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 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 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
Крис Младенов Golf 8 Infotainment Problems – Freezing and Restarting You get into your Golf 8, start the engine, set off and suddenly the screen freezes. You tap it, swipe it, wait a bit – nothing. Or even better, the infotainment system decides to restart itself while... Electronics and comfort Golf 8 Guides for owners Infotainment Volkswagen Sep 5, 2026
Крис Младенов Audi A4 B8 Swirl Flaps – Why They Fail The engine management light comes on, your car sometimes feels a bit sluggish, and a diagnostic scan shows a fault with the inlet manifold. I hear this all the time at the workshop, especially from ow... A4 Audi Explained Guides for owners TDI Sep 3, 2026
Крис Младенов EPC Light on VW and Audi – What Does It Mean? "My EPC light is on – can I still drive?" I hear this question almost every day at the workshop. The yellow EPC warning light comes on in the dashboard, sometimes the car loses power, and you immediat... Audi Guides for owners Vw Warning lights Sep 2, 2026
Крис Младенов Audi A6 C7 Common Problems – GPS, MMI and ACC "The sat nav thinks I'm on a different road, the MMI keeps freezing, and the ACC won't even switch on." Sound familiar? When we talk about Audi A6 C7 common problems, it's not all about the engine, ge... A6 Audi Common problems by model Guides for owners Aug 31, 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 Plug-in Hybrid Maintenance: What You Need to Know Bought a plug-in hybrid, drive mostly on electricity and reckon there's hardly anything to service? That's where a lot of owners get it wrong. The Golf GTE, Passat GTE, Tiguan eHybrid, Audi TFSI e, Šk... Explained Guides for owners Hybrid Plug-in Aug 29, 2026
Крис Младенов Handbrake Warning Light On – When Should You Stop? Your handbrake warning light is on, even though you released the handbrake ages ago. Or worse, it starts flashing while you're driving, and you have no idea whether it's something minor or your brakes... Brakes Guides for owners Warning lights Aug 20, 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 Car Overheating Quickly? Causes and What to Check Is your car overheating quickly? The temperature gauge reaches 90°C after just a few minutes, and sometimes it keeps climbing. Is that normal? I get asked this a lot, and there's something important I... Cooling Guides for owners Symptoms Aug 12, 2026