Крис Младенов Car Using Too Much Petrol? 10 Common Causes "My car is using two litres more than it used to!" I hear this all the time at the workshop, especially when autumn and winter arrive. And the first question is always the same: is it normal, or is so... Fuel consumption Guides for owners Symptoms Aug 10, 2026
Крис Младенов VW AC Light Flashing: Causes and What to Check You press the A/C button, the light starts flashing, and warm air keeps coming through the vents. You press it again. Same thing. Now you're wondering why your VW AC light is flashing and whether the ... Air conditioning Guides for owners Volkswagen Warning lights Jul 21, 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 Diesel Engine Stalls While Driving: Causes Your diesel engine stalls while driving, as you pull up at traffic lights or, even worse, when you're travelling at high speed. Suddenly the steering feels heavy, the brakes need more effort, and you'... Guides for owners Symptoms TDI Jul 16, 2026
Крис Младенов Porsche Cayenne and Macan Servicing Guide We see Porsche Cayennes and Macans regularly at Das Auto Service, and our team is constantly attending manufacturer training courses, including ones covering these models. And do you know what I've no... Brake fluid Das Auto Service Gearbox Guides for owners Porsche Jul 12, 2026
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 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 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 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 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