Having a vehicle is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know very well, even 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 repercussions are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a Volkswagen Atlas that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest workshop. In this article we will describe how to tow a Volkswagen Atlas, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum security. To get this done, first we will check out the rules to follow when towing a Volkswagen Atlas, then how to tow a Volkswagen Atlas yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to follow if you want to tow an Volkswagen Atlas
It is obviously possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Volkswagen Atlas you will have to follow some regulation. We present them to you down below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Volkswagen Atlas may put at risk yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not let 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 Volkswagen Atlas and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to hold a good behaviour.
- Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
- If the Volkswagen Atlas being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first automobile so that you can notify the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Volkswagen Atlas by yourself
Now that you have found out the basic specifications for securely towing a Volkswagen Atlas, we will learn you the different techniques to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Volkswagen Atlas, as ropes, straps or other products are not suitable 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.
- You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Volkswagen Atlas, 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 vehicles, which will allow you to link them together with the tow bar.
- Check that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
- Have functioning signalling on the Volkswagen Atlas to be towed.
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These are the restrictions to follow if you want to tow your Volkswagen Atlas. On the other hand keep 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 encourage you to browse the following section.
Have your Volkswagen Atlas towed by a professional
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To conclude, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Volkswagen Atlas in good conditions, it keeps the most reasonable remedy, 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 at no cost. Here are the details 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 insured in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Check that the complications 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 information you need to tow your Volkswagen Atlas in good conditions.
If you need more tutorials on the Volkswagen Atlas, go to our Volkswagen Atlas category.
