Having a vehicle is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know very well, even the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. However, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the consequences are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a Volkswagen Scirocco that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the closest workshop. In this content we will explain how to tow a Volkswagen Scirocco, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will have a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a Volkswagen Scirocco, then how to tow a Volkswagen Scirocco 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 Scirocco

It is indeed possible to tow your vehicle. However, if you want to go into towing a Volkswagen Scirocco you will have to adhere to some rules. We present them to you down below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Volkswagen Scirocco 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 vehicles, a high speed will not allow you to anticipate possible problems 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 sure that the Volkswagen Scirocco and the car towing it are properly aligned, to hold a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Volkswagen Scirocco being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate connected to the first vehicle so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Volkswagen Scirocco by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic specifications for securely towing a Volkswagen Scirocco, we will teach you the different methods to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Volkswagen Scirocco, 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 vehicle. 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 Scirocco, 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 vehicles, which will let you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
  • Have working signalling on the Volkswagen Scirocco to be towed.

These are the protocols to adhere to if you want to tow your Volkswagen Scirocco. However bear 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 encourage you to examine the following section.

Have your Volkswagen Scirocco towed by a professional

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To finish , last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Volkswagen Scirocco in good conditions, it remains 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 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 agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Verify that the problems you are struggling 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 Scirocco in good conditions.

Whenever you have any additional questions about the Volkswagen Scirocco, do not hesitate to consult our Volkswagen Scirocco category.