Having an automobile is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know very well, also 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 consequences are going to be quite different. In any case, a Renault Twingo 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 teach you how to tow a Renault Twingo, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will look at the rules to stick to when towing a Renault Twingo, then how to tow a Renault Twingo yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.
The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Renault Twingo
It is in reality possible to tow your vehicle. However, if you want to go into towing a Renault Twingo you will have to stick to some legislation. We present them to you below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Renault Twingo may put at risk yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not go over 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not let 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 make sure that the Renault Twingo and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to hold a good behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
- If the Renault Twingo being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first vehicle so that you can warn the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Renault Twingo by yourself
Now that you have discovered the basic rules for safely towing a Renault Twingo, we will teach you the different solutions to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Renault Twingo, 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.
- You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Renault Twingo, 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 automobiles, which will let you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
- Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
- Have functional signalling on the Renault Twingo to be towed.
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These are the protocols to stick to if you want to tow your Renault Twingo. However remember 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 encourage you to browse the following section.
Have your Renault Twingo towed by a specialist
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Finally, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Renault Twingo in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services totally free. 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 included in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Check that the concerns you are struggling 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 Twingo in good conditions.
To get more tips on the Renault Twingo, take a look at the Renault Twingo category.
