Having a car is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know very well, also the luckiest among us rarely 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 outcomes are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Toyota Corolla Verso that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the nearest mechanic. In this guideline we will show you how to tow a Toyota Corolla Verso, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will have a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a Toyota Corolla Verso, then how to tow a Toyota Corolla Verso yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Toyota Corolla Verso
It is in truth possible to tow your vehicle. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Toyota Corolla Verso you will have to adhere to some simple rules. We present them to you below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Toyota Corolla Verso may endanger yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must always 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
- 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 the Toyota Corolla Verso and the car towing it are properly aligned, to maintain a great behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
- If the Toyota Corolla Verso being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first vehicle so that you can notify the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Toyota Corolla Verso by yourself
Now that you have learned the basic specifications for safely towing a Toyota Corolla Verso, we will teach you the different approaches to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Toyota Corolla Verso, 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 Toyota Corolla Verso, 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 vehicles, which will allow you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
- Verify that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
- Have functional signalling on the Toyota Corolla Verso to be towed.
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These are the protocols to adhere to if you want to tow your Toyota Corolla Verso. On the other hand keep in mind 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 suggest you to examine the following section.
Have your Toyota Corolla Verso towed by a professional
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To conclude, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Toyota Corolla Verso in good conditions, it remains the most logical solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may look like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services cost-free. Here are the points to examine 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 shown in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Verify that the concerns you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
- Finally, examine the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the info you need to tow your Toyota Corolla Verso in good conditions.
To find more tips on the Toyota Corolla Verso, take a look at the Toyota Corolla Verso category.
