Most common car faults workshop experience from Banja Luka
Typical faults by car model - from real workshop experience.

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Common Faults of VW Touran 1T 1.9 TDI
VW Touran 1T 1.9 TDI (BKC/BXE/BLS, 2003-2010)
From our experience with the Touran 1T 1.9 TDI: which faults show up most often, the difference between BKC and BXE/BLS engines and what to check before buying.
Read more →Common Faults of Audi A3 8P 2.0 TDI
Audi A3 8P 2.0 TDI (BKD/BMM/CBAB) (2003-2012)
From our experience in Banja Luka - what most often fails on the Audi A3 8P 2.0 TDI (BKD, BMM, CBAB), what to watch for when buying and during maintenance.
Read more →Common Faults of Škoda Octavia 3 1.6 TDI
Škoda Octavia 3 (5E) 1.6 TDI (CRKB/CLHA/DBKA, 2013-2020)
From our workshop experience - what most often breaks on the Škoda Octavia 3 1.6 TDI, what to watch for when buying, and how to maintain this engine properly.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Passat B5.5 1.9 TDI
VW Passat B5.5 1.9 TDI (AVF/AWX/AVB, 2000-2005)
From our workshop experience - what most often causes problems on the Passat B5.5 with the 1.9 TDI engine (AVF, AWX, AVB) and what to watch for when buying.
Read more →Common Faults of Opel Astra J 1.7 CDTI
Opel Astra J 1.7 CDTI (A17DTR/A17DTJ/A17DTC, 2009-2015)
From our shop in BiH: what most often fails on the Opel Astra J 1.7 CDTI - DPF, EGR, dual-mass, injectors, vacuum pump and what to check when buying used.
Read more →Common Faults of Mercedes W203 C220 CDI
Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI W203 (OM611/OM646, 2000-2007)
Mercedes W203 C220 CDI (OM611/OM646) typical faults: injector black death, rear subframe rust, EGR and the SBC brake system. What to check before buying.
Read more →Common Faults of BMW E46 320d
BMW E46 320d (M47D20/M47D20TU, 2001-2005)
From the workshop: the BMW E46 320d M47 is a reliable diesel, but the cooling system, timing chain, and corrosion need regular attention from every owner.
Read more →Common Faults of Renault Clio 3 1.5 dCi
Renault Clio 3 1.5 dCi (K9K 722/766) (2005-2012)
From our workshop: the Clio 3 with K9K engine is reliable when serviced regularly, but has a few well-known weak points every owner should be aware of.
Read more →Common Faults of Opel Corsa D 1.3 CDTI
Opel Corsa D 1.3 CDTI (Z13DTH / A13DTC / A13DTE / A13DTR, 2006-2014)
Opel Corsa D 1.3 CDTI - the typical faults this small diesel is known for: timing chain, EGR, turbo, injectors, DPF and sensitive electronics.
Read more →Common Faults of VW Polo 9N 1.4 TDI
VW Polo 9N 1.4 TDI (AMF/BNV/BMS/BNM, 2001-2009)
VW Polo 9N 1.4 TDI - the typical faults this small diesel is known for: PD injectors, vacuum pump, dual-mass flywheel, EGR, turbo and sensitive electronics.
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