Vauxhall Vivaro Crew Cab - A Good Builder's Van?

[@rubikclockweights]

Bought one yesterday as a family vehicle. Awesome video, taught me a lot. Thank you for educating me.

[@matsy1000]

Just buying one this week as a family van. How did you get on for the past three years?

[@videogalory]

I drove 2 vivaros and put 300k+ miles on each driving all over the uk and i never ended up on a tow truck once. Both those vans were maintained to the highest order and never had a gearbox fail or injector but did have 2 power steering pumps fail.

[@gdfggggg]

videogalory that’s pretty damn good tho.

[@stevebentman1139]

Great stuff Roger. Theres not enough real tradesman reviewing tools and vans.

[@SkillBuilder]

Thanks Steve I guess they are too busy working.

[@hifly1929]

I`ll keep that one in mind! I`m right now also searching a lot as to find out all the crappy sh*t about these cars and sift out the best one.... time consuming really but probably worth it.

[@joenewton210]

I’ve had an 18 plate from new, no complaints at all so far, reliable and quiet in the cab.

[@ou6037]

I liked how you accurately described the different facets of the van - thanks 👍

[@stevezodiac491]

I have exactly the same van as you but the Fiat Talento version. I did the same thing to the back door as you and dented a door by shutting the wrong one first. After owning it a little while you do not do it any more. As for repairing the damage, I took mine to a paintless repairer, he hammered it flat again and pulled it out, without breaking the paint at all, a real artist. You can't see where it was damaged in the slightest. It was a lot cheaper than the traditional paint repair method and doesn't open the paint up to the chance of rust, like rubbing down and filling does.

[@petrupatraucean7253]

Yes, I have a high roof vivaro from 55 reg since 2009 until now, not bad at all, will keep it as long it runs

[@MrStella1976]

I had a new Renault traffic sport basically same vehicle and absolutely loved it, sounds like your model has a dpf which are a nightmare when the vehicle gets older

[@Phalanx_84]

What a bloke!!! Great review!! I've driven VW Transporters before now and recently bought a new Vivaro, I honestly can't fault it, it's perfect for what I do!

[@SkillBuilder]

I am still very happy with mine despite all the doom laden comments here. Fingers crossed it carries on.

[@Blobjonblob]

I had a 2000 Ford transit and they were an absolute beast of a Van started every time didnt have all that fancy electronic stuff just a good old fashion hard working van. Last year I bought Renault Traffic and after a year of use I had to replace the gearbox. Stuff is made too cheap thats really what it is.

[@kroon275]

Thanks for the review mate. Looking for mid 20 teens Vivaro, and reviews are hard to come by 👍👌

[@razzyrascal7961]

In the early 00's our business had a fleet of Sprinters, then due to cost saving measures around 2010 we started moving onto the Vivaros. This lasted 6-8 years until the decision was made to move onto Transits. We STILL have some of the 2010 sprinters going (the ones that we didnt sell!); All the Vivaros fell to pieces (aesthetically and mechanically - gearboxes mainly but also baffling issues with panel side doors failing); and the Fords are going fine so far. In summary out of an evolving fleet of 20 plus Van's the best have been the Mercs and the worst by a country mile have been the Vauxhalls. British engineering at it's worst (in our opinion). Might be ok if you get a big discount/sponsorship, or for local traders driving around their county and down to the local merchants but certainly no good for proper commercial site use and long commutes.

[@spoonz1065]

Apart from the bi turbo bleed pipe which clogs for no reason and a 400 quid vauxhal bill . It's a great van . I'll upload a video how to fix it soon as no one goes into a huge amount of detail in to the fix yet .

[@rollovaughan]

9:00 in. As it’s a van derived crew van I’m sure the limit on A roads, duel track n motorways is 10mph below the limit. We never pay attention though so we.

[@nigeldennis7703]

Many thanks for the heads up on this van. I'm currently looking to buy one, not sure which yet, and I found your review to be very helpful.

[@stevefarmer3381]

Great review Roger that helped me a lot as I'm getting one the same company van so thanks 👍👍

[@phmtb]

A very decent, honest review there mate!

[@clintmannion5598]

Ive just getting a 2018 model sportive version got to say it drives like a dream was going to stick to a transit as ive always had them but the amount of people who said they are not as good as the early models put me right of

[@SkillBuilder]

Transits are not very secure. That alone would put me off.

[@clintmannion5598]

@@SkillBuilder Ive got loads of mates who have the transits and they say the spanner light comes on all the time i think u are just paying for the name now

[@allanb52]

I have an older Vivaro and your appraisal was very useful. That rear door dent problem goes way back to mine. But I think the vans are great.

[@SkillBuilder]

Mine has just cost me a load of money with ad blue issues.

[@allanb52]

@@SkillBuilder Pretty much everything new ads to problems. I think they made the best vans in the 90s, they got rid of many of the rust problems and the electronics were yet to come. Mine is a 2008 and a couple of nothing electronics problems. Mind you the common rail diesel engine is super smooth.

[@mikeclifton7778]

I'm on my second one (2019/68) 125 Sportive LWB which now has 48000 miles and just about to change 4 tyres and front discs/ pads, nothing rattles, nothing's gone wrong and that tyre mileage is pretty good. The first one was a late 2016/66 125 Sportive LWB which ran to 104000 miles in 25 months, apart from one noisy wheel bearing that one was good too. In fact, when it was presented for MoT the recorded miles had dropped to 69000! I've also bought a 120 Sportif SWB for conversion to a day van!

[@SkillBuilder]

Just had a clutch problem. My first fault with this van but, to be fair, Dylan was driving and he only drives automatics.

[@reubenklang3968]

Nice review. Better than pretty much every other review as you’re using it and got use to it. I had an 11 plate from brand new and it was great, no problems what so ever then I got to around 60k mileage and the clutch went. Then it was fine and perfect for a while long then joust everything started to go, gear the cables from the gear box fell off as well they are held in with a ball valve? Guy from the AA said it is a very common fault. Anyway it was starting to cost thousands to keep it going. Got rid. Got a 17 plate had it for a few months now and it’s annoying as, my side door doesn’t shut first time nor does passenger door. It needs to be slammed shut. The central locking doesn’t work half the time and the handles are stupidly stiff that half the time I don’t know whether or not it’s actually unlocked. One thing that does annoy me as well is that I can’t have the time and mileage or temperature in the display on the dash? Wtf is the deal with the single unit display. Silly things like that annoy me. The cup holders as well really annoy me too, I cannot fit a bottle of juice or my flash or drinking cup. It’s so annoying. They’ve put a cup holder at knee height in front of the centre seat. It’s pointless can’t hold any cup with liquid in it. They have also got rid of the hook which was perfect for holding bags for rubbish etc The seats are comfier though. Rant over 😝

[@SkillBuilder]

Dont be mad That is great user feedback. I am nervous now about all the things that might go wrong.

[@edwardcorry9598]

Yeah- great review Roger! Thanks

[@bf2404]

Only trouble with Vauxhall. The timing pulleys are made from plastic which in time become brittle and can potentially break and scr3w the engine. I would advise to change the pulleys when changing the belt/s.

[@adamb7599]

Great vid, I have a 64 plate transporter and it hasn't missed a beat since i brought it. Would reccomend VW vans to anyone

[@Fatjohn2508]

Adam B was looking for someone with a dub 😂

[@leonk.1031]

Adam B VW really makes very good transporters

[@Fatjohn2508]

Leon K. Very good on exterior but not so good on interior cough cup holders cough

[@Nickpaintbrush]

Ive had a Renault Trafic 2 litre 115 dci for 11 years, still running well. I will be replacing it with a Trafic when the time comes.

[@machomanOOOOHYEEEAH]

Paintbrush 1962 I had the Renault Trafic, 2003 imho it's a lovely van, but at same time piece of garbage junk....... Gearbox went, clutch went, gearbox went, clutch went, get the picture? If the gearbox hadn't gone, the clutch had gone. Silly just silly. Sold that bitch and bought the first Transit I looked at, what happened? Mother fucking clutch went! Repaired, and been great since. Just a note, I don't drive particularly hard, have good clutch control, been driving for 21 years, and am a very good driver.

[@Nickpaintbrush]

The 2003 model is a 1.9, I had one and didn't like it. Mine is the 2 litre turbo, in 11 years and 174000 miles its only needed a clutch at about 145000 miles, an alternator, battery and tyres. I had the cam chain done before it was needed, it runs great but wont run forever!

[@richardhayden4499]

I know vans can be hit or miss, but I’ve had a Ford transit 59 plate for 5 years, the guy didn’t really want to sell as it was such a good runner. I can honestly say that van is bomb proof, 5 MOT’s, 5 passes, I do think about upgrading, but I’m really reluctant to use anything else now. No doubt it will break down next week now I’ve said all that.

[@SkillBuilder]

Richard I love that "I really don't want to sell you this van because I love it so much". Good to know in this case it was justified.

[@richardhayden4499]

Skill Builder I’m always aware of the sales pitch, but for once it was true.👍🏻 Your channels great mate, keep it up.

[@benjaniroberts1984]

With the rear door issue with the dent I got a rubber door exterior protecter from Halfords and slid it on into place. Does the job 👍🏻

[@SkillBuilder]

Thanks Ben I will try it.

[@lee-in9wc]

Beautiful van mate and good colour !!

[@johnnybrew1]

Very interesting, Roger, good report.

[@michaelwalsh4608]

Great video Roger

[@garykendall9426]

I've got the 18 plate same vehicle and they have sorted the rear door isue

[@Dave5843-d9m]

The gear change indicator pushing for higher gears is likely to fight the needs of the BlueTech exhaust gas cleaner.

[@briandjordjevic9969]

I like that it has a bulkhead in the back and 6 seats in the front

[@matsy1000]

You should do a follow up video to this

[@M.Godfrey]

Got the same dent! I think like you said, a rubber/plastic strip with an adhesive 👌👌

[@SkillBuilder]

They should sort it out. It annoys me every day.

[@camwinstone]

Renault put a stop on the door so this didn’t happen. I think yours is missing or has failed. I had a 2004 model, with dent, 2010 had stop. No dent.

[@cheechU38K]

Indeed the doors shut opposite what you would do on other vans. Guess it’s the French heritage. I have a ford custom high top and it has similar annoying thing with the tops coming together if you close them together.

[@StevenGodfrey3956]

Great review , put many of the so called professionals to shame ! 😊👍

[@SkillBuilder]

Thanks 👍 I think Clarkson is safe

[@keithfinnegan1865]

Hi Roger, I had the same rear door problem with my Renault Traffic the same reardoors as your Vivaro, I noticed on a Recent KZbin video a Rubber stopper has been fitted to the later models.

[@SkillBuilder]

Hi Keith. Yes I saw they had made a modification. I got over the problem by having a stainless steel security plate fitted by Sussex Installations. It killed two birds with one stone.

[@piggybakkers]

Good review Roger. FYI and to save others from confusion when you refer to Blue tec additive you mean ADBLUE. Blue tec is an engine nomenclature.

[@SkillBuilder]

Thanks. I was new to the Euro 6 then. Now I am all over it but still can't figure out why AdBlue isn't blue.

[@Bugoutvehiclesuk]

I'v got a 6 month old one and I'm getting 35-37mpg with ladders and a rhino tube on all the time and I'v never used the Eco button. I'm pretty sure I'v got a rubber stopper on e back door too incase I slam it wrong too.

[@SkillBuilder]

You are doing well on the mpg maybe I should try it without the ECO button. I have that rubber bumper, that is what makes the dent, it is way too hard.

[@theaveragejoe6854]

They should make a door mechanism where by you close the wrong door first and then it locks the other door from closing anything further until you swap the order of which door is closed. Wouldn't be too hard with a locking mechanism! My van is the Renault traffic. I'm constantly closing the door on the padlock by mistake. Or if the wind blows and it's not latched

[@patrickmurray2220]

It's always hateful when you put a dent/scratch on your van. Dont be too hard on yourself. Health to drive Rodger, keep 'er lit!

[@hennagal7360]

Very useful and very relateable thanks 👍

[@XRBrothers]

Thanks for this information! great review.

[@Eicles]

Nice review Roger, some interesting points you made there. Shame about the dent, hopefully it won't be too expensive to get that repaired. Maybe Vauxhall can adjust the design to avoid that but I suppose it's just a case of getting into the habit of closing the doors in the correct way so it becomes second nature. I wonder if there are any aftermarket bumpers available to protect the edge of the door.

[@ianjonas7925]

Nice review, I've been to the UK factory at Luton where they are made, and it's impressive. We have a fleet of Merc Vitos and Merc Sprinter vans where I work, and without fail the same dented rear door problem has happened to all of them. A possible way of mitigating this is a round hard rubber stick-on knob thing, that one of our mechanics has found. A simple solution, but it works and doesn't look too out of place.

[@d2cdl]

Great video there mate. My 2015 Vivaro Sportive is just coming up 3 years old, and its been absolutely faultless. I did a first year video review and I am about to do a third year update video. ( closely followed by a Vivaro vs VW T6 comparison video ).

[@SkillBuilder]

d2cdi Thanks for the comment. We watched your video before we filmed ours and it will be interesting to see your 3 year update. I am reassured to know it has been reliable. Fingers crossed for mine

[@d2cdl]

@@SkillBuilder Just gone past 5 years in mine now Roger. Its still an absolute dream. Its one of the best sub 3 ton vans out there. Averaging 36mpg and no problems to speak of. My rear door is dent free aswell. I hope your van is still serving you well?.

[@zapbrannigan9770]

Yeah I’ve got a 2011 Mercedes Vito and it’s a money pit! The particle filter your talking about is on euro 5 engines as well and it’s a ball ache. But your correct, a blast down the motor way clears the filter. Seriously considering the Vauxhall now or the ford transit.

[@SkillBuilder]

We are doing a van security special soon. Ford had a nightmare with their Transit vans and it was common knowledge but they were in denial. However they have now issued a recall for a software update to make the vans a bit more secure. I hate it when companies don't acknowledge a problem and then fix it as if nothing has happened.

[@zapbrannigan9770]

Skill Builder yeah cheeky. Before the Merc a had a mark 7 transit and it was problem free pretty much. These new motors are to fragile it seems. The Vauxhall’s come out as the value by far.

[@greatbritain5355]

zap brannigan. VW CADDY MAXI OR TRANSPORTER.

[@leonk.1031]

Great Britain Yeah so true

[@jamieb4734]

Great Britain nah our 09 Vito only had two problems the rear shocks and air con compressor... still runs sweet

[@Jcoughlan]

Best thing about vivaro vans is they have a galvanised steel body, they don’t rust at all. Worst thing is the gearbox and clutch.

[@johnf1973]

Hi good video mate . Tidy looking Van👍 I have a ford transit custom swb nice van heated seats DAB etc but for the first time in my life I broke down last week with only done 2400 miles on the clock. My brakes seized on it while sitting at the traffic lights,turns out it was the hill assist locking up and now it needs a new brake servo. Got a courtesy van and not getting mine back until 19th of February,back log apparently 😠

[@SkillBuilder]

That is bad news. All this stuff is too complicated. A hill start is a basic skill and van drivers (as opposed to car drivers) are usually all over that kind of stuff. How is the security on that van?

[@johnf1973]

Skill Builder according to the ford web site they say they have tamper proof locks and keys that can't be copied but I'm sure that thieves Will always get in if they want. I personally chain up my tools in the van just in case and slow them down hopefully they run off. Fingers crossed it never happens.

[@t4lizman]

Nice Idea,, van reviews for builders, looking for a new van at the mo. Would have liked a walk around and a look the back.

[@zafergumus5193]

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[@keithsyers5833]

Thanks for the heads up much appreciated. I'm looking for a new van and I need a van like the vivaro. Does the seats come out and does the bulkhead come out

[@Zoltar1811]

I had a transit custom before it got nicked it was pants so not sure what to buy now.. love the channel

[@SkillBuilder]

There is a lot of choice out there and I am happy with the Vivaro, though it isn't rugged. That thing about them stealing the keys is so common. Sorry it happened to you.

[@jonshep001]

Great video, I might well have created that dent on the back door as well as the one you describe but mine has a top plastic spoiler which looks great but also stops the two doors hitting each other if you put the left one down first. Hope that helps, mine is a 2013 vivaro crew cab converted to a camper van.

[@lauriejohn2390]

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[@lauriejohn2390]

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[@seanmcneill8899]

Nice van and nice chap.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Is it practical to use a trailer for the dirt stuff dusty stuff? I mean van stays clean for tools. Cement, bricks blocks, etc go in the trailer. Just an idea.

[@billpalmer2381]

well done roger

[@sg-tp7sc]

Is there a hatch on bulkhead on the kombi I know there is on normal panel van

[@mikewinter1362]

We have 2 of theses in our company, both been broken into thought the side window the pop the vision plastic in the bulkhead. Very weak point , need a metal bulkhead

[@SkillBuilder]

Thanks for that information. I thought the seat backs and head rests made it difficult to get through but if people are doing it then I need to upgrade the bulkhead. I don't need the window so it should be easy to cover the whole thing with some sheet steel or ply. Often cutting through a ply,metal composite is more time consuming.

[@mikewinter1362]

Skill Builder 100 % change it, i was so surprised but people can get in there, the only thing they didn’t take was my dewalt chop saw,

[@mrlover4310]

2008 Zafira has the same problem and your van is what year ? And they still haven't fix this problem keeping the revs high if you do short journeys defeats the object of having a bluetec engine you want to save fuel not burn off your fuel to get their lazy technology to work. I have to take my Zafira on the motorway every 7 Days to stop it from smoking like a chimney your vehicle should work around you not you work around it. Great video by the way

[@phantomtechingservicesdesi7937]

Decent review, yeah most Renault Trafic/Vauxhall Vivaro have the same dents to back doors. I've used a rubber mallet every few months by mucking up the sequence to close doors......habit from being a ex-Transit driver......

[@Chris-zm5mj]

Its been a while since you done the review of the Van! How has it been and what issues have happened in this time?

[@vanillagoose4444]

i was always a Transit man but the Rust 🙄 Thinking of changing over to one of these but not that puny engine 😂

[@SkillBuilder]

twin turbo, it does me.

[@marilynwisbey9446]

Very informative thank you

[@16vastraturbo]

To be honest I recommend any van as they all have problems and will need clutchs and turbos and egr valves ect replacing/repairing. Parts wear and don't last forever. On a side note if we used biodiesel it's more environmentally friendly then normal diesel with adblue which is more tax money for the government.

[@skirtingtheedge6687]

1.6 litres seems pretty small for that van. Needs to work overtime for the lightest of loads. Your nephew was a good fighter.

[@SkillBuilder]

twin turbo it develops 130BHP

[@michaelwalker1119]

The shape before that was a nightmare. There were gearbox faults that a local garage did a mod to fix. The one I had did two gear boxes and an engine. Mk 7 transit now. We still have the vivaro its going on for 300,000 miles.If you change your van every 2/3 years the over priced VW/MERCEDES are ok. Good resale value second hand. Better off looking for a good mk 7 transit. PS high security locks are cheaper fitted than a standard ford unit. PPS a top tip I got was never jump in start up and drive away. Always let it warm up for a good five minutes.

[@SkillBuilder]

Interesting feedback. I feel a bit guilty about sitting there pumping out diesel into my neighbour's garden so I start up and get the hell out.

[@mrme2483]

Transits are fine, appart from the rust issues they suffer from, way above other makes, maybe merc is just behind them in those stakes? And the obvious problem of looking like youve turned up to flytip as with alot of a certain community of transit owners

[@briandjordjevic9969]

I have a Mercedes sprinter and I closed the back doors wrong and broke the Mercedes emblem. Don’t know why they put the plastic emblem in the middle of the two doors.

[@timcruse9054]

Many thanks for the post really good. I just bought the same van and like you I try to keep them in good condition, but I also closed the doors in the wrong sequence and dented the door just you did. Arse you happy with the roof rack you fitted?

[@SkillBuilder]

The roof rack was a bit noisy until I put the spoiler on. It costs about 2 miles per gallon but I need to carry 8 x 4 sheets so it stays on all the time.

[@edjerram]

Dent in back door too thanks to the staff at the Builders merchants!! " sorry mate normally go the other way" four foot snakes!!

[@macplastering]

Have a Valxhall movano its only 4 years and the roller door has went at the bottom roller and the cost for the part such a small part is over £230 I think its a poor design and a very high cost to get fixed as you will need to get a guy to fit it also , or have a go ourselves

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Petrol is affordable if you use LPG. it adds installation costs but the base vehicle is cheaper than diesel.

[@Samuel-tg1rn]

Great video. What are the seats like in these things? I suffer with a bad back so comfort is paramount. Are the seats comfy on long journeys?

[@SkillBuilder]

The drivers seat is fine with plenty of adjustment but the passenger seats are not great on a long journey.

[@mickramo498]

My 18 year old vito is still on the road

[@ROTRCH]

Good review Try Chips away

[@16vastraturbo]

How much longer is the long wheelbase compared to the normal wheelbase van?

[@midlifechrisis]

400mm longer

[@minnietoby]

So Rodger would you buy another one ..?

[@SkillBuilder]

I hesitate to jinx it but mine has been fine apart from the clutch problem which was a £100 fix. I had a new battery last week but the van is 5 years old. I will keep it until it starts costing me money and then trade it in for another.

[@missionDan]

Vivaro looks nice but constant issues with sensors and a clutch seemingly made of chocolate made mine unreliable. Ive had most vans (none french) and the transit is the best van

[@retrorecordings]

this van is not vauxhall made..is renault. i know what is to suffer from sensor failures at vauxhall/opel but i can say that this van is a great one...you only need to push the pedal at the motorway to keep the egr clean

[@retrorecordings]

i have changed it once.....in 30000km

[@TyronePatOne]

Best van for rusting fast you mean

[@Jcoughlan]

Transits are good work vans, but they rust like fuck.... transit engine, gearbox and clutch in a vivaro body would be the perfect van.

[@Jameslyons21]

Hi mate great review. Just wondering do you still have the van and are you still happy with it. I'm looking at buying one thanks 👍

[@SkillBuilder]

I do still have the van and so far it is trouble free. I love it but I understand that there are some people who have had a lot of trouble. All I can say is that there are millions of these vans on the road all across Europe and you see a lot of them being used as airport taxis so that is a good sign. As I stated earlier I had a lot of trouble and expense with my Vito. I had it from new and it probably cost me £4,500 in repairs so you can be lucky or unlucky. I keep my fingers crossed and treat this van with respect so hopefully it rewards me.

[@Jameslyons21]

Thanks mate for the fast response. Good luck with the van

[@Sash_Window]

Transit Custom for the win.

[@SkillBuilder]

The most stolen van in Britain you mean. I wouldn't touch one.

[@Sash_Window]

@@SkillBuilder Yes correct it is the most vulnerable mid sized van in the UK as it is the most popular van in the UK. But with about £500 of upgrades to security, The best van out there by a mile IMO.

[@stevendouglas3860]

I think Toyota vans are the best . Very reliable, search jd power survey on reliability and maintenance hardly break down .

[@rayc1503]

Steven Douglas Yup shame they don't make the Hiace for the uk market anymore. They couldn't tweak the engines for Euro 6. The managed somehow for the Hilux which carries the same engine. They just released this shit rebadged Citroen dispatch, called a ProAce. I traded mine in for A VW Kombi. Way worth it imho, set me bk a pretty penny though. But if your travelling in your van alot . You'll enjoy the comforts.

[@MrSmoore77]

@@rayc1503 yeah I'm not sure what I'll switch too when I run out of decent hiaces, had em for yrs but really don't like the proace

[@rayc1503]

@@MrSmoore77 We've recently purchased a VW Crafter 2.0 tdi as well. Highly recommended. It doesn't feel underpowered with a full load either. The VW transporters are top Vans imho provided they're serviced properly. The hiace wasn't the most comfortable or stylish. But it's a van which hardly asked for much other then a basic service. Toyota barely changed much in the 16 years the powervan was produced. It's a shame they put it to rest🤔

[@mirola73]

Many of the vans drive around with the ad blue deleted.

[@Adrian-AosFotos-Irish]

I bought one soon after you got yours (Opel over here in Ireland) and like you i'm very happy with it .The only thing i see is that on FB it gets slated quite a lot ......but when i think about it don't they all .Ive had no problems with mine and will probably get another one .Must get that rack too.I noticed you're not getting wind noise ,so your happy enough with it? As always another interesting video Roger ,cheers .

[@kletops46]

What's the car @ 1:20 doing ?

[@SkillBuilder]

texting

[@kletops46]

@@SkillBuilder Ha ha... Certainly wasn't driving...

[@luketrott9964]

Vw transporter is a lovely van

[@anthonywhite721]

Don’t listen to an AA or RAC man there glass half full every van/car is different you either get a good van or a bad van. Just use good quality Diesal regular oil changes with good quality oil and you onto a winner

[@dannyf5157]

How's the van mate is it still going well ?

[@SkillBuilder]

Apart from a new EGR valve £700 it is going well but it has only done 35,000 miles

[@tomstaley4493]

How reliable is is ?

[@ashrafhelu4664]

Beside i learn a lot from your videos ... I like the way you talk :) Close to the hearts... I realised that i learn English from you as well :)

[@71freerider]

Hey man . Looking at one of these vans now. What a fantastic review. The way it should be. No bullshit. HEY I'M DRIVING A VAN AND HERES WHAT I THINK! Had an idea about the back door issue. Pretty simple fix really. To stop you closing the second door first put a pull down latch on the hinge. Might have to drill a few holes but the same idea as a tool box not closing on your fingers. Then when you pull the wrong door first it wont go. Just an idea . Anyway ....fantastic informative review.....cheers man.

[@SkillBuilder]

Sussex Installations are going to put a plate on the back door. It protects the lock and gives a striking area for the other door.

[@vistron888]

Any diesel that is used for short trips or just around town needs a quick thrashing in low gear on a clear road. Always done that to mine before MOT test otherwise they would fail emissions many times. I've found German vehicles are overrated in their reliability. Every other owner of a VW or Merc will tell you how amazing they are and yet you hear of the cost of their repairs and you're wondering whether these people have even tried any other manufacturer. Considering how many Vauxhalls are on the road compared to Mercs, the RAC guy's view has to be taken in context.

[@SkillBuilder]

Yes I agree with you. My Merc certainly didn't do that well. 3 window motor mechanisms, 1 turbo split, 1 engine management computer, ignition key receiver unit. However I did do over 100,000 miles in it

[@dainazinas]

factory order 15 plate Vito 114 auto, short trips for 30 months now. Never had to rag my motor or drive onto motorway to clear the DPF. My friend bought a brand new Vivaro, drove it as all normal people do, 6 months later it died.... DPF. Took it in and got told just the same like the man in the video, that you need to rag it to clear the filters keep it in low gear and all the other bollocks. FF sake what is the point of all the ECO buttons and EURO6 engine standard if you have to drive like a nutter or else it is going to pack up and the fickin warranty will not cover it? I just........

[@trophytracker321]

Dainius G I agree, whats the point of having an eco engine with eco additives if you have to drive in a low gear at high rpms, increasing the amount of fuel burnt and bad emissions created. Seems to me that they cancel each other out.

[@SkillBuilder]

In the end it is about trying to find a way to limit diesel emmissions. It isn't ideal but it is something. It was a massive error of judgement to make diesel cars so attractive and our kids are the ones who will pay. Look at all the kids with asthma who are really suffering.

[@rayc1503]

I had a Toyota Hiace for a few years. Trouble free motoring. My new VW T6 Kombi drives like a dream. I haven't had it long enough yet. Only time will tell. But it does feel more like driving a car rather then a van.

[@zerotoadventure]

What's the rpm "sweet spot" for best fuel mileage on this van?

[@John-lg1vf]

About threefifiy.

[@janisgrancovskis3333]

So? Vito or Vivaro? Wich is better in your opinion?

[@SkillBuilder]

Vivaro for me. I had a Vito and it was trouble almost from day one.

[@sandragingercat5990]

had a mk1 vauxhall vivaro from new and during the first week of ownership did exactly the same thing with the back doors, and have noticed nearly every other of that type of van i see has a dent in the door where people have closed the doors in the wrong sequence. you would have thought they would have modified it for the mk2 lol

[@dampwally611]

Geoff You are so right, they put it down to user error. It pissed me off and last week I did it again.

[@traian23us]

Floor it!! 😂 love it!! You’re so funny sometimes, were you driving round Gallows Corner A12 ?

[@SkillBuilder]

Apparently I was driving around gallows corner but until you said so I didn't know it. I hear that location on the traffic reports and, I have to say, it is better in my imagination than it is in reality. Dissapointed

[@bf2404]

Looked like Epping High Street.

[@jayjays18152]

@@SkillBuilder a120 at Marks Tey

[@SkillBuilder]

@@jayjays18152 The correct answer! If only there was a prize.

[@johnspanishh6872]

Nice video

[@f4jukblueplanet916]

Only van made/ assembled in the UK

[@SkillBuilder]

Yes and touch wood mine is fine

[@wkb9683]

That's easy. YES.

[@MrMicrolin]

I have a lwb and I find it too small . the rear door . every van has this issue . stick a door strip on it . the fait ducati maxi it's not a bad van apart from the badge

[@gramursowanfaborden5820]

word of warning, the cam belt has a soft casement, which is totally pointless and anything that whacks it will knock your valve timing off completely and it will destroy your engine.

[@SkillBuilder]

Thanks for the advice. I am going to avoid rough ground

[@gb-fk3pl]

Mikail Elchanovanich it has a timing chain

[@gramursowanfaborden5820]

as certain as i am that mine has a belt, it is an older version of the van, so you may be right. let's hope they've had the wit to make the change and prove you right.

[@mrme2483]

This one has a chain

[@B2091]

Had one of these new. Also Had the previous generation Vivaro and that was faultless. The new generation is pants, to many Renault parts have made it rubbish. Riddled with electrical gremlins.....there’s a surprise