Having a car is useful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And unfortunately, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between a vehicle that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the results are going to be quite different. In any case, a Volvo V50 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only solution is often to tow it to the nearest workshop. In this article we will teach you how to tow a Volvo V50, respecting the legislation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To achieve this, first we will have a look at the rules to follow when towing a Volvo V50, then how to tow a Volvo V50 yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a professional to tow your car.

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The rules to follow if you want to tow an Volvo V50

It is surely possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Volvo V50 you will have to follow some rules. We present them to you down below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, since the speed at which you will tow your Volvo V50 may endanger yourself and other drivers 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 allow you to predict possible obstacles 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 V50 and the car towing it are properly lined up, to maintain a good behaviour.
  • Switch on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Volvo V50 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 V50 by yourself

Now that you have discovered the basic specifications for securely towing a Volvo V50, we will learn you the different techniques to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Volvo V50, 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 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 Volvo V50, 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 automobiles, which will allow you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Verify that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have functioning signalling on the Volvo V50 to be towed.

These are the rules to follow if you want to tow your Volvo V50. On the other hand keep in mind 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 read the following section.

Have your Volvo V50 towed by a professional

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To finish , last part of our article, if you are not able to tow your Volvo V50 in good conditions, it remains the most logical method, 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 points to examine 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 contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Verify that the complications you are facing are well taken care of by your insurer.
  • At last, examine the deductible amount on your account.

Now you have all the information you need to tow your Volvo V50 in good conditions.

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