Крис Младенов Car Losing Coolant and Sweet Smell Inside You get into your car, turn on the heating and notice a strange, sweet smell. The windscreen starts misting up, and when you wipe it, you're left with a greasy film that just smears across the glass. ... Cooling Guides for owners Symptoms Jul 7, 2026
Крис Младенов Škoda Superb 2.0 TDI Review – Is It Worth Buying? Looking for a Škoda Superb 2.0 TDI review because you're torn between 150 and 190 hp, DSG or manual, front-wheel drive or 4x4? I know those questions well. I hear them all the time at the workshop. Th... 2.0 TDI Superb Workshop verdict Škoda Jul 5, 2026
Крис Младенов Front Suspension Knocking: Causes and Checks Is your car making a knocking noise from the front when you drive over potholes? I hear this almost every day at the workshop. A customer comes in and says, "Kris, something's rattling at the front, e... Guides for owners Suspension Symptoms Jul 1, 2026
Крис Младенов Golf 5 2.0 TDI Buying Guide: Is It Worth It? "Golf 5 2.0 TDI buying guide" is a phrase people often search for when considering a used VW Golf 5. And the question I get asked most often is a simple one: is it worth choosing the 140 PS 2.0 TDI ov... 2.0 TDI Golf 5 Unit injectors Vw Workshop verdict Jun 29, 2026
Крис Младенов Car Burning Oil but Not Smoking? Where Does It Go? "I'm topping up a litre of oil every 1,000 km, but the car isn't smoking or leaking." I hear this regularly at the workshop, and I understand why people are puzzled. There are no oil stains under the ... Guides for owners Oil Symptoms Jun 28, 2026
Крис Младенов VW Touareg CR 3.0 TDI Service Schedule The newer Touareg is practically a luxury car. Huge screens, loads of electronics, clever driver assistance systems and plenty of comfort. And with the 3.0 TDI, you've got plenty of power without ridi... 3.0 TDI AdBlue CR Driver assistance systems Tiptronic VW Touareg Jun 24, 2026
Крис Младенов Best Used Automatic Gearbox: DSG, Tiptronic or Multitronic? Thinking of buying an automatic but worried you'll end up with a gearbox repair bill that costs a fortune? I hear this all the time at the workshop. One mate tells you DSG is the best, another warns y... Buying Buying guide Gearboxes Guides for owners Jun 22, 2026
Крис Младенов Oil Leaking from Exhaust: Causes and What to Do You spot a few black drops under your exhaust, touch them with your finger and immediately think, "I've got oil leaking from my exhaust! What am I going to do now?" I hear this all the time from owner... Engine Guides for owners Symptoms Turbocharger Jun 19, 2026
Крис Младенов Car Won't Start First Time? Common Causes Your car won't start first time. You turn the key, the starter motor cranks, but the engine won't fire up. You try again, and it starts. The next day, it might start straight away, then suddenly need ... Guides for owners Symptoms Jun 18, 2026
Крис Младенов Škoda Fabia 1.2 Common Problems – HTP vs TSI "Is the Škoda Fabia 1.2 petrol worth buying?" I hear this question regularly at the workshop. The Fabia is the first car for plenty of young drivers and a small runaround for many families. Cheap to m... 1.2 HTP 1.2 TSI Fabia Workshop verdict Škoda Jun 17, 2026
Крис Младенов Water Leaking into VW Car Interior: Blocked Drains A proper summer storm rolls through. The next morning, you get into your car and notice the carpet under your feet is wet. Or the windows keep misting up on the inside, no matter how much you turn up ... Das Auto Service Guides for owners Interior Sunroof VAG Jun 14, 2026
Крис Младенов Hybrid vs Diesel: Which Is Better for You? Hybrid vs diesel – which one will use less fuel, and which one won't empty your wallet after you've bought it? I hear this question more and more often at the workshop, especially when someone has the... Buying guide Diesel Guides for owners Hybrid Jun 12, 2026