1979 Commer Van review from UK and Ireland
"Characterful van demonstrating 1970's strength/reliability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This is a very rare van, about 2 a year are seen. Mine is in light blue - it sits outside my house everyday - I don't like using it much because there are no dealers left! The youngest Commer would have been made in about 1980! When used - only to go into Twickenham town itself, but that is hardly ever.
General comments?
So old that it has no heater/radio, but I really like it. Good loadspace, rare, hopefully I might take it on a long run to give it a blast, but I won't take it over 60mph - too risky. Quite comfortable and roomy. Seats made of 1970s plastic - windscreen wipers weak. Fun van though - not often seen! Runs on 4 star petrol - I have only ever filled it up about 40 times!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 0.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 38000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 20th April, 2000 |