Having an automobile is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. However, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the results are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a Renault Talisman that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest garage. In this content we will describe how to tow a Renault Talisman, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will look at the rules to follow when towing a Renault Talisman, then how to tow a Renault Talisman yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.
The rules to follow if you want to tow an Renault Talisman
It is surely possible to tow your vehicle. However, if you want to go into towing a Renault Talisman you will have to follow some restrictions. We present them to you below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Renault Talisman may endanger yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not let 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 make sure that the Renault Talisman and the car towing it are properly lined up, to hold a great behaviour.
- Switch on the warnings lights on both cars.
- If the Renault Talisman being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first vehicle so that you can warn the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Renault Talisman by yourself
Now that you have found out the basic protocols for safely towing a Renault Talisman, we will learn you the different techniques to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Renault Talisman, 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 vehicle. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Renault Talisman, 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 vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
- Have functional signalling on the Renault Talisman to be towed.
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These are the rules to follow if you want to tow your Renault Talisman. However bear in mind 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 go through the following section.
Have your Renault Talisman towed by a specialist
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To conclude, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Renault Talisman in good conditions, it remains the most rational method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might sound 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 examine 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 included in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Verify that the concerns 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 info you need to tow your Renault Talisman in good conditions.
Whenever you have any additional questions about the Renault Talisman, do not hesitate to consult our Renault Talisman category.
