Having a car is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. However, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the outcomes are going to be quite different. In any case, a Toyota Yaris 3 that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest garage area. In this guideline we will describe how to tow a Toyota Yaris 3, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will look at the rules to stick to when towing a Toyota Yaris 3, then how to tow a Toyota Yaris 3 yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.
The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Toyota Yaris 3
It is in truth possible to tow your car. However, if you want to go into towing a Toyota Yaris 3 you will have to stick to 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 Toyota Yaris 3 may endanger yourself and other users 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 enable you to predict possible obstacles 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 Yaris 3 and the car towing it are properly aligned, to maintain a good behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both cars.
- If the Toyota Yaris 3 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first car so that you can warn the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Toyota Yaris 3 by yourself
Now that you have discovered the basic protocols for safely towing a Toyota Yaris 3, we will present you the different methods to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Toyota Yaris 3, 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.
- You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Toyota Yaris 3, 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 cars, which will let you to connect them together with the tow bar.
- Verify that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
- Have working signalling on the Toyota Yaris 3 to be towed.
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These are the protocols to stick to if you want to tow your Toyota Yaris 3. However 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 suggest you to examine the following section.
Have your Toyota Yaris 3 towed by a specialist
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To finish , last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Toyota Yaris 3 in good conditions, it remains the most rational method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services cost-free. Here are the details to check 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).
- Verify that the complications you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
- Finally, check the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the information you need to tow your Toyota Yaris 3 in good conditions.
If you want more tutorials on the Toyota Yaris 3, go to our Toyota Yaris 3 category.
