Крис Младенов VW Golf 5 Common Problems Beyond the Engine You buy a Golf 5, the engine runs nicely, there's no smoke or rattling, and you think you've found yourself a good car. Then, just after buying it, you start hearing a knocking noise when you turn the... Common problems by model Golf 5 Guides for owners Vw Dec 16, 2025
Крис Младенов Pre-Purchase Car Inspection: What Do We Check? You've found a car you really like. The seller assures you everything is fine, the engine runs smoothly, the interior looks well looked after, and you're already imagining yourself behind the wheel. S... Buying Buying guide Guides for owners Dec 6, 2025
Крис Младенов Škoda Fabia 1.2 HTP Problems: Chain and Vibrations You start your Škoda Fabia 1.2 HTP and hear a rattling noise. Someone tells you, "Don't worry, these engines all sound like that." Well, my friend, I wouldn't be so quick to accept that explanation. T... 1.2 HTP Common problems by model Fabia Guides for owners Škoda Nov 30, 2025
Крис Младенов Golf 4 Throttle Body Problems: Cleaning and Adaptation You stop at the traffic lights, the revs start jumping up and down, and suddenly the engine stalls. You start it again, but now the revs are either too high or the engine is shaking like it's about to... Electronics and comfort Engine Golf 4 Golf 5 Guides for owners Volkswagen Nov 22, 2025
Крис Младенов Most Reliable Used VW Diesel Engines: My Top Picks "Which VW diesel engine is the most reliable?" I hear this question all the time at the workshop. And my answer is always the same: no engine lasts forever. But some engines can cover huge mileages wi... Buying Buying guide Guides for owners TDI Nov 21, 2025
Крис Младенов Car Losing Power When Accelerating? Here's Why You put your foot down to overtake, and just when you need the power, the car stops pulling. You press the accelerator harder, but nothing happens. The engine won't rev past a certain point, sometimes... Guides for owners Symptoms Turbocharger Oct 30, 2025
Крис Младенов Diesel Fuel Filter Replacement: When and Why? Do you know which cheap part in a diesel engine can save you from one of the most expensive repairs? The fuel filter. It sits between the diesel you put in the tank and the fuel pump and injectors, wh... Guides for owners Service intervals TDI Winter Oct 25, 2025
Крис Младенов Audi A4 B9 and A6 C7 AdBlue Problems Explained "AdBlue system fault – engine start not possible in 1,000 km." Imagine you're driving your Audi A4 B9 or A6 C7 2.0 TDI and this message suddenly appears on the dashboard. The car drives perfectly well... AdBlue Audi Electronics and comfort Guides for owners Oct 22, 2025
Крис Младенов How to Dilute Antifreeze Concentrate Correctly You're buying antifreeze concentrate because it looks like better value, right? But there's a catch that a lot of people don't think about. You can't just pour concentrate straight into your car, and ... Antifreeze Cooling Guides for owners Oils and fluids Oct 17, 2025
Крис Младенов DSG Gearbox Check Before Buying a Used Car Half the automatic cars that come to us for a pre-purchase inspection have a DSG gearbox. And do you know what I hear from almost every seller? "The gearbox is perfect. Changes gear like clockwork." S... DSG Das Auto Service Gearbox Guides for owners Pre-purchase inspection Oct 12, 2025
Крис Младенов High Mileage TDI Engines: Are 300,000 km Too Many? 300,000 km on the clock and you're already thinking the engine is finished? I hear this all the time at the workshop. People search for things like "Golf 5 1.9 TDI reviews" and "2.0 TDI with 300,000 k... Buying Buying guide Diesel Guides for owners TDI Oct 8, 2025
Крис Младенов DOT 4 vs DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid – Which Is Right? Do you know which fluid in your car gets forgotten about the most? The brake fluid. You keep an eye on your engine oil, you check the coolant now and then, but when did you last change your brake flui... Brakes Guides for owners Oils and fluids Oct 7, 2025