Крис Младенов Škoda Octavia 2 1.6 MPI Common Problems Looking for a big, comfortable car with a simple petrol engine that won't empty your wallet every time you visit the garage? Then you've probably come across the Škoda Octavia 2 1.6 MPI. I'm talking a... 1.6 MPI Octavia 2 Workshop verdict Škoda Sep 29, 2026
Крис Младенов Car Smokes at Idle but Not While Driving – Why? Your car smokes at idle but not while driving? You're sitting at the traffic lights, glance in your mirror and spot a cloud of smoke behind you. You pull away, drive normally, and it's as if nothing e... Engine Guides for owners Symptoms Turbocharger Sep 24, 2026
Крис Младенов Which Used Car Should I Buy? A Mechanic's Advice "Tell me which car to buy!" I hear this every day at the workshop. Friends ask me, customers ask me, even people I've never met ask me. Everyone wants a specific make, model and engine that won't give... Buying Buying guide Guides for owners Sep 23, 2026
Крис Младенов Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Symptoms in TSI and TDI You turn the key, the starter motor cranks, but the engine won't fire up. Or worse, you're driving along, go to overtake, and suddenly the engine loses power, starts jerking or cuts out altogether. I ... Explained Fuel Guides for owners TDI TSI Sep 21, 2026
Крис Младенов VW Passat B5 1.9 TDI – Is It Still Worth Buying? The VW Passat B5 1.9 TDI. You've probably heard the stories about these cars covering 500,000 km. And there's a good reason for that. They're spacious, comfortable, economical and capable of covering ... 1.9 TDI Passat B5 Volkswagen Workshop verdict Sep 20, 2026
Крис Младенов VW Arteon 2.0 TDI Service Schedule The VW Arteon 2.0 TDI service schedule is worth getting right, my friend. The Arteon is one of the most elegant VWs of its time. Low, wide, with a huge boot. The 2.0 TDI pulls beautifully and uses ver... 2.0 TDI 4MOTION AdBlue DSG VW Arteon Sep 19, 2026
Крис Младенов Diesel or Petrol in 2026 – Which Is Better for You? "Diesel or petrol?" I hear this question all the time at the workshop. And do you know what's interesting? Ten years ago, the answer was much easier. Drive a lot? Get a diesel. Don't drive much? Go fo... Buying Buying guide Diesel Guides for owners Petrol Sep 17, 2026
Крис Младенов VW Touareg 3.0 TDI Review – Problems and Maintenance If you've been searching for "VW Touareg 3.0 TDI 245 reviews", "Touareg 3.0 TDI 262 reviews" or "Touareg 3.0 TDI 224 reviews", you're probably wondering which engine is best and what sort of trouble i... 3.0 TDI Touareg Vw Workshop verdict Sep 14, 2026
Крис Младенов Audi TT 8J and 8N Common Problems and Buying Guide Audi TT 8J or the older TT 8N? The Audi TT 8J and 8N common problems are worth knowing about before you fall in love with one. This is one of those cars you buy with your heart, then find out what you... Audi Common problems by model Guides for owners TT Sep 11, 2026
Крис Младенов SEAT Ateca vs Škoda Karoq – Which Should You Buy? SEAT Ateca vs Škoda Karoq – I hear this comparison all the time. And do you know what's interesting? These two cars are so similar underneath that sometimes you wonder why there's even a choice to mak... Audi Buying guide Comparison Seat Volkswagen Škoda Sep 9, 2026
Крис Младенов Skoda Octavia RS Problems and Buying Guide A family car that's quick enough to feel sporty, but could cost you a fortune if you don't know what you're buying? That's the Škoda Octavia RS for you. People often ask me about Skoda Octavia RS prob... 2.0 TDI 2.0 TSI Octavia RS Workshop verdict Škoda Sep 8, 2026
Крис Младенов When to Replace the Water Pump and Timing Belt When should you replace the water pump? I get asked this a lot at the workshop, especially when it's time for a timing belt replacement and the owner wonders whether the water pump really needs changi... Cooling Engine timing Guides for owners Service intervals Sep 6, 2026