In this post, we are going to talk about a topic that can be of use to most of us. Whether it’s because you have a flat tire, or you want to change your brake pads, knowing where the jack is on a Volkswagen Caddy is important. Obviously, without the jack, you won’t have the ability to lift your car and consequently change a wheel, or, access the elements behind it such as the brake pads for example. To get this done, we will first show you the different sort of jacks, then, where the jack is on an Volkswagen Caddy, and finally, how to use the jack on your car.
What are the different types of jacks for Volkswagen Caddy?
So we begin our content page with the different sort of jacks that exist. Obviously, although generally most Volkswagen Caddy 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 : The first type of jack, the most traditional and cheapest of all, is generally found on entry-level models, or with few options. This kind of jack has only one articulated arm that is placed under the motor vehicle to lift it. This kind of jack is light, easy to use, but does not enable you to lift large loads.
- The double-arm screw jack for Volkswagen Caddy : It uses exactly similar principle as the jack seen above, that is, a worm screw that will enable screwing to raise the jack, and unscrewing to lower it, however the use of a double arm will enable to have a more stable jack that can lift a higher payload.
- The hydraulic jack for Volkswagen Caddy : This kind of jack is not standard equipment on cars, and is usually only supplied with a premium model or bought in motor vehicle 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 effective model from Oscaro.
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Where is the jack on Volkswagen Caddy?
We will now start the part that certainly done you come to this article, where is the jack on a Volkswagen Caddy? It might seem simple, but based on the motor vehicle produce and model the location of the jack is not similar. Take note that most Volkswagen Caddy cars are supplied with a jack, if they are not you will have to find a puncture-proof spray or a compressor instead. Whether you have just bought your Volkswagen Caddy or have been loaned one, or are renting it, you may not have this info. We are going to give you the different locations of the jack on your motor vehicle, these locations may change based on the year and the finish of your Volkswagen Caddy:
- The most basic location for a jack is in the trunk of your Volkswagen Caddy. 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 is under your motor vehicle. If you still have the spare tire you will find it under your trunk, usually 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?
Finally, we will quickly show you how to use the jack on your Volkswagen Caddy. Whether it is to change your wheel or to change the brake pads of your Volkswagen Caddy, the process remains similar. This process might seem complex, but you only need to follow a few recommendations to use your jack safely:
- Before lifting your Volkswagen Caddy, 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 vehicle, in any other case you risk damaging the transmission.
- Begin to lift your jack (about 20 centimeters) and position it under your motor vehicle at the level of the underbody, you will usually find a notch to position it in the right place.
- Raise your Volkswagen Caddy, don’t bother doing it much, if your tire comes off three inches off the ground that’s enough.
If you want more tutorials on the Volkswagen Caddy, go to our Volkswagen Caddy category.
