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Volkswagen hasn't provided official fuel consumption figures for the 2018-spec Crafter as there are 59 variants available, and they will have wildly different fuel efficiency. The medium-wheelbase van will surely be much more frugal than the long-wheelbase high-roof model with extended rear overhang, or the heavy duty 4x4 light truck version! Still, Tim Robson saw an average of 10.2-litres per-100km on his short drive around Auckland at the Crafter launch this year.

Close all doors, then turn the ignition to position 1. Press the System Selection button repeatedly until the Trip Meter is shown in the multi-function display. Then press the System Selection button repeatedly until the kilometre reading is shown in the multi-function display. Hold the Accept Phone Call button on the steering wheel and, within one second, hold the OK button, keeping both down for 5 seconds. Press the Scroll Forward button to highlight ASSSYST PLUS, then FULL SERVICE, confirming by pressing the OK button. Press the OK button, then repeatedly press the Back button to exit the menu. Switch the ignition off, then on again to confirm the light has been reset.

Volkswagen sell their Crafter commercial vans and tray-back utes in front-wheel-drive, rear-wheel-drive and 4x4 formats. With over 50 possible models available there is a dizzying range of Crafters available, in short-wheelbase, medium-wheelbase, and long-wheelbase formats, able to carry up to 4500kg in 4x4 (4MOTION guise).

While French cars aren't always a picture of reliability if they are maintained well and serviced regularly they can be just as reliable as other small European vans.

You can, but this will reduce the van's load-carrying ability and is not easy as the market for supplying modified Citroen parts in Australia is next to non-existent. There are legal issues about roadworthiness surrounding lowered commercial vehicles, too.

Citroen's Berlingo van is 4380mm long.

Using a plastic trim removal tool pop the cover off the door pull, then undo the two bolts fastening the pull to the door frame. Next, use the trim tool to lever the door trim off the plastic fasteners around the edge of the door frame, before pulling the bottom of the door panel away and pushing it upwards to lift it off the door. Remove the door handle actuator from the back and you're done.

Caravelles sold new in Australia are claimed to be 1990mm tall.

The VW Caravelle can seat nine passengers.

Both the Trendline and Comfortline model Caravelles sold new in Australia by Volkswagen are powered by diesel engines.