitate to consult our Renault Scenic category.
