Having a vehicle is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. Nevertheless, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the consequences are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a Vauxhall Corsa that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the nearest mechanic. In this article we will describe how to tow a Vauxhall Corsa, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To achieve this, first we will take a look at the rules to follow when towing a Vauxhall Corsa, then how to tow a Vauxhall Corsa yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.
The rules to follow if you want to tow an Vauxhall Corsa
It is in fact possible to tow your car. Nevertheless, if you want to go into towing a Vauxhall Corsa you will have to follow some rules. We present them to you down below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Vauxhall Corsa may endanger yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not go over 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not allow you to predict possible challenges 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 that the Vauxhall Corsa and the car towing it are properly lined up, to hold a good behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
- If the Vauxhall Corsa being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first car so that you can notify the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Vauxhall Corsa by yourself
Now that you have found out the basic rules for safely towing a Vauxhall Corsa, we will present you the different solutions to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Vauxhall Corsa, as ropes, straps or other products are not suitable and will only risk you having an accident. 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 Vauxhall Corsa, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
- Examine that you have two towing rings on the vehicles, which will allow you to link them together with the tow bar.
- Examine that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
- Have efficient signalling on the Vauxhall Corsa to be towed.
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These are the protocols to follow if you want to tow your Vauxhall Corsa. Nevertheless 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 advise you to examine the following section.
Have your Vauxhall Corsa towed by a specialist
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Finally, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Vauxhall Corsa in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable remedy, 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 at no cost. 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 matching with the mileage insured in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Examine that the complications you are facing 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 Vauxhall Corsa in good conditions.
To find more tips on the Vauxhall Corsa, take a look at the Vauxhall Corsa category.
