Blue-Point HCP9 Hose Clamp Pliers ~ Review

Blue-Point HCP9 Hose Clamp Pliers ~ Review

After a long break from tool reviews, I am back in action. These are the Blue-Point HCP9 Heater Hose Clamp Pliers. I have been through many pairs of hose clamp pliers over the years. Most of them are average. These heater hose pliers are the best I have found. I know that spring clamps, or Corbin clamps can be removed with basic pliers. But having these in your tool box will make life much easier.

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 194

Today I will be taking viewer automotive 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 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 AUTO
CRP 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 

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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.

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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, contact me via email, or use the contact me form! Don’t forget to follow me at:

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Where Is The Dealership Rant?

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You guys asked, so I started a Patreon

Are you wondering where the dealership ran is? Now that I have been away from the dealership for about a month, I am starting to develop the new normal for life. That means getting the process and schedule down. It means finding the times of day that I really can be the most productive. Let’s just say that 11:00pm-1:00am have become a surprising sweet spot. One thing I didn’t account for was an exception that some people had.

I was not aware that people expected a post dealership life rant. For some, it have have appeared that I was putting on a “happy face” to create the videos I create. Like I was hiding the real deal because I was worried about getting fired. Well friends, I can assure you I was never worried about getting fired. 😉

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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 and you can check out some recommended tools I have listed below.

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Why My Turn Signals Don’t Work ~ Diagnosis

how to check fusesAfter driving around with no turn signals for an embarrassing amount of time, I finally had a chance to diagnose why my turn signals were not working. They failed in a different way. Often when a turn signal doesn’t work right, the turn signal bulb flashes fast. This was not the case in my car.

As you will see, we talk the path for a complete diagnosis of the turn signals. There are many ways that a mechanic may diagnose this issue. I really want to start exposing you guys to my diagnostic approach to issues. Then it’s up to you to form you own strategies for attacking issues.

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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 and you can check out some recommended tools I have listed below.

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 193

Today I will be taking viewer automotive 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 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 AUTO CRP 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 

Become A CrewMember If you like this show. If you get value out of the videos and content that I put out, consider supporting the show by becoming a CrewMember. You will get discounts you can’t get anywhere else, exclusive videos from me, and VW/Audi training manuals. Between the discounts and the training manuals, the CrewMembership can easily pay for itself. Become a CrewMember today

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 as I take your automotive questions on:


Trouble viewing? Watch “Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 193” 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, contact me via email, or use the contact me form! Don’t forget to follow me at:

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Could YOU Build a 2500MPG Car?

Shell Eco Marathon

You may think getting an insane miles per gallon is just a dream, think again. While getting 2500 MPG in a big SUV may not be possible getting 2500+ mpg in a prototype car is possible. I had the chance to attend the Shell Eco-Marathon Americas and see this first hand.

The Eco-Marathon is an event all around innovation. Students from 8 different countries compete to build the most fuel efficient vehicle they can. It was pretty amazing to see what these high school and college teams could come up with. I think about 17 year old Charles, and there is no way I could have been doing this stuff at 17. Check out the Shell Eco-marathon Americas website to learn more about the program.

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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.

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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, contact me via email, or use the contact me form!

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