EGR valve (Exhaust Gas Recirculation, a system that reuses exhaust gases to reduce emissions) and DPF blockage (Diesel Particulate Filter, the diesel particulate filter that captures harmful particles) in the...Read more
Wear to the clutch of the Volkswagen Up! regularly causes difficult gearchange problems. This happens mainly after 80,000 to 120,000 kilometres. Difficulty changing gear, a pedal that sticks, or a...Read more
Problems with air conditioning and heating are among the most frequently reported faults in the Volkswagen Golf. In winter you are stuck in the cold, or you sweat in summer...Read more
The Nissan Micra suddenly loses power while driving. This problem mainly occurs at higher speeds. The cause is often a faulty mass airflow sensor (a component that measures the amount...Read more
Many Volkswagen ID.3 owners run into an annoying problem: the navigation function does not show automatic charging stops during long journeys. Error messages and unreliable route planning make it particularly...Read more
The Nissan X-Trail is known as a reliable and spacious family SUV, but when buying used you should pay close attention to the CVT transmission, turbocharger and diesel particulate filter....Read more
The Nissan Micra regularly suffers from electrical faults. These show up in the windows, dashboard lighting, infotainment and sensors. Poor wiring, blown fuses and software issues are often at the...Read more
The Audi Q5 with 2.0 TFSI engine suffers from a persistent problem: high oil consumption. Many owners of early models have to top up as much as 1 litre of...Read more
BMW’s xDrive system, especially in the X5, causes sudden loss of traction without warning due to failing transfer cases (the component that distributes power between the front and rear axles),...Read more
Turbochargers on 3-cylinder BMW 1 Series engines such as the 116i and 118i regularly show wear. Internal faults and incorrect calibration of the wastegate (a valve that controls the turbo...Read more