Having an automobile is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know very well, even the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. Nevertheless, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the results are going to be quite different. No matter the reason, a Volvo S90 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only treatment is often to tow it to the nearest workshop. In this content we will teach you how to tow a Volvo S90, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will examine the rules to adhere to when towing a Volvo S90, then how to tow a Volvo S90 yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to adhere to if you want to tow an Volvo S90

It is in reality possible to tow your car. Nevertheless, if you want to go into towing a Volvo S90 you will have to adhere to some regulation. We present them to you down below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Volvo S90 may endanger yourself and other drivers 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 let you to anticipate 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 be certain that the Volvo S90 and the car towing it are properly lined up, to maintain a good behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
  • If the Volvo S90 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate linked to the first car so that you can alert the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Volvo S90 by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic protocols for safely towing a Volvo S90, we will learn you the different approaches to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Volvo S90, 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 Volvo S90, 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 vehicles, which will allow you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
  • Examine that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have efficient signalling on the Volvo S90 to be towed.

These are the regulation to adhere to if you want to tow your Volvo S90. 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 go through the following section.

Have your Volvo S90 towed by a specialist

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Finally, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Volvo S90 in good conditions, it remains the most logical method, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This may seem 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 details 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 insured in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Examine 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 info you need to tow your Volvo S90 in good conditions.

If you wish more guides on the Volvo S90, go to our Volvo S90 category.