Having a vehicle is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know perfectly, even the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between an automobile that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the outcomes are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a Volkswagen Golf 2 that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the nearest garage. In this content we will teach you how to tow a Volkswagen Golf 2, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will examine the rules to adhere to when towing a Volkswagen Golf 2, then how to tow a Volkswagen Golf 2 yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Volkswagen Golf 2

It is surely possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Volkswagen Golf 2 you will have to adhere to some regulation. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Volkswagen Golf 2 may endanger yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not go over 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not enable 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 sure that the Volkswagen Golf 2 and the car towing it are properly lined up, to maintain a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Volkswagen Golf 2 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Volkswagen Golf 2 by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic rules for securely towing a Volkswagen Golf 2, we will learn you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Volkswagen Golf 2, as ropes, straps or other products are not appropriate 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.
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  • You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Volkswagen Golf 2, 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 connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Examine that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Volkswagen Golf 2 to be towed.

These are the rules to adhere to if you want to tow your Volkswagen Golf 2. On the other hand 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 Volkswagen Golf 2 towed by a professional

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To finish , last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Volkswagen Golf 2 in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable solution, 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 free of charge. Here are the points to check 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).
  • Examine that the complications you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, check the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your Volkswagen Golf 2 in good conditions.

To get more tips on the Volkswagen Golf 2, take a look at the Volkswagen Golf 2 category.