How to Tow a Car?
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If the rear vehicle has brake issues or needs towing on icy or snowy roads, a tow bar should be the preferred choice. During the towing process, always turn on the hazard lights and drive in the outermost lane of the road. The towing vehicle must consider the towed vehicle behind, starting and stopping slowly and smoothly until the slack tow rope becomes taut.
As a mechanic with ten years of experience, I've seen too many cases where improper towing damaged vehicles. The first thing is to confirm your car can be towed—front-wheel-drive cars need a tow bar, rear-wheel-drive cars require driveshaft removal, and never casually tow a full-time four-wheel-drive vehicle! The tow hook must be screwed into the dedicated hole on the bumper until you hear a click indicating it's locked in place—using a steel cable is three times safer than a nylon rope. Remember to release the steering wheel lock, turn the key to the ACC position to allow steering movement, or the steering gear will be ruined. The brake pedal will feel twice as heavy as usual, so you need to press it half a second earlier. I suggest average car owners not attempt this themselves—spending 200 yuan for professional towing is the safest bet. Last year, an owner tried to save this cost and ended up spending 8,000 yuan on transmission repairs.
