Volkswagen Tiguan

high oil consumption in Volkswagen Tiguan engines

The Volkswagen Tiguan regularly suffers from excessive oil consumption, especially with TSI petrol engines (Turbo Stratified Injection, a type of turbocharged petrol engine from Volkswagen). Owners see the oil warning...Read more
Volkswagen Golf

Brake and ABS (anti-lock braking system) problems with the Volkswagen Golf

ABS faults, brake wear and a spongy brake pedal are among the common complaints with the Volkswagen Golf. The electric parking brake and strange braking noises also require regular inspection...Read more
Nissan Nv200

Rapid tyre wear on the Nissan NV200

The Nissan NV200 regularly suffers from accelerated tyre wear, even at relatively low mileages of 17,000 to 22,000 miles. Owners often report uneven wear patterns such as cupped tyres, caused...Read more
Audi A3

Prevent Audi A3 problems with targeted maintenance

Regular maintenance in line with factory specifications prevents common Audi A3 problems such as excessive oil consumption and timing chain issues. With proactive checks and by following the correct service...Read more
Volkswagen Touran

Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) problems with the Volkswagen Touran

The Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), the automatic dual‑clutch gearbox in the Volkswagen Touran, is prone to faults that can cause shifting problems or a completely dead transmission. From flashing lights...Read more
Volkswagen Golf

Golf GTE battery not charging

The Volkswagen Golf GTE is a popular plug-in hybrid, but battery and charging problems occur regularly. Owners report that the battery does not charge fully. The range drops considerably or...Read more
Audi A4

Water ingress in Audi A4 B9 headlights

Water in the headlights of the Audi A4 B9 is often caused by defective seals and blocked ventilation openings. This leads to persistent condensation, reduced light output and, in the...Read more
Nissan Nv200

Brake system faults on the Nissan NV200

The Nissan NV200 suffers from brake system faults that affect safe driving, even though the number of claims remains relatively low. The problems often arise due to sticking gear components,...Read more
Volkswagen T-roc

Windscreen wipers and washers VW T-Roc failing early

Owners of the Volkswagen T-Roc are reporting a striking number of problems with windscreen wipers and washers, even at low mileages. The wiper motor fails after just 30,000 kilometres, while...Read more
Audi A3

Which Audi A3 engine is reliable?

The 1.4 TFSI (petrol engine with turbo and direct injection) is the most troublesome engine in the Audi A3 due to timing chain issues and high oil consumption, while the...Read more