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I am sorry that the whole ordeal turned into a mound of stressors and unknowns, but I am certainly happy to hear the end result. Looking forward to seeing the wrapped I-Pace!
It cost $4K, here is a shot in the bright sunlight. (This is paint protective wrap, it is heavier than the typical wrap to better protect against rocks and other road hazards):
I've been covering this in another thread (https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/i...d-i-go-268541/), but given the problem thought a separate thread would be more helpful. My I-Pace had a catastrophic failure where the power distribution box failed, bricking the car and locking all four wheels. A flatbed truck was dispatched but initially couldn't pull the car out of its parking stall (it failed at the airport after being left for a few days). It looks like the tow cable compromised the main battery pack when the car was lifted onto the flatbed by the second flatbed tow truck rendering the car unsafe to drive. To me, this suggests the car should never be lifted from the rear with a cable and only from the front to protect the battery pack. Jaguar is not covering the damage and requested I engage my insurance company which has agreed to handle the claim. But, based on this, I'd advise that, if possible Roadside assistance, only pull the car onto a flatbed from the front, not the rear, particularly if the car will need to be lifted so that the battery pack isn't compromised. I expect the repair will not be trivial and may require replacing that expensive battery pack. Also, if you are calling a tow company and the car won't go into neutral or drive, ask if they have tire dollies because tire skid plates aren't adequate to pull the car due to its weight. (here is a picture of the damage, doesn't look like much, but now the battery pack seal is broken and the car is unsafe to drive): Battery back damage
I drive my car to Lowes this morning, but am not able to get it started to drive back home. I called Hagerty and they are sending a tow truck. Is it normal to take 90- min to 2.5 hrs to get service? I spoke with a few other companies that could have been here in 20min. $75 would have worth it. Thanks
It depends on the availability of the trucks they need for the car. Generally, for an electric, it requires a flatbed truck with dollies. And, as I discovered, going without the dollies is really expensive. I expect the extra time was to find the right truck. Why did you use Haggarty rather than Jaguar Roadside Assistance?
Towing rules also vary State by State. Generally, a tow rope is only used legally to pull the vehicle to the road; once on the road, you need either a trailer or a tow bar that secures the vehicle to the vehicle being towed. Having been pulled by a tow rope on the street myself and gotten into an accident (the brakes went out in the car being towed), I wouldn't advise a tow rope even if it was legal. Even with a harness, you need brake and turn signal lights to be visible, and, depending on the vehicle, you may have to either use a trailer or pull it in a way that the driven wheels don't engage (transmissions can overheat and electrics must be trailered). Of course, if it is a manual car and can be towed with the driven wheels on the road, make sure the car is out of gear; I've seen a lot of blown engines by people in RVs who are pulling cars who left those cars in low gear. But check with your local DMV for local rules. See what the AI says below, but I do agree that a trailer is generally your best bet, safer, and with the least potential damage to the car. Trailers are generally set up with brakes and lights, making them far safer to pull.
I queried AI and this was the response: Towing a car involves several methods, each suited for different scenarios. Here are three common ways to tow a car:
