Having a vehicle is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, 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 repercussions are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a saab 9 3 that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest mechanic. In this article we will teach you how to tow a saab 9 3, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will take a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a saab 9 3, then how to tow a saab 9 3 yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an saab 9 3

It is in truth possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a saab 9 3 you will have to adhere to some protocols. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your saab 9 3 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 let you to anticipate possible obstacles and the towed car may enter the first one

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  • 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 ensure that the saab 9 3 and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to maintain a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the saab 9 3 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first car so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a saab 9 3 by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic specifications for securely towing a saab 9 3, we will learn you the different solutions to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your saab 9 3, 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.

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  • You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your saab 9 3, 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 let you to connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the saab 9 3 to be towed.

These are the rules to adhere to if you want to tow your saab 9 3. On the other hand bear in mind 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 recommend you to read the following section.

Have your saab 9 3 towed by a specialist

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To conclude, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your saab 9 3 in good conditions, it keeps the most logical solution, 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 free of charge. Here are the details 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 agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Verify that the problems you are struggling 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 saab 9 3 in good conditions.

If perhaps you have any additional questions about the saab 9 3, do not hesitate to consult our saab 9 3 category.