Wednesday, November 27, 2013
How to Move a Car With a Dead Starter
When you turn the key in your cars ignition and the car fails to start, you may begin seeing dollar signs. The cost of repairing your vehicle is an immediate concern, and the cost of towing the vehicle soon follows. If your vehicles starter has failed, you can eliminate the towing costs by safely moving the vehicle on your own. By following a few quick steps, you can tow the vehicle to the appropriate location with a simple tow strap.
Instructions
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Ask a friend or family member with a heavy-duty truck capable of towing cargo to help move your car. Trucks and large sport utility vehicles are recommended.
2Attach one end of the tow strap to the hooks or holes in the front frame of your car. Do not attach the straps to the bumper of the car as your bumper cannot handle the pull of the tow and may become damaged.
3Attach the remaining end of the tow strap to the back of the truck or sport utility vehicle doing the towing. Loop or hook the strap on the towing hitch receiver on the vehicle, not the bumper.
4Turn on the hazard lights in both vehicles to signal other drivers to slow down and maintain assured clear distance. Assign a person to drive the towed vehicle with the dead starter. Although the car cannot run, someone must steer the vehicle and apply the brakes when stopping.
5Put the car being towed in "Neutral." Drive slowly and avoid busy roadways. Ensure that the lead vehicle allows turning and stopping time for the towed vehicle, to avoid a collision. Drive with caution and avoid slamming on the brakes, which may cause the strap to jerk loose (see Reference one).
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