Seeking advice from owners of the 2013-2015 models. I'm thinking about getting an old Touareg to play around with. How did you guys deal with the oil consumption issue? Is it okay to just leave it and add oil when the oil light comes on?

My 2002 Acr30's air conditioning has an issue. When I set the temperature above 18 degrees on either manual or automatic mode, it blows hot air, and there's an engine oil smell coming through. However, if I set it below 18 degrees, it blows cold air and the oil smell disappears. Has anyone else experienced this with their car, and how did you deal with it?

The fabric on the interior roof of my 2015 Skoda Octavia is coming off near the front windshield. Have any other Octavia owners experienced this? How did you deal with it?

Hey folks, did the old Touran undergo a transmission upgrade starting in 2015?

In 2009 Peugeot 307, the gearbox is slightly leaking oil. The mechanic said that if you want to repair the gearbox, it would cost a few thousand. If the leak isn't serious, you can just leave it and regularly add gearbox oil.

Hi guys, my 2014-2015 old Skoda Rapid's headlights aren't working. How did you guys solve this issue? Any good suggestions?

I experienced a similar issue with my steering column making noise and feeling stuck. The dealership suggested replacing it, but it's quite expensive, so I didn't go for it. How did you guys deal with this problem? Do you have any good solutions? My car is over three years old and has run more than 20,000 kilometers, and this issue has come up. I think there might be a quality issue here.

Hey guys, is a fuel consumption of 15 liters on the highway normal for a 2015 old model 3.0T Touareg?

Is there anyone else with a 2013 Peugeot 3008, who has driven 3,000 kilometers and received an "add oil" warning? Is it common for cars to have such serious issues?

After 8 years with my old petrol car, it started burning oil, and I noticed a lot of people around me were switching to electric vehicles. That got me thinking. I was originally planning to get the top-spec Tank 300 (Menglong), and during the National Day holiday I went for a test drive — it met my expectations.On the way back, I stopped by a Jetour dealership and saw the T2. My daughter instantly fell in love with the exterior and interior — it completely overshadowed the Menglong in her eyes. Looks clearly played a big role, and after a test drive, it felt good enough. Since I don’t really need 4WD for daily driving, I booked it right away. Looking back now, I do wish I had waited for the 4WD version — a bit more power would’ve been nice.For this type of vehicle, electric power saves a lot. For daily use, my cost is just around 0.10 AED/km (charging at home on off-peak rates of 3.3 AED/kWh). My daily round-trip to work is under 20 km, so I only charge every four days, when the battery hits around 20%.For long-distance trips, I don’t bother with charging — it’s too much hassle. I just set the car to preserve 60% battery and drive on petrol. Even if fuel consumption is slightly higher, it’s fine since I only do a few road trips per year.The car is heavy and feels solid on the road. Acceleration is decent, but the 4WD version definitely would’ve offered better power and confidence. I’ve had the car for over half a year now. So far, the only issue has been a slight noise from the steering system — which was fixed. Other than that, no major problems. Buying a car always involves a bit of luck anyway.The biggest downside is the driver assistance system — it lags behind the competition. The infotainment system has improved a bit with the latest 4.11 update, but it still has room for improvement.Overall, I’m quite satisfied. Compared to many newer EV startups, Chery is an established brand. The lifetime warranty adds a lot of peace of mind, especially on the powertrain and electric components.

Since this is our first family car, we decided to go with a petrol vehicle that’s suitable for both city driving and long trips. After trying out and comparing many cars — Korean, Japanese, and even some Chinese hybrids — we finally chose the 2025 Changan Eado High-Energy Edition. Honestly, the first thing that made me choose it was the design — I really liked how the car looks, and the color matched my personal taste perfectly. The second reason was the engine — the 1.5L turbo is more than enough for highway driving. Even though it's a small engine, it delivers excellent power on the road, and at the same time, it’s fuel-efficient in the city — unlike a 2.0L that would consume more. The third and most important reason was the price — I see it as an excellent deal. I ended up with a good-looking car that’s packed with features. As for daily use, both my wife and I are new drivers, so having 360° cameras was a huge plus — it helped us a lot with parking and narrow roads. Honestly, without them, we wouldn’t have dared to enter many places. The car's performance is solid, acceleration is great, and just a slight push on the gas gets it moving quickly. The space is also impressive — three people can sit comfortably in the back, and the trunk has enough room for travel and groceries when we return from family visits. The smart features are also really helpful — I can use voice commands to control the A/C, start navigation, or play music without taking my hands off the steering wheel. On top of that, the car has a built-in dashcam that records continuously. Just insert a memory card and it overwrites old footage automatically. Exporting videos is easy too. In short, for around AED 70,000, I got a car that meets all my needs and protects me from the heat and the rain. It’s been an excellent experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a practical and affordable car.