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 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 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 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 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 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
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 AGM vs EFB Battery for Start/Stop: Which Is Right? Did you know you can buy a brand-new battery, fit it to your car and end up with exactly the same problem just a few months later? I hear it all the time at the workshop: "Kris, I've changed the batte... Buying guide Car battery Guides for owners Start/Stop May 14, 2026