Having an automobile is useful, 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 an automobile that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the consequences are going to be quite different. In any case, a Volkswagen Golf 8 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest mechanic. In this content page we will explain how to tow a Volkswagen Golf 8, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will check out the rules to stick to when towing a Volkswagen Golf 8, then how to tow a Volkswagen Golf 8 yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.
The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Volkswagen Golf 8
It is obviously possible to tow your automobile. However, if you want to go into towing a Volkswagen Golf 8 you will have to stick to some restrictions. We present them to you down below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Volkswagen Golf 8 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 automobiles, a high speed will not let you to anticipate possible problems 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 make sure that the Volkswagen Golf 8 and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to keep up a good behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
- If the Volkswagen Golf 8 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.
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How to tow a Volkswagen Golf 8 by yourself
Now that you have learned the basic specifications for safely towing a Volkswagen Golf 8, we will teach you the different ways to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Volkswagen Golf 8, 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.
- You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Volkswagen Golf 8, 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 allow you to link them together with the tow bar.
- Check that the towing automobile is heavier than the automobile to be towed.
- Have efficient signalling on the Volkswagen Golf 8 to be towed.
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These are the restrictions to stick to if you want to tow your Volkswagen Golf 8. However 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 advise you to go through the following section.
Have your Volkswagen Golf 8 towed by a specialist
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To conclude, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Volkswagen Golf 8 in good conditions, it keeps the most rational solution, 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 cost-free. Here are the details 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).
- Check that the problems you are struggling 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 8 in good conditions.
If you wish more tutorials on the Volkswagen Golf 8, go to our Volkswagen Golf 8 category.
