Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 161

Today I will be taking your automotive questions. If you have a question about a car, car repair, DIYs on your car, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, or anything car related, ask it up. If you have 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 way to avoid the spam monster. If you don’t get your question on this show, email it again just to be sure.

Sponsor of the Day

CRP AUTOCRP deals in a ton of OE automotive parts. They also make the factory DSG fluid for VW. Having them as a sponsor will give us access to more information about fluids than I would ever get from VW. I am really excited to have them as a resource of information. To learn more about the great products they have, check out CRPAutomotive.com

Help Support The Show
Many of you have asked about supporting the show. For that I thank you. For now, the best things you can do are SHARE THE SHOW, and shop with my links on Amazon. You will not spend any more money that you would normally. Here is the Amazon link ~ Humble Mechanic on Amazon or you can check out some recommended tools I have listed below.

Join me today as we discuss:

  • (1:02) ~ Are there known issues with 1.4t TSI?
  • (3:17) ~ What to do when you’re stuck at your job
  • (7:57) ~ Common 2.5l oil leaks
  • (10:44) ~ How to get paid on warrants jobs?
  • (16:14) ~ Can I replace ALL my MK4 locks?
  • and more

Trouble viewing? Watch “Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 161” on YouTube

As always I love to hear your thoughts. Please post them in the comments section below. Again, if you have a question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)humblemechanic(dot)com with Question for Charles in the subject. Also if you have an idea for a show you can email me, or use the contact me form!

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 160

Today I will be taking your automotive questions. If you have a question about a car, car repair, DIYs on your car, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, or anything car related, ask it up. If you have 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 way to avoid the spam monster. If you don’t get your question on this show, email it again just to be sure.

Sponsor of the Day

CRP AUTOCRP deals in a ton of OE automotive parts. They also make the factory DSG fluid for VW. Having them as a sponsor will give us access to more information about fluids than I would ever get from VW. I am really excited to have them as a resource of information. To learn more about the great products they have, check out CRPAutomotive.com

Help Support The Show
Many of you have asked about supporting the show. For that I thank you. For now, the best things you can do are SHARE THE SHOW, and shop with my links on Amazon. You will not spend any more money that you would normally. Here is the Amazon link ~ Humble Mechanic on Amazon or you can check out some recommended tools I have listed below.

Join me today as we discuss:

  • (1:09) ~ How do I deal with working with hacks?
  • (4:08) ~ Fixing a whistle from HVAC system
  • (7:04) ~ 2.5l belt noises
  • (10:38) ~ What do VW master techs work on?
  • (13:42) ~ Why does my PRNDL look funny?
  • and more


Trouble viewing? Watch “Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 160” on Youtube.

As always I love to hear your thoughts. Please post them in the comments section below. Again, if you have a question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)humblemechanic(dot)com with Question for Charles in the subject. Also if you have an idea for a show you can email me, or use the contact me form!

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How Good Mechanics Become HACKS

There is no denying that some mechanics are hacks. Thankfully most of us truly care about our customers and their cars. But it makes me wonder how a good mechanic becomes a hack mechanic.

QOTD: What did I miss when talking about hack mechanics?

Join me today as we discuss:

  • It is NOT okay to be a hack
  • Lack of training
  • Flat rate role in hacks
  • Bad shops
  • Lack of GAF
  • And more


Trouble viewing? Watch “How Good Mechanics Become HACKS” on YouTube.

As always I love to hear your thoughts. Please post them in the comments section below.  Also if you have an idea for a show you can email me, or use the contact me form!

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