Having an automobile is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know very well, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between a vehicle 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 Subaru Outback that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the closest garage area. In this article we will explain how to tow a Subaru Outback, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will examine the rules to follow when towing a Subaru Outback, then how to tow a Subaru Outback yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to follow if you want to tow an Subaru Outback
It is surely possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Subaru Outback you will have to follow some legislation. We present them to you down below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Subaru Outback may endanger yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not allow 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 make sure that the Subaru Outback and the car towing it are properly lined up, to keep a great behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
- If the Subaru Outback being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first automobile so that you can warn the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Subaru Outback by yourself
Now that you have discovered the basic rules for safely towing a Subaru Outback, we will present you the different solutions to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Subaru Outback, 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 automobile. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Subaru Outback, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
- Examine that you have two towing rings on the automobiles, which will allow you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
- Examine that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
- Have functional signalling on the Subaru Outback to be towed.
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These are the rules to follow if you want to tow your Subaru Outback. On the other hand remember 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 examine the following section.
Have your Subaru Outback towed by a professional
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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Subaru Outback in good conditions, it keeps the most reasonable resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services absolutely free. Here are the points to verify 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 insured in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Examine that the complications you are struggling with are well taken care of by your insurer.
- Finally, verify the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the information you need to tow your Subaru Outback in good conditions.
To get more tips on the Subaru Outback, take a look at the Subaru Outback category.
