Having an automobile is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know very well, even the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between an automobile 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 seat ibiza that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this content we will describe how to tow a seat ibiza, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will examine the rules to stick to when towing a seat ibiza, then how to tow a seat ibiza yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.
The rules to stick to if you want to tow an seat ibiza
It is in actual fact possible to tow your vehicle. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a seat ibiza you will have to stick to some restrictions. We present them to you just below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your seat ibiza may put at risk yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not go over 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not let you to predict possible obstacles 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 seat ibiza and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to keep a great behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both cars.
- If the seat ibiza 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 seat ibiza by yourself
Now that you have discovered the basic rules for securely towing a seat ibiza, we will learn you the different techniques to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your seat ibiza, 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 seat ibiza, 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 cars, which will allow you to connect them together with the tow bar.
- Verify that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
- Have functional signalling on the seat ibiza to be towed.
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These are the protocols to stick to if you want to tow your seat ibiza. On the other hand keep in mind that this remedy 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 examine the following section.
Have your seat ibiza towed by a specialist
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To conclude, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your seat ibiza in good conditions, it remains the most rational solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem like an expensive option, 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 respect 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.
- Finally, check the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the information you need to tow your seat ibiza in good conditions.
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