Having a vehicle is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know very well, also the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. However, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the results are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a Toyota Yaris that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the nearest workshop. In this guideline we will describe how to tow a Toyota Yaris, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will look at the rules to follow when towing a Toyota Yaris, then how to tow a Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris

It is surely possible to tow your automobile. However, if you want to go into towing a Toyota Yaris you will have to follow some measures. We present them to you down below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Toyota Yaris 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 automobiles, a high speed will not let 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 sure that the Toyota Yaris and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to maintain a good behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Toyota Yaris being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first automobile so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Toyota Yaris by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic rules for safely towing a Toyota Yaris, we will present you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Toyota Yaris, 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 automobile. 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 Toyota Yaris, 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 let you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Toyota Yaris to be towed.

These are the restrictions to follow if you want to tow your Toyota Yaris. However 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 suggest you to browse the following section.

Have your Toyota Yaris towed by a professional

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Finally, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Toyota Yaris in good conditions, it remains the most logical resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services totally free. 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 included in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the problems 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 Toyota Yaris in good conditions.

If you want more guides on the Toyota Yaris, go to our Toyota Yaris category.