Having a car is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know very well, also 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 consequences are going to be quite different. In any case, a Volkswagen Multivan that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the nearest mechanic. In this content we will describe how to tow a Volkswagen Multivan, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will check out the rules to adhere to when towing a Volkswagen Multivan, then how to tow a Volkswagen Multivan yourself, and finally, 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 Multivan

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

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Volkswagen Multivan may endanger yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not allow you to anticipate possible obstacles 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 ensure that that the Volkswagen Multivan and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to keep a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Volkswagen Multivan being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first vehicle so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Volkswagen Multivan by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic protocols for securely towing a Volkswagen Multivan, we will present you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Volkswagen Multivan, 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 vehicle. It will be better to buy a towing bar.

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  • You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Volkswagen Multivan, 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 automobiles, which will let you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Examine that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the Volkswagen Multivan to be towed.

These are the regulation to adhere to if you want to tow your Volkswagen Multivan. 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 suggest you to read the following section.

Have your Volkswagen Multivan towed by a professional

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To conclude, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Volkswagen Multivan in good conditions, it keeps the most rational solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services absolutely free. Here are the details 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 shown in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Examine that the concerns you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, verify the deductible amount on your account.

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

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