Having a vehicle is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know very well, also the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. Nevertheless, between an automobile that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the repercussions are going to be quite different. In any case, a seat leon that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this article we will explain how to tow a seat leon, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will check out the rules to stick to when towing a seat leon, then how to tow a seat leon yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to stick to if you want to tow an seat leon

It is surely possible to tow your automobile. Nevertheless, if you want to go into towing a seat leon you will have to stick to some measures. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your seat leon may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not enable 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 make certain that the seat leon and the car towing it are properly aligned, to keep up a good behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the seat leon being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first automobile so that you can notify the drivers behind you.

How to tow a seat leon by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic rules for safely towing a seat leon, we will present you the different solutions to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your seat leon, 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 automobile. It will be better to buy a towing bar.

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  • You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your seat leon, 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 automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the seat leon to be towed.

These are the regulation to stick to if you want to tow your seat leon. Nevertheless bear in mind that this alternative 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 go through the following section.

Have your seat leon towed by a specialist

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Finally, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your seat leon in good conditions, it remains the most rational method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may be like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services at no cost. 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 agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the concerns 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 seat leon in good conditions.

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