Can I tow my Rover 75 cdti home

Finbar1972 · 29th July 2018, 09:31

My car is currently stuck in a car park 4 miles from my home, EP display issue, I have heard rumours that automatics can not be towed.

Just wonderimg if I can get it towed home or will the car be damaged?

Finbar

paul d · 29th July 2018, 09:38

I've always been advised not to tow an Auto but that has always been over a longer distance 50ish miles.

If you know someone with a "dolly" so the front wheels are off the ground I'm sure you'd be ok.

Regards

Paul

macafee2 · 29th July 2018, 09:43

I have also been told not to tow an automatic.

Towing is now a mine field of legality, if you do tow a car, look at implications

macafee2

rrobson · 29th July 2018, 12:22

you need to lift the front wheels off the floor otherwise you can damage the gearbox. that or tow it with the engine running

75c · 29th July 2018, 12:32

''Your vehicle may be towed under the following conditions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the distance to be towed must not exceed 15 miles, and the towing speed must not exceed 25 mph.''

macafee2 · 29th July 2018, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by 75c

''Your vehicle may be towed under the following conditions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the distance to be towed must not exceed 15 miles, and the towing speed must not exceed 25 mph.''

where did you get that from? Have you a link?

cheers

macafee2

stevestrat · 29th July 2018, 12:53

Instructions for towing are in the owner's manual:

TOWING FOR RECOVERY
If your car is to be towed, most qualified recovery specialists
will use wheel lift equipment to suspend the front wheels,
while the rear wheels remain on the ground. However, if it is
necessary for the car to be towed with all four wheels on the
ground, abide by the following procedure.
Before being towed:
DO NOT remove the
starter key or turn the
starter switch off while the car is
being towed on four wheels -
this will prevent the steering
wheel from being turned.
1. Turn the starter key to the first position to unlock the
steering and then to the second position to enable the
brake lights, wipers and direction indicators to be
operated if necessary.
If, due to an accident or electrical fault, it is considered
unsafe to turn the starter switch to the first position,
disconnect the battery before turning the switch.
2. Place the gear lever in neutral (‘N’ for cars with
automatic transmission).
3. Release the handbrake.
While being towed observe the following:
· Without the engine running, greater effort will be
required to operate the brake pedal and turn the steering
wheel. Longer stopping distances will also be experienced.
· While towing for recovery, the towing vehicle should
never exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
Automatic transmission cars
Ideally, cars fitted with an automatic gearbox should only be
moved by trailer/transporter, or on suspended tow (with the
front wheels raised).
If these facilities are unavailable and it is ESSENTIAL for the
car to be towed on all four wheels, adhere strictly to the
following:
· DO NOT allow the car to be towed further than 30 miles
(50 km).
· Restrict the towing speed to a maximum of 30 mph (50
km/h).

29th July 2018, 09:31	#1
Finbar1972 Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Can I tow my Rover 75 cdti home My car is currently stuck in a car park 4 miles from my home, EP display issue, I have heard rumours that automatics can not be towed. Just wonderimg if I can get it towed home or will the car be damaged? Finbar

29th July 2018, 09:38	#2
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29th July 2018, 12:53	#7
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,648 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Instructions for towing are in the owner's manual: TOWING FOR RECOVERY If your car is to be towed, most qualified recovery specialists will use wheel lift equipment to suspend the front wheels, while the rear wheels remain on the ground. However, if it is necessary for the car to be towed with all four wheels on the ground, abide by the following procedure. Before being towed: DO NOT remove the starter key or turn the starter switch off while the car is being towed on four wheels - this will prevent the steering wheel from being turned. 1. Turn the starter key to the first position to unlock the steering and then to the second position to enable the brake lights, wipers and direction indicators to be operated if necessary. If, due to an accident or electrical fault, it is considered unsafe to turn the starter switch to the first position, disconnect the battery before turning the switch. 2. Place the gear lever in neutral (‘N’ for cars with automatic transmission). 3. Release the handbrake. While being towed observe the following: · Without the engine running, greater effort will be required to operate the brake pedal and turn the steering wheel. Longer stopping distances will also be experienced. · While towing for recovery, the towing vehicle should never exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Automatic transmission cars Ideally, cars fitted with an automatic gearbox should only be moved by trailer/transporter, or on suspended tow (with the front wheels raised). If these facilities are unavailable and it is ESSENTIAL for the car to be towed on all four wheels, adhere strictly to the following: · DO NOT allow the car to be towed further than 30 miles (50 km). · Restrict the towing speed to a maximum of 30 mph (50 km/h). __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

29th July 2018, 09:43	#3
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 15,009 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I have also been told not to tow an automatic. Towing is now a mine field of legality, if you do tow a car, look at implications macafee2

29th July 2018, 12:32	#5
75c Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Belfast Posts: 601 Thanks: 150 Thanked 294 Times in 190 Posts	''Your vehicle may be towed under the following conditions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the distance to be towed must not exceed 15 miles, and the towing speed must not exceed 25 mph.''