Broken front drivers coil UK

[Madmags]

Hi

I need to get my Alphard to garage but front spring is broken so as it is normally low profile it is even lower 1 inch off ground. What is best type of truck for towing as I do not want to damage front bumper or spring/suspension Thanks all in advance 😊 

[Rojie]

3 hours ago, Madmags said:

Hi

I need to get my Alphard to garage but front spring is broken so as it is normally low profile it is even lower 1 inch off ground. What is best type of truck for towing as I do not want to damage front bumper or spring/suspension Thanks all in advance 😊 

 

Hello Margaret,

 

Welcome to the Forum.

 

You cannot have your vehicle towed with the front wheels on the ground.

Or any wheels if you have a 4 wheel drive.

 

As you have a two wheel front drive the least you need is a tow vehicle with a Dolly; otherwise a flatbed wagon/trailer

[Madmags]

1 hour ago, Rojie said:

 

Hello Margaret,

 

Welcome to the Forum.

 

You cannot have your vehicle towed with the front wheels on the ground.

Or any wheels if you have a 4 wheel drive.

 

As you have a two wheel front drive the least you need is a tow vehicle with a Dolly; otherwise a flatbed wagon/trailer

Thanks Rojie, and your reply is really really really appreciated🤗 I was looking at the dolly, so think I will advise breakdown company that type of unit is required as a preference as I think the flatbed will knock the bumper off, love the van but this low profile gives me headaches 🫠 thanks again you're a star 🌟 

[Rojie]

53 minutes ago, Madmags said:

Thanks Rojie, and your reply is really really really appreciated🤗 I was looking at the dolly, so think I will advise breakdown company that type of unit is required as a preference as I think the flatbed will knock the bumper off, love the van but this low profile gives me headaches 🫠 thanks again you're a star 🌟 

 

Just be aware that with the Dolly, the rear valance will be closer to the ground than usual.

[Madmags]

1 hour ago, Rojie said:

 

Just be aware that with the Dolly, the rear valance will be closer to the ground than usual.

Thanks Rojie, rear coils were done so it is higher but def ensure the recovery person is advised to watch front and rear whatever they advise ro be used I will go with their guidance🤞🙂 thanks again 😁 

[Madmags]

Hi Rojie, just an update, managed to get a fix done by AA to drive (nurse it) to garage without any scrapes, all done and higher so all good, thanks for your advice really appreciated 👏 😁

[Madmags]

Hi Rojie, just an update, managed to get a fix done by AA to drive (nurse it) to garage without any scrapes, all done and higher so all good, thanks for your advice really appreciated 👏 😁