Making mistakes is a big part of life. It is also a normal part of being a mechanic. A good mechanic will work hard to keep the mistakes to a minimum, but they are still going to happen. Today I want to talk about the worst mistakes that I have made in my career as […]
It has been a while since the last “How VW Parts Fail” video. But I have an awesome one for you today. This is the time of year we see the most failing heater cores. That makes sense because this is the time of year that most folks start using their heat. There are a […]
Hey everyone! Today on the Automotive Podcast I am taking your questions. We have questions on changing brake fluid, the TDI payout giftcards, speedometer failures, dealing with bad bosses, and filling DSG transmissions. To get a question on a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(dot)com. The key is to put “question for Charles” in the […]
As you guys know, I LOVE flashlights. Headlamps have always been one of those tools I love the idea of. Heck even my dentist uses a headlamp. Today we are going to be checking out the I-View Headlamp from SCANGRIP. There are always a lot of things to consider when reviewing a light. But when […]
Today we are checking out the Coast HP3R Rechargeable Focusing Pen Light. As many of you know I am a flashlight snob. Having a good quality light is a vital part of being a mechanic. In addition to that, I carry a flashlight everywhere I go. I asked the folks at Coast if they had […]
On today’s automotive podcast, I will be taking your car related questions. These show range from questions on tools, DIYs, car repair, diagnostics and more. If you want to get a question on a show like this email me “Charles(at)HumbleMechanic(dot)com, and put “Question for Charles” in the subject. I use that phrase to filter emails. […]
In many parts of the world, dash cams are a must. Here in the US, scam artists are not as common, but dash cams still have a great value. Today we are going to be looking at and reviewing the VanTrue Ondash R2 Car Dash Cam. Using a dash camera to catch scam artists is […]
