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I have been working as a Volkswagen technician, mechanic, grease monkey, well you get the idea. I started this site mainly to connect with my customers on a level that I just can’t in the shop.
You will find out what it takes to be a mechanic in a VERY high tech industry.
This site will give everyone a place to connect with me, and connect with each other.
There has been so crazy things that have happened over the years, and I am sure you will get a kick out of it.
This site was built to help everyone. It does not matter what type of car you own. Many of the things I talk about do not apply to just Volkswagens.
Also, please understand that everything I talk about here comes from me. It does not represent my employer, or Volkswagen of America. Anything that I say or do is my own.
Some other things you need to know
- I am not a writer. I spell stuff wrong, I write the same way I talk. I use wrong punctuation and tenses. I don’t care, Do not grammar Nazi me. Pay attention to the message
- I use the term “GUYS” a lot. It does not mean men, it means the same thing as “folks”, “Y’all” that kind of thing. Please don’t worry about it.
- I also use the word technician. To me, it means the same thing as mechanic. The title of a job is MEANINGLESS! Its the actions you take, and the integrity you work with that makes you great, or makes you SUCK!
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DISCLAIMER! I will give you some really great information here. If you choose to use this information, I fully support that. I can not be responsible if something goes wrong. I hate that I have to even say it, but sure enough some jerk will try to blame me for their car getting messed up..
Charles, I am a long-time subscriber and follower of HumbleMechanic.
I am looking for a VW GTI — either a 2017 [or preferably] a 2019 model.
I found a 2019 S that is so clean, inside and out, it’s like brand new… 1 owner, no service issues or accidents (full CarFax report), and runs like a dream. The only issue is it has 144,000 miles, and that gives me pause. The price is good, market-wise, according to CarFax and Kelly Blue Book..
Service report does not show timing chain or tensioner ever being replaced, nor any other major work or part replacement. But the dealership selling the vehicle show an extensive exploratory service on the vehicle with no problems found, complete service performed along with new tires… and not a scratch on the vehicle whatsoever.
I respect your opinion so I am asking your thoughts… you have experience with VW’s… I only know potential GTI issues and what to be aware of. I do know the 2017 and 2019 models were supposed to be of the most problem-free years for GTI’s.
BTW… no rust ANYWHERE to be found. The woman who owned it obviously babied the car.
Not holding you responsible for anything… I only value your professional opinion. So, what do you think? Sounds like a lot of miles to me! Should I be concerned?
Thanks, Charles. I LOVE the YouTube channel… I look for new content almost daily!
Thanks again for any and all input.