Having a car is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know very well, even the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. Nevertheless, between a vehicle 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 Rabbit that doesn’t drive is tricky to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this article content we will show you how to tow a Volkswagen Rabbit, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum security. To do this, first we will take a look at the rules to follow when towing a Volkswagen Rabbit, then how to tow a Volkswagen Rabbit yourself, and finally, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.
The rules to follow if you want to tow an Volkswagen Rabbit
It is in fact possible to tow your vehicle. Nevertheless, if you want to go into towing a Volkswagen Rabbit you will have to follow some measures. We present them to you just below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Volkswagen Rabbit may put at risk yourself and other motorists if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must always stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not enable you to predict 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 certain that the Volkswagen Rabbit and the car towing it are properly aligned, to hold a good behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
- If the Volkswagen Rabbit being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first vehicle so that you can alert the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Volkswagen Rabbit by yourself
Now that you have discovered the basic rules for safely towing a Volkswagen Rabbit, we will learn you the different ways to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Volkswagen Rabbit, 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 vehicle. 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 Rabbit, 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 vehicles, which will allow you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
- Check that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
- Have functional signalling on the Volkswagen Rabbit to be towed.
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These are the regulation to follow if you want to tow your Volkswagen Rabbit. Nevertheless remember 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 recommend you to examine the following section.
Have your Volkswagen Rabbit towed by a specialist
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Finally, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Volkswagen Rabbit in good conditions, it remains the most logical resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may look like an expensive choice, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services totally 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 matching with the mileage insured in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Check that the problems you are facing 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 Rabbit in good conditions.
If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Volkswagen Rabbit, do not hesitate to consult our Volkswagen Rabbit category.
