Having a car is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us rarely 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 repercussions are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Suzuki Jimny that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest workshop. In this guideline we will show you how to tow a Suzuki Jimny, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To achieve this, first we will examine the rules to follow when towing a Suzuki Jimny, then how to tow a Suzuki Jimny yourself, and at last, 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 Jimny

It is in actual fact possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Suzuki Jimny you will have to follow some restrictions. We present them to you down below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Suzuki Jimny may put at risk yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not enable you to predict possible problems 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 Suzuki Jimny and the car towing it are properly aligned, to maintain a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Suzuki Jimny being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Suzuki Jimny by yourself

Now that you have learned the basic rules for securely towing a Suzuki Jimny, we will present you the different solutions to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Suzuki Jimny, 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 kinds existing tow bars to tow your Suzuki Jimny, 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 car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have efficient signalling on the Suzuki Jimny to be towed.

These are the rules to follow if you want to tow your Suzuki Jimny. On the other hand bear 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 recommend you to examine the following section.

Have your Suzuki Jimny towed by a professional

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Finally, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Suzuki Jimny in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might sound like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services free of charge. Here are the details 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 shown in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the complications you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, verify the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your Suzuki Jimny in good conditions.

If you want more tutorials on the Suzuki Jimny, go to our Suzuki Jimny category.