Having a vehicle is handy, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us hardly ever 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 Volvo S60 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the nearest garage area. In this guideline we will show you how to tow a Volvo S60, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To achieve this, first we will have a look at the rules to adhere to when towing a Volvo S60, then how to tow a Volvo S60 yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.
The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Volvo S60
It is in reality possible to tow your vehicle. However, if you want to go into towing a Volvo S60 you will have to adhere to some protocols. We present them to you below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Volvo S60 may put at risk 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 enable you to predict possible obstacles 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 be sure that the Volvo S60 and the car towing it are properly aligned, to keep up a good behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
- If the Volvo S60 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate associated with the first vehicle so that you can notify the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Volvo S60 by yourself
Now that you have found out the basic specifications for safely towing a Volvo S60, we will present you the different methods to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Volvo S60, 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 kinds existing tow bars to tow your Volvo S60, 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 Volvo S60 to be towed.
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These are the restrictions to adhere to if you want to tow your Volvo S60. However remember that this solution should only be used for short distances to avoid a more expensive towing, if you have a long distance to cover we advise you to browse the following section.
Have your Volvo S60 towed by a specialist
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To finish , last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Volvo S60 in good conditions, it keeps the most rational solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services cost-free. 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 respect with the mileage shown in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Examine that the concerns you are struggling with are well taken care of by your insurer.
- At last, check the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the info you need to tow your Volvo S60 in good conditions.
To find more tips on the Volvo S60, take a look at the Volvo S60 category.
