Month: March 2026
Air suspension faults in Audi A6 Allroad and C7
The air suspension on the Audi A6 Allroad and C7 generation often fails after around 120,000 kilometres, with faulty compressors, air springs and sensors as the main culprits. This leads...Read more
Window closing problems with your car resolved
Windows that rattle while driving, moisture in your headlights and a windscreen that suddenly cracks in the cold. These are familiar window closing problems that many Ford Focus owners encounter....Read more
Brake and ABS problems with the Peugeot 307
The Peugeot 307 suffers from serious brake and ABS faults (anti-lock braking system) that directly affect road safety. Breaking brake pedals, flashing warning lights and ABS failure due to corrosion...Read more
Timing chain wear on the BMW 2 Series
A worn timing chain causes a rattling noise when starting and can lead to serious engine damage, but timely oil changes largely prevent this problem. The BMW 2 Series with...Read more
Cylinder head and unit injectors in the VW Touran with turbo diesel engine
TDI stands for Turbocharged Direct Injection: a turbo diesel engine with direct fuel injection. Turbo diesel engines in the Volkswagen Touran often need cylinder head overhaul around 150,000 to 200,000...Read more
Turbocharger problems with the Peugeot 307 diesel
The 1.6 HDi engine (a type of common-rail diesel engine from Peugeot) in the Peugeot 307 is notorious for premature turbo failure, caused by a small sump capacity, EGR soot...Read more
Transmission problems with the Kia Soul
The Kia Soul regularly suffers from transmission issues, especially on models from 2012, 2020 and 2021–2023. Jerky shifting, delayed gear changes and complete failure of the automatic gearbox are common....Read more
DPF blockage in the 1.6 TDCi engine
The 1.6 TDCi diesel engine in compact models regularly suffers from clogged diesel particulate filters due to short urban journeys. As a result, the filter does not get enough opportunity...Read more
Central locking Kia Picanto: common faults
The central locking system of the Kia Picanto regularly causes problems for owners: actuators that fail, windows that move on their own and an alarm that goes off unintentionally. These...Read more