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 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 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 Dual-Mass Flywheel Symptoms: When to Replace It "It rattles at idle, but when I press the clutch, it stops." I hear this all the time at the workshop. And you know what's interesting? Plenty of people carry on driving like this for months because t... Clutch Explained Flywheel Guides for owners Jun 7, 2026
Крис Младенов Car Door Squeaking: Causes and Fixes Is your car door squeaking every time you open it, to the point where you'd rather leave it open than hear that noise again? It's even worse on cold mornings. Sometimes the squeak is so loud you turn ... Bodywork Guides for owners Symptoms Jun 6, 2026
Крис Младенов Turbo Oil Leak: Causes and What to Check You spot oil around the turbo or inside the intercooler hoses, take your car to a garage and hear the verdict: "You need a new turbo." I hear this all the time, and there's something I want to tell yo... Guides for owners Oil Symptoms Turbocharger Jun 1, 2026
Крис Младенов Car Smells of Petrol – Causes and What to Do Your car smells of petrol, and you're wondering whether it's serious or something that will go away on its own. I hear this quite often at the workshop, and there's one thing I want you to remember. A... Guides for owners Safety Symptoms May 22, 2026
Крис Младенов Audi A8 D3 and D4 Common Problems and Maintenance An Audi A8 D4 for the price of an ordinary family car? Sounds like the deal of a lifetime, doesn't it? The same goes for the A8 D3, especially if you've spotted a 4.2 TDI with that lovely V8 engine. Y... A8 Audi Common problems by model Guides for owners May 18, 2026
Крис Младенов Audi e-tron 55 quattro Problems and Maintenance Thinking of buying a used Audi e-tron 55 quattro and assuming there's nothing to go wrong because it hasn't got a petrol or diesel engine? I wish it were that simple! Audi's first electric SUV is now ... Audi Common problems by model Electric car Guides for owners e-tron May 15, 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 How to Choose the Best Brake Pads and Discs for Your Car Do you know which part of your car you should never try to save money on, yet it's one of the first places people look for a cheaper option? The brakes! I hear it all the time at the workshop: "Kris, ... Brakes Buying guide Guides for owners May 12, 2026
Крис Младенов Car Smells of Burning Oil – What's Causing It? You stop at the traffic lights and suddenly notice a burning oil smell. Sometimes there's even a little smoke coming from under the bonnet. Your first thought is that the engine is burning oil and som... Guides for owners Oil Symptoms May 9, 2026