Having an automobile is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know very well, also the luckiest among us hardly ever 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 repercussions are going to be quite different. In any case, a Volkswagen Polo 4 that doesn’t drive is complex to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the closest garage area. In this guideline we will explain how to tow a Volkswagen Polo 4, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will have a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a Volkswagen Polo 4, then how to tow a Volkswagen Polo 4 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 Polo 4

It is in fact possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Volkswagen Polo 4 you will have to adhere to some regulation. We present them to you down below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Volkswagen Polo 4 may endanger yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not exceed 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both cars, a high speed will not let you to predict possible challenges 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 the Volkswagen Polo 4 and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to hold a great behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both cars.
  • If the Volkswagen Polo 4 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Volkswagen Polo 4 by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic protocols for safely towing a Volkswagen Polo 4, we will teach you the different ways to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Volkswagen Polo 4, 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 Polo 4, 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 cars, which will let you to connect them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have functioning signalling on the Volkswagen Polo 4 to be towed.

These are the regulation to adhere to if you want to tow your Volkswagen Polo 4. On the other hand remember 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 encourage you to browse the following section.

Have your Volkswagen Polo 4 towed by a professional

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To conclude, last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Volkswagen Polo 4 in good conditions, it remains the most logical resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might sound like an expensive solution, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services at no cost. Here are the points to verify on your insurance contract before calling a tow truck:

  • That the distance between your home and the place of breakdown is in respect with the mileage insured in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Verify that the complications you are struggling with are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, verify the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your Volkswagen Polo 4 in good conditions.

Whenever you have any further questions about the Volkswagen Polo 4, do not hesitate to consult our Volkswagen Polo 4 category.