How to increase workshop efficiency with digitalization
Today, running a workshop is much more complex than it was ten years ago. Vehicles are getting smarter, diagnostics are more complex, and customers are
December 16, 2025
Here you will find descriptions of some of the most common faults on VW vehicles.
Each case includes a description of the problem and a possible solution, along with images for easier repair, and is available in Slovenian.
On a diesel VW Amarok, 1.6l, 2013 model year, oil leakage has appeared in the area of the engine oil pan, near the transmission. We suspect a faulty input shaft oil seal in the transmission, but the customer does not want us to remove the transmission for further investigation. Could anything else be causing the leakage?
A Volkswagen Amarok vehicle is producing a squeaking sound from the rear of the vehicle when driving over uneven surfaces. The rear doors of the vehicle do not cause this sound. What could be causing this problem?
A VW Passat 1.6 TDI 2012 vehicle experiences engine shaking at idle. The technician has performed basic inspections of the air and fuel systems and checked for any stored error codes, but no fault was detected.
On a Volkswagen Up! 2012 model year vehicle, the technician noticed engine oil leakage in the oil pan area after performing routine service. The technician installed a new oil pan and ensured it was properly secured during installation, but the oil leak persisted.
A Volkswagen Touran 2008 model year vehicle has a problem where the fuel filler flap does not stay closed after refueling. The flap actuator works as a click can be heard when using the central locking. What could be causing this problem?
The technician reports clutch problems on a VW Tiguan, 2011 model year. A squeaking noise is heard when pressing or releasing the clutch. The technician can hear squeaking while pressing the clutch pedal but cannot locate the source of the fault. Is this a known issue?
The technician reports difficulties in finding the causes of coolant leakage on a VW Golf 1.2 TSI vehicle. A coolant pressure check did not reveal the cause. After a road test, once the engine reached its normal operating temperature, visible signs of coolant leakage were observed near the air filter housing.
Svetkom has been an authorized distributor of Autodata since 2012 for Slovenia, and since 2018 for the Adria region.
Autodata is an online platform that provides technical repair data for more than 34,000 vehicle models from 142 manufacturers. There are more than 92,000 diagrams and illustrations and over 600,000 repair procedures available. As it is an internet-based platform, updates are performed regularly, allowing constant access to the latest vehicle technical data.
Today, running a workshop is much more complex than it was ten years ago. Vehicles are getting smarter, diagnostics are more complex, and customers are
The automotive industry is changing faster than ever. Electric vehicles, advanced safety systems, and new technologies require precise, up-to-date, and reliable data from service technicians.
Audatex regularly updates its database with the latest vehicle models, technical data, service information, and other key content needed for accurate damage assessments.Monthly updates include
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