1996 Volkswagen Vento CL review from UK and Ireland
"Slow, poor handling and unreliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Where to start?
Refuses to start cold.
Electric windows have a mind of their own.
Even the slightest hint of a wet road would previously result in the engine cutting out. A little tinkering sorted this in the main, but the issue returned intermittently.
Thermostat failed causing it to overheat. Took car to a very reputable mechanic and he discovered that the head gasket's on its last legs, and the driver's side CV joint's about to go.
General comments?
The car's slow, handles poorly, and leans on its doorhandles in corners.
The body roll prevents the car from being comfortable.
Woeful engine lacks power, torque or reliability.
There is nothing about the car that I like.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 95000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 101000 miles |
| Previous car | Opel Vectra |
| Date of Entry | 17th May, 2009 |