Having a vehicle is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know very well, 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 results are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Suzuki Grand Vitara that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the closest garage. In this article we will explain how to tow a Suzuki Grand Vitara, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will take a look at the rules to follow when towing a Suzuki Grand Vitara, then how to tow a Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara

It is obviously possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Suzuki Grand Vitara you will have to follow some protocols. We present them to you down below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Suzuki Grand Vitara may put at risk yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both automobiles, 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 that the Suzuki Grand Vitara and the car towing it are properly aligned, to keep a good behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Suzuki Grand Vitara being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Suzuki Grand Vitara by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic rules for safely towing a Suzuki Grand Vitara, we will teach you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Suzuki Grand Vitara, 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 types of existing tow bars to tow your Suzuki Grand Vitara, 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 automobiles, which will allow you to connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Suzuki Grand Vitara to be towed.

These are the protocols to follow if you want to tow your Suzuki Grand Vitara. On the other hand keep 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 advise you to examine the following section.

Have your Suzuki Grand Vitara towed by a professional

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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Suzuki Grand Vitara in good conditions, it keeps the most logical 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 at no cost. 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 accordance with the mileage insured in your contract (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.
  • Finally, verify the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your Suzuki Grand Vitara in good conditions.

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