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 Mild Hybrid Audi and VW: How Does It Work? You buy a new Audi or VW, see MHEV or eTSI on the badge and think you've got a hybrid that can run on electricity. But then you put your foot down and the normal engine does all the work. So what exac... Car battery Explained Guides for owners Hybrid Jun 11, 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
Крис Младенов VW ID.4 Won't Start? Check the 12V Battery Picture this: you've got a VW ID.4, the main battery is fully charged, you get in ready to drive off, and the car is completely dead. It won't unlock, the dashboard won't light up, and nothing respond... Car battery Electric car Electronics and comfort Guides for owners ID.4 Volkswagen Mar 23, 2026
Крис Младенов Battery Warning Light On – What Does It Mean? Battery warning light on, and your first thought is that you need a new battery? I hear this all the time at the workshop. But that red battery symbol on your dashboard doesn't necessarily mean the ba... Alternator Car battery Warning lights Mar 13, 2026
Крис Младенов January Car Maintenance Checklist After the Holidays The holidays are over, and I bet your car has covered a fair few miles — visiting family, heading up to the mountains or driving along snowy roads. Or perhaps it's been sitting outside in the freezing... Car battery Inspection January Winter Jan 4, 2026
Крис Младенов VW Radiator Fan Keeps Running: When to Worry You switch off the engine, lock the car and walk away. But you can still hear the radiator fan humming away under the bonnet. One minute, two, five. And now you're wondering if something's wrong. Don'... Car battery Cooling Fan Radiator Sep 21, 2025
Крис Младенов Car Won't Start, Starter Not Turning? What to Check You turn the key or press the start button and… nothing. The engine doesn't turn over, the car won't start, and you're wondering whether the battery is flat, the starter motor has failed or something ... Car battery Guides for owners Starter motor Symptoms Sep 18, 2024
Крис Младенов When to Replace a Car Battery: Signs and Tests Do you know the worst thing about a car battery? You usually find out there's a problem when you're in the biggest hurry. One cold morning, you get into your car, press the start button and... nothing... Car battery Guides for owners Service intervals Mar 31, 2024
Крис Младенов Alternator Not Charging? Warning Signs to Watch For The red battery warning light comes on, your headlights start to dim, and you think, "The battery must be on its way out." I hear this all the time at the workshop. But sometimes the battery is perfec... Alternator Car battery Electronics and comfort Guides for owners Dec 20, 2023
Крис Младенов Summer Car Maintenance: Battery, Tyres and Air Con We all tend to think winter is the hardest season on our cars. But trust me, summer heat can be just as tough. Your battery, tyres, air conditioning and engine cooling system all have to work under se... Air conditioning Car battery Hot weather Summer Tyres Jul 3, 2023
Крис Младенов Car Won't Start After Sitting – Battery or Starter? "The car's been sitting for a week and now it won't start." I hear this every day at the workshop. Everything was fine yesterday. You locked the car, left it in the car park, and today – nothing. Eith... Car battery Guides for owners Symptoms Mar 4, 2023