Having a vehicle is practical, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And sadly, we know perfectly, also the luckiest among us rarely fall through the cracks. On the other hand, between an automobile that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the repercussions are going to be quite different. Nevertheless, a Volvo V60 that doesn’t drive is hard to move and the only remedy is often to tow it to the closest garage area. In this article content we will teach you how to tow a Volvo V60, respecting the regulation and guaranteeing maximum safety. To get this done, first we will take a look at the rules to follow when towing a Volvo V60, then how to tow a Volvo V60 yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.

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The rules to follow if you want to tow an Volvo V60

It is in reality possible to tow your car. On the other hand, if you want to go into towing a Volvo V60 you will have to follow some legislation. We present them to you down below:

  • Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Volvo V60 may endanger yourself and other users if you do it on an expressway.
  • Do not surpass 25 km/h, you must constantly stay in control of both automobiles, a high speed will not allow you to predict 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 Volvo V60 and the car towing it are correctly aligned, to keep up a great behaviour.
  • Turn on the warnings lights on both automobiles.
  • If the Volvo V60 being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first car so that you can warn the drivers behind you.

How to tow a Volvo V60 by yourself

Now that you have found out the basic protocols for securely towing a Volvo V60, we will learn you the different methods to do it:

  • Use only a tow bar to tow your Volvo V60, as ropes, straps or other products are not appropriate and will only risk you having an accident. 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 V60, 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 automobiles, which will allow you to link them together with the tow bar.
  • Check that the towing car is heavier than the car to be towed.
  • Have functional signalling on the Volvo V60 to be towed.

These are the rules to follow if you want to tow your Volvo V60. On the other hand 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 encourage you to read the following section.

Have your Volvo V60 towed by a specialist

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To conclude, last part of our guide, if you are not able to tow your Volvo V60 in good conditions, it remains the most reasonable resolution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might seem like an expensive choice, 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 respect with the mileage insured in your contract (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
  • Check that the concerns 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 V60 in good conditions.

If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Volvo V60, do not hesitate to consult our Volvo V60 category.