Having an automobile is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know very well, even the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. Nevertheless, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the consequences are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a seat cordoba that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the closest mechanic. In this guideline we will teach you how to tow a seat cordoba, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will take a look at the rules to follow when towing a seat cordoba, then how to tow a seat cordoba yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to follow if you want to tow an seat cordoba

It is in actual fact possible to tow your vehicle. Nevertheless, if you want to go into towing a seat cordoba you will have to follow 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 seat cordoba may put at risk yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not enable you to predict 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 be sure that the seat cordoba and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to maintain a good behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the seat cordoba being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first vehicle so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a seat cordoba by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic protocols for securely towing a seat cordoba, we will teach you the different solutions to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your seat cordoba, 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 vehicle. 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 seat cordoba, 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 vehicles, which will allow you to connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the seat cordoba to be towed.

These are the regulation to follow if you want to tow your seat cordoba. Nevertheless 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 suggest you to read the following section.

Have your seat cordoba towed by a professional

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Finally, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your seat cordoba in good conditions, it remains the most logical solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might sound like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services cost-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 shown in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the complications you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, check the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your seat cordoba in good conditions.

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