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 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 Free VIN Check: What Can You Find Out? Would you drive 400 km to look at a car without really knowing what you're going to buy? I hear this all the time. Someone finds a car they like online, the photos look fantastic, the seller says ever... Buying Buying guide Guides for owners VIN Aug 30, 2026
Крис Младенов Ex-Lease Cars: Are They Worth Buying? "Audi Q3, ex-lease, 3 years old, full service history." Sounds good, doesn't it? You'll find plenty of adverts like this, and the cars look almost brand new in the photos. But there's something I ofte... Buying Buying guide Guides for owners Leasing Aug 17, 2026
Крис Младенов How to Check If Car Mileage Has Been Clocked "Genuine mileage" – you'll see that in almost every used car advert. But how many of those cars really have genuine mileage? Back in 2021, I wrote an article about how mileage is rolled back on VAG di... Buying Buying guide Guides for owners Mileage Jul 19, 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 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 VAG Engines to Avoid When Buying Used You buy a used car, fall in love with the engine, and a few months later you're facing a repair bill worth half the car. I hear stories like this all the time at the workshop. And the worst part? Many... Buying Buying guide Guides for owners Dec 22, 2025
Крис Младенов Pre-Purchase Car Inspection: What Do We Check? You've found a car you really like. The seller assures you everything is fine, the engine runs smoothly, the interior looks well looked after, and you're already imagining yourself behind the wheel. S... Buying Buying guide Guides for owners Dec 6, 2025
Крис Младенов Most Reliable Used VW Diesel Engines: My Top Picks "Which VW diesel engine is the most reliable?" I hear this question all the time at the workshop. And my answer is always the same: no engine lasts forever. But some engines can cover huge mileages wi... Buying Buying guide Guides for owners TDI Nov 21, 2025
Крис Младенов High Mileage TDI Engines: Are 300,000 km Too Many? 300,000 km on the clock and you're already thinking the engine is finished? I hear this all the time at the workshop. People search for things like "Golf 5 1.9 TDI reviews" and "2.0 TDI with 300,000 k... Buying Buying guide Diesel Guides for owners TDI Oct 8, 2025
Крис Младенов Driving a Car Home from Germany: What to Check You're driving a car home from Germany. You've just bought it, you've got the keys, and now you've got a 1,500–2,000 km journey back to Bulgaria. Sounds great, doesn't it? You get to enjoy your new ca... Buying Buying guide Guides for owners Import Oct 5, 2025