Крис Младенов What Is Turbo Lag and Why Does Your Car Hesitate? You put your foot down, wait, wait a bit longer… and suddenly the car takes off. Sound familiar? I hear this all the time at Das Auto Service: "Kris, my car has no power at low revs, then suddenly it ... Explained Guides for owners Turbocharger Mar 25, 2026
Крис Младенов Audi A5 Sportback Common Problems and Buying Guide The Audi A5 Sportback is one of the best-looking cars Audi has ever made. It's got the sleek shape of a coupe, five doors, a big boot and looks that still turn heads today. But here's something you mi... A5 Audi Workshop verdict Mar 24, 2026
Крис Младенов VW ID.4 Won't Start? Check the 12V Battery Picture this: you've got a VW ID.4, the main battery is fully charged, you get in ready to drive off, and the car is completely dead. It won't unlock, the dashboard won't light up, and nothing respond... Car battery Electric car Electronics and comfort Guides for owners ID.4 Volkswagen Mar 23, 2026
Крис Младенов Audi A6 C8 Review: Problems, Engines and Servicing If you're looking for an Audi A6 C8 review, chances are you're thinking about buying one used. And I can understand why. The Audi A6 C8 (4A), produced since 2018, is a modern, comfortable car packed w... A6 C8 Audi Workshop verdict Mar 18, 2026
Крис Младенов VW Service History Check: How to Verify It "Full service history." You've probably seen those words in plenty of car adverts. Three little words that can push up the asking price. And that's exactly why sellers misuse them so often. You can bu... Das Auto Service Guides for owners Mileage clocking Pre-purchase inspection VAG Mar 15, 2026
Крис Младенов Oil in the TDI Intercooler: Turbo or Breather? You take off an intercooler hose and find oil inside. Your first thought? "That's it, the turbo's gone." I get it. Sometimes you're right, but a little oil in the intake system is perfectly normal. If... Crankcase ventilation Intercooler Oil Turbocharger Mar 14, 2026
Крис Младенов Battery Warning Light On – What Does It Mean? Battery warning light on, and your first thought is that you need a new battery? I hear this all the time at the workshop. But that red battery symbol on your dashboard doesn't necessarily mean the ba... Alternator Car battery Warning lights Mar 13, 2026
Крис Младенов TDI and TSI Timing Belt Replacement: When Is It Due? "When should I change my timing belt?" I hear this question all the time at the workshop. And rightly so! The timing belt is one of those parts you hardly think about while everything is running smoot... Engine timing Guides for owners Service intervals Mar 12, 2026
Крис Младенов Gearbox Oil Change: Manual, DSG or Automatic? "Just put a bit of gearbox oil in it and it'll be fine." I hear that quite often at the workshop. But which oil? Because a manual gearbox, a DSG and a conventional automatic are completely different w... Gearboxes Guides for owners Oils and fluids Mar 11, 2026
Крис Младенов Škoda – Haldex 5 and DSG Servicing Did we give this Škoda the attention it needed with a proper Škoda Haldex 5 and DSG service? We started with the Haldex 5 system. The correct service interval is every 30,000 km. We see the same mista... Haldex Skoda Workshop case Mar 10, 2026
Крис Младенов Best Used Family Car: Touran, Octavia, Superb or Passat? "Touran 1.9 TDI reviews", "Škoda Superb reviews", "Passat or Octavia for a family?" – I hear these questions all the time. And I completely understand why. Your family grows, your first child arrives,... Buying guide Family car Guides for owners Volkswagen Škoda Mar 10, 2026
Крис Младенов Flashing Glow Plug Light on TDI – What Does It Mean? "My glow plug light is flashing and the car has no power." I hear this all the time at the workshop, especially from owners of diesel VW, Audi, Škoda and SEAT cars. The first thought is usually that a... Glow plugs TDI Warning lights Mar 5, 2026