Крис Младенов VW Golf 8 1.5 eTSI Service Schedule Driving a Golf 8 1.5 eTSI and wondering exactly what needs servicing, when to do it and which parts and fluids to use? I get asked this all the time. It's a mild hybrid, the service book is digital, a... 1.5 eTSI DSG Golf 8 Servicing Vw Oct 23, 2026
Крис Младенов VW Golf 8 2.0 TDI Service Schedule Driving a Golf 8 2.0 TDI and wondering what needs changing and when? I understand. You'd be surprised how often people ask me exactly that. Your service book is now on your phone, the intervals are "f... 2.0TDI Golf Guides for owners VAG Service Volkswagen Oct 22, 2026
Крис Младенов Airbag Warning Light Flashing – Causes and Risks Is your airbag warning light flashing or staying on, even though the car drives perfectly normally? I hear this all the time at the workshop: "Kris, everything works fine. It's just that warning light... Audi Safety Vw Warning lights Oct 21, 2026
Крис Младенов Car Overheating with AC On – Why Does It Happen? It's summer, it's hot outside, you're driving uphill with the air conditioning on, and suddenly the temperature gauge starts climbing. You switch off the AC, the road levels out, and everything goes b... Air conditioning Cooling Guides for owners Symptoms Oct 20, 2026
Крис Младенов LPG Conversion on TSI Engines – Is It Worth It? "Should I fit LPG to my TSI?" I hear this question so often that I usually know what you're going to ask before you've even finished your sentence. And I completely understand. You've got a petrol car... Buying guide Guides for owners LPG TSI Oct 19, 2026
Крис Младенов Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Service Schedule Does your Audi A1 1.4 TFSI have a timing chain or belt? The older Audi A1 8X models with the EA111 1.4 TFSI engine have a timing chain. The things we watch for here are chain stretch and problems with... 1.4 TFSI Audi A1 S tronic Servicing Oct 18, 2026
Крис Младенов Škoda Octavia 2 1.9 TDI Review – Is It Reliable? "The Octavia 2 with the 1.9 TDI engine lasts forever!" I hear that all the time, but is it really true? Search for a Škoda Octavia 2 1.9 TDI review and you'll find all sorts of stories. Some owners ha... 1.9 TDI Octavia 2 Workshop verdict Škoda Oct 17, 2026
Крис Младенов Porsche Cayenne 3.0 TDI Review – Is It Worth Buying? A Porsche you can drive every day, with diesel fuel economy? Sounds brilliant, doesn't it? If you're looking for a Porsche Cayenne 3.0 TDI review, you'll find all sorts of opinions – from "the best SU... 3.0 TDI Cayenne Porsche Workshop verdict Oct 16, 2026
Крис Младенов How to Jump-Start a Car Safely with Jump Leads You're in a rush to get to work. You get into your car, turn the key or press the start button and... nothing. The battery's flat. Your neighbour comes straight over with a set of jump leads and says,... Buying guide Car battery Guides for owners Oct 15, 2026
Крис Младенов VW Golf 4 1.6 Petrol Problems and Buying Guide The VW Golf 4 1.6 petrol was the first car for so many people that I bet you know someone who's owned one. Cheap, simple, parts everywhere, and an engine that doesn't need much fuss to keep running. B... 1.6 Golf 4 Volkswagen Workshop verdict Oct 14, 2026
Крис Младенов Black Smoke from Diesel When Accelerating: Causes You put your foot down, look in the mirror and see a cloud of black smoke behind your car. I hear the same thing all the time at the workshop: "It's a diesel. Of course it smokes." No, it shouldn't! O... Guides for owners Symptoms TDI Oct 13, 2026
Крис Младенов VW Transporter T5 2.5 TDI Common Problems Type "Transporter T5 2.5 TDI" into Google and you'll soon see how many people are interested in this van. And I can understand why. Five cylinders, a lovely engine sound, plenty of pulling power and t... 2.5 TDI Transporter T5 Vw Workshop verdict Oct 12, 2026