Having a vehicle is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the outcomes are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a Renault Vel Satis that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the nearest garage area. In this guideline we will show you how to tow a Renault Vel Satis, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will have a look at the rules to follow when towing a Renault Vel Satis, then how to tow a Renault Vel Satis 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 Vel Satis
It is in actual fact possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Renault Vel Satis you will have to follow some simple 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 Vel Satis may endanger yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must always 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 be certain that the Renault Vel Satis and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to keep a good behaviour.
- Switch on the warnings lights on both cars.
- If the Renault Vel Satis being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first automobile so that you can warn the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Renault Vel Satis by yourself
Now that you have learned the basic specifications for safely towing a Renault Vel Satis, we will present you the different methods to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Renault Vel Satis, as ropes, straps or other products are not suitable 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 Vel Satis, 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 cars, which will let you to connect them together with the tow bar.
- Check that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
- Have functional signalling on the Renault Vel Satis to be towed.
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These are the protocols to follow if you want to tow your Renault Vel Satis. On the other hand 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 read the following section.
Have your Renault Vel Satis towed by a specialist
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Finally, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Renault Vel Satis in good conditions, it keeps the most reasonable resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem like an expensive choice, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services totally free. Here are the points 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 complications you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
- At last, check the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the information you need to tow your Renault Vel Satis in good conditions.
To get more tips on the Renault Vel Satis, take a look at the Renault Vel Satis category.
