Having a vehicle is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, 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 consequences are going to be quite different. In any case, a Toyota Hilux that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the closest mechanic. In this guideline we will teach you how to tow a Toyota Hilux, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To achieve this, first we will look at the rules to stick to when towing a Toyota Hilux, then how to tow a Toyota Hilux yourself, and finally, 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 Toyota Hilux

It is in truth possible to tow your vehicle. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Toyota Hilux you will have to stick to some protocols. We present them to you just below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Toyota Hilux 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 cars, a high speed will not allow 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 be certain that the Toyota Hilux and the car towing it are properly lined up, to hold a good behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the Toyota Hilux being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first vehicle so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Toyota Hilux by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic rules for safely towing a Toyota Hilux, we will learn you the different solutions to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Toyota Hilux, 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 vehicle. 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 Toyota Hilux, 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 cars, which will allow you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the Toyota Hilux to be towed.

These are the rules to stick to if you want to tow your Toyota Hilux. On the other hand remember 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 browse the following section.

Have your Toyota Hilux towed by a specialist

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To finish , last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Toyota Hilux in good conditions, it remains the most logical resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may look like an expensive choice, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services absolutely free. 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 matching with the mileage insured in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the complications you are struggling with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, verify the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the info you need to tow your Toyota Hilux in good conditions.

To find more tips on the Toyota Hilux, take a look at the Toyota Hilux category.