Крис Младенов Mild Hybrid Audi and VW: How Does It Work? You buy a new Audi or VW, see MHEV or eTSI on the badge and think you've got a hybrid that can run on electricity. But then you put your foot down and the normal engine does all the work. So what exac... Car battery Explained Guides for owners Hybrid Jun 11, 2026
Крис Младенов Buying a Car from Germany or Italy: Which Is Better? Buying a car from Germany or Italy? I get asked this all the time at the workshop, and my answer is always the same: it depends on the car, not the country. Some people are convinced that German cars ... Buying Buying guide Guides for owners Import Jun 10, 2026
Крис Младенов VW Touareg 7P 3.0 TDI Service Schedule The VW Touareg 7P 3.0 TDI is a big, comfortable SUV. You can cruise along the motorway, head down a rough track or tow a trailer without a second thought. It's a tough car, but it's also heavy and pre... 3.0 TDI 4MOTION 7P Air suspension Tiptronic VW Touareg Jun 9, 2026
Крис Младенов Audi Q3 2.0 TDI Review – A Mechanic's Verdict If you're looking for an Audi Q3 2.0 TDI review, or specifically want to know what the 177 hp version is like, you've probably noticed how popular this compact Audi SUV is. There are two generations: ... 2.0 TDI Audi Q3 Workshop verdict Jun 8, 2026
Крис Младенов Dual-Mass Flywheel Symptoms: When to Replace It "It rattles at idle, but when I press the clutch, it stops." I hear this all the time at the workshop. And you know what's interesting? Plenty of people carry on driving like this for months because t... Clutch Explained Flywheel Guides for owners Jun 7, 2026
Крис Младенов Car Door Squeaking: Causes and Fixes Is your car door squeaking every time you open it, to the point where you'd rather leave it open than hear that noise again? It's even worse on cold mornings. Sometimes the squeak is so loud you turn ... Bodywork Guides for owners Symptoms Jun 6, 2026
Крис Младенов Turbo Oil Leak: Causes and What to Check You spot oil around the turbo or inside the intercooler hoses, take your car to a garage and hear the verdict: "You need a new turbo." I hear this all the time, and there's something I want to tell yo... Guides for owners Oil Symptoms Turbocharger Jun 1, 2026
Крис Младенов VW Tiguan 2 2.0 TDI Service Schedule The VW Tiguan 2 2.0 TDI is bigger, more modern and more economical than the first generation. But it also comes with more electronics, AdBlue and a seven-speed DSG gearbox. Let me walk you through the... 2.0 TDI 4MOTION AdBlue DSG Tiguan 2 VW Tiguan May 26, 2026
Крис Младенов Car Smells of Petrol – Causes and What to Do Your car smells of petrol, and you're wondering whether it's serious or something that will go away on its own. I hear this quite often at the workshop, and there's one thing I want you to remember. A... Guides for owners Safety Symptoms May 22, 2026
Крис Младенов Audi A8 D3 and D4 Common Problems and Maintenance An Audi A8 D4 for the price of an ordinary family car? Sounds like the deal of a lifetime, doesn't it? The same goes for the A8 D3, especially if you've spotted a 4.2 TDI with that lovely V8 engine. Y... A8 Audi Common problems by model Guides for owners May 18, 2026
Крис Младенов R1234yf vs R134a Air Conditioning: Why the Extra Cost? Every summer, someone asks me the same question: "Last year, I had the air con serviced on my old car and it cost me one amount. Now they're asking for much more on my new car. Why?" Let me explain. I... Air conditioning Das Auto Service Summer VAG May 17, 2026
Крис Младенов Audi e-tron 55 quattro Problems and Maintenance Thinking of buying a used Audi e-tron 55 quattro and assuming there's nothing to go wrong because it hasn't got a petrol or diesel engine? I wish it were that simple! Audi's first electric SUV is now ... Audi Common problems by model Electric car Guides for owners e-tron May 15, 2026