Having an automobile is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know perfectly, also 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. Whatever the case, a Volkswagen Golf 6 that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the nearest mechanic. In this content we will teach you how to tow a Volkswagen Golf 6, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will examine the rules to adhere to when towing a Volkswagen Golf 6, then how to tow a Volkswagen Golf 6 yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.
The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Volkswagen Golf 6
It is in actual fact possible to tow your automobile. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Volkswagen Golf 6 you will have to adhere to some restrictions. We present them to you below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Volkswagen Golf 6 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 automobiles, a high speed will not let you to anticipate 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 be sure that the Volkswagen Golf 6 and the car towing it are properly lined up, to maintain a good behaviour.
- Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
- If the Volkswagen Golf 6 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first automobile so that you can notify the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Volkswagen Golf 6 by yourself
Now that you have discovered the basic protocols for securely towing a Volkswagen Golf 6, we will present you the different ways to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Volkswagen Golf 6, 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 automobile. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three kinds existing tow bars to tow your Volkswagen Golf 6, 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 automobiles, which will let you to link them together with the tow bar.
- Verify that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
- Have functional signalling on the Volkswagen Golf 6 to be towed.
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These are the restrictions to adhere to if you want to tow your Volkswagen Golf 6. On the other hand bear in mind that this method 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 go through the following section.
Have your Volkswagen Golf 6 towed by a professional
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Finally, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Volkswagen Golf 6 in good conditions, it keeps the most logical resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may be like an expensive solution, 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 shown in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Verify that the concerns you are being confronted with 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 6 in good conditions.
If you want more guides on the Volkswagen Golf 6, go to our Volkswagen Golf 6 category.
