Today we are talking the state of the shop. This is the show we talk about the current things happening in the VW dealership. Oddly a lot of what is going on right now is VERY heavy in VW recalls. Volkswagen has several pending recalls, as well as the TDI credits that are rolling out. There will be a lot of cars impacted over the next several months. So if you own a VW, or know someone who does, you need to watch today’s show.

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Join me as we breakdown:

  • VW diesel payouts
  • What you NEED to do
  • VW Diesel Info
  • Still no repair out yet
  • 1.8t and 2.0t Cam shaft problems
  • Repair not out  yet for that
  • We have seen this issue at the dealer
  • 2011-2013 TSI software update for ECM
  • HPFP warranty extension
  • 2016 GTI TCM update
  • and more


Trouble viewing? Watch “The State of The Shop 8 ~ Podcast Episode 111″ on YouTube.

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ETCG

On episode 110 of The Humble Mechanic Podcast, we go “Behind The Wrench” with EricTheCarGuy for part two. Behind The Wrench is an interview series were we talk with folks all around the automotive industry. There are so many interseting folks in the field. It is also important to see all the unique points of view. Understanding all the roles of the auto industry will help us become better at what we do, whether you are a tech, a parts person, or an advisor. If you missed part one of our interview, check it out at Behind The Wrench ~ EricTheCarGuy ~ Part One

Join Eric and I for Part 2 as we chat:

  • Eric’s favorite tools
  • Was EricTheCarGuy, a car guy before he was ETCG?
  • Eric’s favorite car
  • Eric’s least favorite car
  • Eric on car lighting mods
  • Junk yard frog?
  • Best car for sending a kid to college in
  • The “ah ha” moment for ETCG?
  • The epic EE BURN!
  •  Best moment of ETCG
  • Fixing it forward
  •  What NO ONE has ever asked EricTheCarGuy
  •  Eric’s favorite air freshener scent
  • and more

Trouble viewing? Watch “Behind The Wrench ~ EricTheCarGuy ~ Part Two” on Youtube.

As always I love to hear your thoughts. Please post them in the comments section below. If you have an idea for a show you can email me, or use the contact me form! Don’t forget to follow me at:

interview with ETCG

On episode 109 of The Humble Mechanic Podcast, we go “Behind The Wrench” with EricTheCarGuy. Behind The Wrench is an interview series were we talk with folks all around the automotive industry. There are so many interseting folks in the field. It is also important to see all the unique points of view. Understanding all the roles of the auto industry will help us become better at what we do, whether you are a tech, a parts person, or an advisor.

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Join Eric and I for Part 1 as we chat:

  • Who is EricTheCarGuy?
  • Project 1979 Fairmont
  • Eric as a technician
  • Going to automotive tech school
  • Continued learning as a tech
  • Keeping it simple
  • Eric’s favorite jobs as a tech
  • ScannerDanner
  • Is Eric a tool snob?
  • and more

Trouble viewing? Watch “Behind The Wrench ~ EricTheCarGuy ~ Part One” on YouTube.

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Prepping and Cleaning Your Car For Winter

Prepping and Cleaning Your Car For WinterToday we are joined by an expert in the car care field. Mike from Meguiar’s joins us to talk about prepping and  keeping our cars clean for the winter. Most of us love having a clean car. Well in many places winter can be extremely harsh on our cars exterior. One of the great things about SEMA 2015 was the chance to talk to so many people. And I think you guys are going to love hearing right from the source on winter car care.

Join Mike and I as we chat:

  • A good coat of wax
  • Washing car in winter
  • Are “self service” car wash okay?
  • Best way to dry your car
  • Spray wax aka “booster wax”
  • Cleaning a car’s headlight
  • Keeping the windshields clean
  • Keeping the inside clean
  • Keep the smell out
  • and more

Trouble viewing? Watch “Prepping and Cleaning Your Car For Winter ~ Podcast Episode 108” on YouTube.

As always I love to hear your thoughts. Please post them in the comments section below. If you have an idea for a show you can email me, or use the contact me form! Don’t forget to follow me at: