Having a car is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, 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 results are going to be quite different. In any case, a Renault Zoe that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest mechanic. In this content page we will describe how to tow a Renault Zoe, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will have a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a Renault Zoe, then how to tow a Renault Zoe yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Renault Zoe
It is indeed possible to tow your car. However, if you want to go into towing a Renault Zoe you will have to adhere to some regulation. We present them to you down below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Renault Zoe may endanger yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not go over 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not enable 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 be sure that the Renault Zoe and the car towing it are properly lined up, to hold a good behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
- If the Renault Zoe being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Renault Zoe by yourself
Now that you have found out the basic rules for safely towing a Renault Zoe, we will present you the different approaches to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Renault Zoe, 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.
- You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Renault Zoe, 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 vehicles, which will allow you to connect them together with the tow bar.
- Verify that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
- Have efficient signalling on the Renault Zoe to be towed.
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These are the protocols to adhere to if you want to tow your Renault Zoe. 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 advise you to go through the following section.
Have your Renault Zoe towed by a professional
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Finally, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Renault Zoe in good conditions, it keeps the most rational resolution, 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 absolutely 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 matching with the mileage insured in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Verify that the complications you are being confronted with 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 Zoe in good conditions.
If you wish more guides on the Renault Zoe, go to our Renault Zoe category.
