Крис Младенов VAG Clicking Noise When Turning: CV Joints and Driveshafts We often have customers come in saying, "Something's clicking at the front when I turn." You notice it most in a car park, with the steering on full lock. If you've looked through car forums or owners... CV joints Driveshafts Guides for owners Running gear VAG VAG Service Oct 26, 2026
Крис Младенов Winter Car Preparation Checklist: What to Check Every autumn, I tell my customers the same thing: my friend, winter doesn't catch us by surprise. We just leave everything until the last minute. The first snow falls, tyre shops are packed, garages h... Das Auto Service Guides for owners VAG Winter tyres Oct 11, 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
Крис Младенов R1234yf vs R134a Air Conditioning: Why the Extra Cost? Every summer, someone asks me the same question: "Last year, I had the air con serviced on my old car and it cost me one amount. Now they're asking for much more on my new car. Why?" Let me explain. I... Air conditioning Das Auto Service Summer VAG May 17, 2026
Крис Младенов VW Service History Check: How to Verify It "Full service history." You've probably seen those words in plenty of car adverts. Three little words that can push up the asking price. And that's exactly why sellers misuse them so often. You can bu... Das Auto Service Guides for owners Mileage clocking Pre-purchase inspection VAG Mar 15, 2026
Крис Младенов Marten Damage to Car: What They Chew and How to Stop It You get in your car one morning and it struggles to start. The engine management light is on, and when you open the bonnet, you find insulation torn to pieces. Or perhaps there's coolant dripping onto... Audi Das Auto Service Electronics Marks VAG Nov 16, 2025
Крис Младенов Pre-Road Trip Car Checklist: 10 Things to Check It's July. The car is packed to the roof, the kids are in the back, the air conditioning is blasting away, and everyone's already dreaming of the beach. There's just one small detail: you've still got... Das Auto Service Guides for owners Summer Travel VAG Jul 13, 2025
Крис Младенов Audi VW Coding: What You Can and Can't Activate You've probably seen those long lists in car groups: "Things you can activate on a Golf 7 through coding." And yes, most of those features really do work. But here's the thing! Just because you can ac... Coding Component Protection Retrofit VAG Mar 17, 2025
Крис Младенов Manual Gearbox Oil Change: Is It Really Necessary? "You never need to change manual gearbox oil. It's filled for life." I bet you've heard that one before. I've heard it countless times in the workshop and read it all over the forums. I've even writte... Das Auto Service Gearbox Guides for owners Manual transmission Oil VAG Feb 16, 2025
Крис Младенов VAG Live Data Diagnostics: What the Readings Reveal "They plugged in the diagnostic tool, found no fault codes and said everything was fine." I hear this all the time. But listen, my friend, just because your car hasn't logged any faults doesn't mean i... Diagnostic tester Diagnostics Measuring blocks VAG Jan 18, 2025
Крис Младенов Diesel Won't Start in Cold Weather? Fuel and Filters When the temperature drops below -10°C, the phones at our workshop start ringing. "It starts, runs for two minutes, then cuts out." Or, "It turns over but won't start." Sound familiar? It's almost alw... Das Auto Service Guides for owners TDI VAG Winter tyres Jan 12, 2025
Крис Младенов TPMS Light On After Tyre Change? Here's Why You've just had your tyres changed. You drive away happy, and a few kilometres later, that yellow warning light with an exclamation mark inside a tyre appears on your dashboard. You go back to the tyr... Das Auto Service Guides for owners TPMS Tyres VAG Oct 13, 2024