Happy Wednesday everyone! Today we are talking “State Of The Shop”. This is the show that we chat about the overall happenings at my VW dealer. This will be the 5th “TSOTS” episode. I really dig doing these videos. It is a great way to let you guys know some of the odd ball things […]
Jan 09, 2019•14 min
If you are thinking of becoming a mechanic, or thinking of becoming an engineer, this video will be no help at all. Today Engineering Explained asks Humble Mechanic engineering questions, and I ask Jason mechanic questions. This video basically comes from Jason and I asking each other the dumbest questions we could find. Become A […]
Jan 07, 2019•9 min
Today I will be taking your car related questions. The topics we cover are, car repair, DIYs on cars, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, and anything car related. To ask a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com. Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best so you can […]
Jan 04, 2019•16 min
Today I will be taking your car related questions. The topics we cover are, car repair, DIYs on cars, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, and anything car related. To ask a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com. Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best so you can […]
Jan 02, 2019•18 min
Vehicle security and hacking is a very real thing. The ability to hack into a car and cause disruption is much bigger of an issue than I ever gave credit to. Hackers can access a vehicle and cause more than just the brakes to activate. What if they could bring down an entire fleet of […]
Dec 26, 2018•10 min
Today I will be taking your car related questions. The topics we cover are, car repair, DIYs on cars, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, and anything car related. To ask a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com. Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best so you can […]
Dec 17, 2018•21 min
REAL mechanics don’t wear gloves? Call me a fake auto mechanic. I think mechanics should consider wearing gloves for a number of reasons. Not just to keep their hands clean. Mechanics can deal with some nasty chemicals. Also people are SUPER gross in their car. I support the wearing of the RIGHT #mechanic gloves for […]
Dec 12, 2018•8 min
Today I will be taking your car related questions. The topics we cover are, car repair, DIYs on cars, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, and anything car related. To ask a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com. Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best so you can […]
Dec 10, 2018•17 min
Today I will be taking your car related questions. The topics we cover are, car repair, DIYs on cars, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, and anything car related. To ask a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com. Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best so you can […]
Dec 07, 2018•15 min
Today we look at an interesting topic. It is something that really hit me about a week ago, while talking to a student at N.T.I. We as mentors and leader in a shop have a far bigger roll in “bringing up” the next generation of good technicians than we think, or maybe want. Overall I […]
Dec 05, 2018•15 min
If a shop or a mechanic gets in an accident with your car, who should pay for the damages? If the shop working on your car totals it, do you have to pay for it? This comes after a story about a shop wrecking an Audi S4, and telling the owner he has to pay […]
Dec 03, 2018•9 min
Today I am joined in studio by Rusty. We had a very spirited chat about being a mechanic vs being a technician. We come at it from 2 very different angles, and that makes the conversation fun. There is a little weirdness in the first part of the show. I had a camera issue that […]
Nov 28, 2018•24 min
Today I will be taking your car related questions. The topics we cover are, car repair, DIYs on cars, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, and anything car related. To ask a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com. Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best so you can […]
Nov 26, 2018•19 min
Comebacks are something every mechanic will deal with at some point. Many times it is not the mechanic’s fault, but plenty of times it is. Either way, it’s more about how we handle the situation that makes all the difference. We had the attitude at my old dealership “Be the HERO”. This mindset to the […]
Nov 16, 2018•13 min
What is the best modification you can make to your car? Finding the best car mod is actually very easy. Its not an ECM tune. It’s not a performance exhaust, lowering springs, brake upgrades or window tint. The best performance modification for a vehicle is the DRIVER MOD! Learning to be a better driver is […]
Nov 14, 2018•10 min
Today I will be taking your car related questions. The topics we cover are, car repair, DIYs on cars, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, and anything car related. To ask a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com. Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best so you can […]
Nov 12, 2018•20 min
The mobile mechanic business is one that fascinates me. One of the big issues people have with maintaining a car is time to take it in the shop. This is where mobile mechanics can win big. But how do you market that business? Remember marketing is telling the story. If we approach our marketing strategy […]
Oct 29, 2018•12 min
In this podcast Bogi’s from All Girls Garage, EricTheCarGuy, and Humble Mechanic chat about the automotive industry. How and why we went to tech school, what opportunities it gave us as technicians, the struggles for techs, and what the future might hold for auto mechanics. Thanks to Universal Technical Institute for helping make this possible. […]
Oct 24, 2018•32 min
In this podcast Bogi’s from All Girls Garage, EricTheCarGuy, and Humble Mechanic chat about the automotive industry. How and why we went to tech school, what opportunities it gave us as technicians, the struggles for techs, and what the future might hold for auto mechanics. Thanks to Universal Technical Institute for helping make this possible. […]
Oct 22, 2018•22 min
In this podcast Bogi’s from All Girls Garage, EricTheCarGuy, and Humble Mechanic chat about the automotive industry. How and why we went to tech school, what opportunities it gave us as technicians, the struggles for techs, and what the future might hold for auto mechanics. Thanks to Universal Technical Institute for helping make this possible. […]
Oct 19, 2018•36 min
In this podcast Bogi’s from All Girls Garage, EricTheCarGuy, and Humble Mechanic chat about the automotive industry. How and why we went to tech school, what opportunities it gave us as technicians, the struggles for techs, and what the future might hold for auto mechanics. Thanks to Universal Technical Institute for helping make this possible. […]
Oct 17, 2018•36 min
Today I will be taking your car related questions. The topics we cover are, car repair, DIYs on cars, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, and anything car related. To ask a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com. Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best so you can […]
Oct 15, 2018•16 min
In this video Bogi from All Girls Garage, EricTheCarGuy, and Humble Mechanic chat about the automotive industry. How and why we went to tech school, what opportunities it gave us as technicians, the struggles for techs, and what the future might hold for auto mechanics. Thanks to Universal Technical Institute for helping make this possible. […]
Oct 12, 2018•15 min
Hey everyone. Today we are going to look at 5 things a technician can do to stand out to a customer. These are ways to stand out in a positive way. How to bring a little extra valve to what you do. The end goal is to earn a customer for life. With these little […]
Oct 10, 2018•15 min
Want to start a repair shop? Moving from being a technician to a shop owner? What do you need to know before starting your own shop? Today Bogi from All Girls Garage joins me with 5 tips to starting your own automotive repair shop. This is something many of us technicians consider at some point […]
Oct 09, 2018•13 min
Today I will be taking your car related questions. The topics we cover are, car repair, DIYs on cars, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, and anything car related. To ask a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com. Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best so you can […]
Oct 03, 2018•28 min
This episode of the Humble Mechanic Podcast, we are chatting about the state of the shop. This is where we dive into what is happening right now in the VW world. This comes from an on the ground level. Not the stuff that is pumped out from the media. Think of this as the unfiltered […]
Sep 28, 2018•13 min
Today I will be taking your car related questions. The topics we cover are, car repair, DIYs on cars, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, and anything car related. To ask a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com. Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best so you can […]
Sep 26, 2018•32 min
Today I will be taking your car related questions. The topics we cover are, car repair, DIYs on cars, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, and anything car related. To ask a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com. Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best so you can […]
Sep 24, 2018•20 min
The VR6 turbo project was stalled. But now it’s time to get back to the MK3. I have oil leaks to fix, coolant leaks to fix, charge cooler piping to fix, a clutch to fix, a transmission to fix, some more parts to install, brakes to upgrade and probably a whole lot more. MK3 LIFE!! […]
Sep 21, 2018•8 min