Having a vehicle is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, 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 results are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Volkswagen Polo 3 that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the nearest garage area. In this guideline we will teach you how to tow a Volkswagen Polo 3, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will have a look at the rules to stick to when towing a Volkswagen Polo 3, then how to tow a Volkswagen Polo 3 yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to stick to if you want to tow an Volkswagen Polo 3

It is in fact possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Volkswagen Polo 3 you will have to stick to some simple rules. We present them to you below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Volkswagen Polo 3 may endanger yourself and other motorists 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 allow you to predict 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 be certain that the Volkswagen Polo 3 and the car towing it are properly lined up, to keep up a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Volkswagen Polo 3 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first car so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Volkswagen Polo 3 by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic rules for safely towing a Volkswagen Polo 3, we will present you the different techniques to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Volkswagen Polo 3, 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 car. 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 Polo 3, 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 ttach them together with the tow bar.
  • Examine that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the Volkswagen Polo 3 to be towed.

These are the regulation to stick to if you want to tow your Volkswagen Polo 3. On the other hand bear in mind that this alternative 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 Polo 3 towed by a professional

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Finally, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Volkswagen Polo 3 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 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).
  • Examine that the complications you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • Finally, check the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your Volkswagen Polo 3 in good conditions.

To find more tips on the Volkswagen Polo 3, take a look at the Volkswagen Polo 3 category.