In this article, we are going to talk about a subject that can be of use to all of us. If it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to replace your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Volkswagen Caddy 3 is essential. Obviously, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and therefore replace a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To achieve this, we will first show you the different kind of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Volkswagen Caddy 3, and at last, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Volkswagen Caddy 3?
So we begin our content page with the different kind of jacks that exist. Obviously, although generally speaking most Volkswagen Caddy 3 will be equipped with the same kind of jack, there are still different styles with different uses, here they are:
- The single-arm screw jack for Volkswagen Caddy 3 : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally discovered on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has only one articulated arm that is positioned under the car to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not allow you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Volkswagen Caddy 3 : It uses precisely similar principle as the jack seen earlier, that is, a worm screw that will allow screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, on the other hand the use of a double arm will allow to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
- The hydraulic jack for Volkswagen Caddy 3 : This type of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only supplied with a premium model or bought in car centres. These jacks are heavier, generally less bulky and have the advantage of being much simpler to utilise and able to lift a larger load. It would cost between 20 and 50 euros to buy them, here is a simple and efficient model from Oscaro.
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Where is the jack on Volkswagen Caddy 3?
We will now start the part that certainly made you come to this article, where is the jack on a Volkswagen Caddy 3? It might seem simple, but based on the car make and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Volkswagen Caddy 3 cars are supplied with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. If you have just bought your Volkswagen Caddy 3 or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may possibly not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your car, these locations may possibly replace based on the year and the finish of your Volkswagen Caddy 3:
- The most general location for a jack is in the trunk of your Volkswagen Caddy 3. To reach it, just lift the carpet in the trunk and you should find it and the spare tire.
- In the rear wheel arch: Similar but less traditional location, your jack might be in your trunk, but on the side of the trunk, to reach it you just have to open the hatch in the right part of your trunk.
- Last possible location for the jack on your Volkswagen Caddy 3 is under your car. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, in most cases you will have to unscrew a nut to have the ability to release it and the spare tire.
How to use the jack on a Volkswagen Caddy 3?
Finally, we will fairly quickly show you how to use the jack on your Volkswagen Caddy 3. If it is to replace your wheel or to replace the brake pads of your Volkswagen Caddy 3, the procedure remains similar. This procedure might seem difficult, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Volkswagen Caddy 3, remember to engage the handbrake as well as a gear to lock your wheels.
- Unscrew the wheel nuts of the wheels you want to work on before lifting the car, otherwise you risk damaging the transmission.
- Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your car at the level of the underbody, you will in most cases find a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Volkswagen Caddy 3, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
If perhaps you have any further questions about the Volkswagen Caddy 3, do not hesitate to consult our Volkswagen Caddy 3 category.
