Volkswagen T-cross

VW T-Cross 2026 steering and handling – everyday driving comfort versus sportiness

The VW T-Cross 2026 combines light steering for everyday use with stable motorway performance, but its sporty character falls short of what you might expect from a compact SUV. The...Read more
Volkswagen Up!

Maintenance tips to prevent VW Up problems

Regularly checking rubbers, sensors and the cooling system minimises common faults with the Volkswagen Up and keeps your car reliable for longer. With simple checks and timely maintenance you prevent...Read more
Nissan Qashqai

Timing chain problems Nissan Qashqai

The timing chain of the Nissan Qashqai stretches after a few years of use and causes characteristic rattling noises when starting the engine. This problem occurs especially with the 1.2...Read more
Volvo Xc60

Premature brake wear Volvo XC60

The rear brakes of the Volvo XC60 wear out strikingly quickly, often after just 60,000 kilometres, while the front brakes last much longer. The electronic parking brake and stability systems...Read more
Volvo V60

ERAD system fault Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid

A fault in the ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) system of the Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid means that the electric rear axle fails and you can only drive on petrol....Read more
Volvo V40

Clutch problems Volvo V40

The Volvo V40 regularly suffers from clutch problems that seriously affect driving comfort. A heavy pedal due to wear, a worn dual-mass flywheel that does not engage smoothly and a...Read more
Volkswagen Golf

Interior problems Volkswagen Golf

The Volkswagen Golf is known for its solid quality, but older models regularly suffer from interior issues such as a sagging headliner, defective boot locks and wear to ignition switches...Read more
Electric car

Electric cars: cost-effective driving and the future of mobility

The rise of electric cars is impossible to miss. More and more people are choosing to trade in their old petrol or diesel car for an electric model. Why? Well,...Read more
Volkswagen Golf

Oil consumption problems TSI engines VW Golf

Volkswagen Golf models with 1.2, 1.4, 1.8 and 2.0 TSI engines regularly suffer from excessive oil consumption due to cracked pistons, clogged oil control rings and weak piston rings. This...Read more
Volkswagen T-roc

Brake problems and ABS faults VW T-Roc

The Volkswagen T-Roc regularly suffers from brake problems, especially with the ATE MK100 unit (a type of ABS brake control module). Illuminated ABS warning lights, juddering brake pedals and failures...Read more