2006 Volkswagen Caddy STDi 2.0L diesel

Summary:

A nice car to drive with heaps of style

Faults:

Mostly all things connected to the wheels and suspension have been replaced lots of times; mostly the drop bars and CV joints need replacing every year.

The engine itself is great.

The gearbox is a nightmare, as is the auto door lock system, but I still love it for the level of comfort and style.

General Comments:

Very economic engine. Great for people who spend 8 hours a day driving.

The main bugbear is the CV joints.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 29th April, 2015

2005 Volkswagen Caddy Life 1.6 diesel

Summary:

Happy out with it!

Faults:

Things falling off.

Hooks breaking & electric windows get stuck easily.

Other than that, all good!

General Comments:

Very good for a disabled car. A cheap alternative compared to its disabled friendly rivals such as the Fiat Doblo, Chrysler Voyager or Citroen C8.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th March, 2014

1998 Volkswagen Caddy SD 1.9 diesel

Summary:

Reliable and cheap to run

Faults:

Nothing proper servicing won't catch.

General Comments:

Very reliable van, a bit slow with only 64 bhp.

Good load capacity, and towing doesn't make much difference to performance.

Does suffer in its twilight years with engine management and gear/clutch trouble, but still driveable.

Watch out for rust.

Comfortable over long drives.

Not very safe; I was in one that was hit head on at 50mph, and it crumpled like a paper cup.

Economical on the diesel, and parts are available.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 2nd May, 2008