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Truck Towing Car: Your Complete Guide

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19/02/2025

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You’ve probably seen a powerful truck towing a small car on the road. That’s when the “elephant” has to rescue the “mouse,” when a car encounters an unexpected problem. But what are the legal regulations regarding this? What should you keep in mind for safe towing? Let’s explore the details in this article from XE TẢI HÀ NỘI.

Car Towing by Truck: What You Need to Know

1. Definition and Legal Regulations

According to Vietnam’s Road Traffic Law, towing is only permitted when the vehicle being towed experiences a breakdown and cannot move on its own. It must strictly adhere to regulations on speed, distance, signals, and more.

For example, Mr. Nguyen Van A (truck expert at Thaco Truong Hai truck company, Long Bien district, Hanoi) shares: “Many cases of trucks towing cars violate traffic laws due to not maintaining a safe distance, using improper cables, causing danger to road users.”

2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Towing

Advantages:

Fast: The quickest solution to move a broken-down car to a repair shop.
Economical: Towing costs are usually cheaper compared to hiring a specialized tow truck.

Disadvantages:

Dangerous: Improper towing can cause traffic accidents.
Damage-causing: Incorrect towing techniques can cause further damage to the towed vehicle.

3. Common Methods for Towing a Car

Towing with a cable: A popular and easy method, requiring a strong cable with appropriate load capacity.
Towing with a rigid bar: Commonly used for towing trucks with other trucks, ensuring rigidity and less shaking.

Car towing with a cable

4. Safety Precautions When Towing

Carefully check the condition of the cable, tow hooks, ensuring they are secure and have good load-bearing capacity.
Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
Turn on hazard warning lights and drive at a slow speed.
The driver of the towed vehicle should be present to control the brakes and steering wheel.

Checking the towing cable

Car Towing Service Price List at XE TẢI HÀ NỘI

Vehicle Type	Distance	Price (VND)
Car under 7 seats	Under 10km	500,000
	10 – 20km	800,000
	Over 20km	Negotiable
Pickup truck	Under 10km	700,000
	10 – 20km	1,000,000
	Over 20km	Negotiable

Note: The price list is for reference only, prices may vary depending on the time and specific conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Can I tow my own car when it breaks down?

Answer: Not recommended. Self-towing without sufficient knowledge and skills can be dangerous for you and other road users. Contact a professional towing service for assistance.

Question: Does XE TẢI HÀ NỘI’s towing service operate in the Hoai Duc district area?

Answer: Yes. Our towing service covers a wide area of Hanoi, including Hoai Duc district.

Question: In addition to towing services, what other services does XE TẢI HÀ NỘI provide?

Answer: In addition to towing services, we also provide a variety of other services such as: truck repair, truck maintenance, used truck sales, and more.

How to Purchase Services at XE TẢI HÀ NỘI

To use XE TẢI HÀ NỘI’s towing service, please contact the hotline: 098.XXX.XXXX or visit the website: https://xetaihanoi.edu.vn/ for more details.

Conclusion: Safety First

Towing is a situational solution when a car breaks down. However, always prioritize safety. We hope the information shared by XE TẢI HÀ NỘI in this article is helpful to you.

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