What is covered under the Volkswagen Caddy warranty?

The Volkswagen Caddy is a vehicle fit for a number of uses. The little van, initially used by businesses as a transport van was adapted to suit the needs of the personal owner who wanted a well built, reliable and practical people mover that was as easy to drive as a Golf.

The Caddy is offered with various body styles ranging from a panel van to a Crew Bus and even an Alltrack which offers the brands 4Motion all-wheel drive system. This gives the Caddy the ability to hit the road less travelled and thanks to efficient engines the Caddy will be able to take you to those places less explored in comfort. The latest addition to the Caddy engine range is the brands brilliant 1.0 TSI which features in the Caddy Trendline. The three-cylinder turbocharged motor has a power output of 75kW and a torque figure of 175Nm.

The question remains though, what is covered by the warranty and service plan? Many times customers pay for these plans and are not sure what is, and what is not covered, this could lead to a customer missing out on benefits that they are indeed entitled to.

 

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Let us see what’s offered

 

1. 3 year/60 000km Genuine AutoMotion Service Plan

The Volkswagen Caddy range (excluding 1,6i) comes standard with a 3 year / 60 000km Service Plan. The service plan will cover service items required by your vehicle for three years or up-to 60 000km, whichever comes first. These items generally include items such as: Spark Plugs, Air Filter, Pollen Filter, Engine Oil, Petrol Filter, Sump Plug, Brake Fluid, Engine Cleaner, Consumables and Labour. The benefits of this is that when your car needs a service and is within its contractual time frame, you, the customer need only to book it in, drop it off and collect it when completed. All costs are covered by your plan and services are every 15 000km.

 

2. Warranty & Paint 3 years / 120 000km

The Caddy Trendline and Alltrack, being the more lifestyle options also come standard with a paint warranty as well as a 12 year corrosion warranty as standard. The paint warranty save guards the paint on the car for any manufacturer defects that may occur within the first three years. The paint work however must be cared for in accordance with the recommended guidelines set out in the handbook. As for the corrosion warranty, that covers the internal body sections and panels of your Volkswagen against rusting through from the inside for a period of 12 years.

Volkswagen also offers a host of various extensions to their plans at competitive prices. They can even tailor make a plan depending on your specific needs and requirements. The brand also offers fleet services for those who do long-distance driving and need extensive cover. For more information visit the  for a detailed look at your options regarding the various service and maintenance plans available for their range of products.

 

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