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Volkswagen Caravelle

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The Volkswagen Caravelle, a people carrier that is equally at home taking the family on holiday as it is carrying business clients to the airport. Designed with freedom and independence in mind, it always gets you to your destination in style.

Volkswagen Caravelle consumer reviews by year of make:   1991  2002 

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  • "Hi, I am trying to replace the central rear brake light on my Volkswagen Caravelle Multivan. Could you tell me how to remove the door skin please? Tha..." (Grant, 30/01/2012 18:26:48)
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  • "Hi, has anybody had problems with the power closing mechanism on the Caravelle tailgate? I haven’t had the VW long and everything worked great, ..." (Bryan Coombe, 18/01/2012 11:53:21)
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  • "Any ideas why the back of my Volkswagen Caravelle gets very hot, while the front remains cold with the control unit set at 23 degrees front, and 20 de..." (Daniel Bailey, 12/12/2011 15:21:45)
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  • "How long should a Volkswagen Caravelle’s brake pads last doing city driving? I had front and rear replaced 12 months ago and have just had to ha..." (Leigh-Ann Daly, 05/12/2011 13:40:59)
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  • "Please help! I have a problem on my Volkswagen Caravelle with the engine management lighting up and losing power and cruise control. This only happens..." (Denis O’Sullivan, 30/11/2011 13:39:01)
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  • Jaco Minnie 's question has been answered: "'I had the same problem on my 52 plate T4 Caravelle and the clutch finally gave in. The clutch plate was thinner than an LP record when it came out so..." (31/10/2011 08:44:09)
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  • Phil's question has been answered: "'Check bleed order first as that will be your order of wheel/pad replacement. The rear calipers probably wind clockwise inwards having eased the pads ..." (17/10/2011 08:58:57)
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Volkswagen Caravelle consumer car reviews

John Bell, Scotland

Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5 TDi 9 seater 2002

5 star review

I bought this van when it was two years old and it had 230000 miles on it. I changed the belts and gave it a good service the only trouble I have had with it is the water-pump and the power-steering which were properly due for a change anyway i modified the aux eater to come on by remote control great on frosty mornings before this I always had Transits 4 of but after driving the Caravelle I would never go back to transits. I can remove the seats and I have a space every bit as good as the transit but with the luxury only a Caravelle can provide.

Submitted: 07/01/2009 11:39:17 | ID: 2358

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Paul Williams, Leicestershire

Volkswagen Caravelle Syncro 1991

4 star review

My second Volkswagen, the previous 1985 1.6 diesel Transporter van is still going strong. Great for work use, mpg and no problems. I have had a trouble free 22years ... for domestic and off road my second vehicle a 2.1 Syncro Caravelle with permanent 4 wheel drive with additional diff locks although heavier to run on petrol great fun to drive and loads of space to seat seven adults, table, fold down bed etc but may convert to dual fuel lpg and flick switch back to petrol when required very cheap to run and two fuel tanks.

Submitted: 22/02/2008 09:56:29 | ID: 1058

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Denny Peterson, Lancashire

Volkswagen Caravelle 2.5 TDi PD (174) SE

4 star review

As a self employed taxi driver you can’t afford to have any vehicle that’s unreliable so for me it had to be a VW. The Caravelle is very comfortable and easy to drive and when you’re behind the wheel for 8 hours a day that counts for a lot. The interior is quality built and durable. All in all it’s a good workhorse and should retain good resale value. Not the cheapest 7 seater on the market but you get what you pay for.

Submitted: 27/10/2007 22:00:24 | ID: 414

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