Viewer Car Questions ANSWERED ~ Audio Podcast Episode 76

Viewer Questions Answered ~ Podcast Episode 76

Happy Monday everyone. For those of you that are dads, I hope that you had an amazing father’s day. I had the pleasure of hanging out with my daughter all day. That makes for an amazing time for sure. Today like every Monday I take your questions. To submit a question for a show like this, email me Charles(AT)HumbleMechanic(DOT)com and put “Question for Charles” in the subject. It makes filtering your emails much faster.

Join me today as we chat:

  • Impact on CV joints when modifying suspensions
  • DSG transmission service
  • Engine balancing
  • V6 Passat oil leaks
  • Passat PCV valves and hoses ShopDAP.com
  • 2.0T TSI engine misfires
  • Lying service advisors
  • and more

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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 you can email me, or use the contact me form!

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5 Things To Do When You Buy A New Car ~ Podcast Episode 75

On this episode on The Humble Mechanic Podcast, we are talking about new cars. These 5 things can apply to getting a new model, or a new to you car. With the purchase of our new Tiguan, I have new car on the brain. And other than tip 3 and 4, I have done all of these.

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Join me today as we chat:

  • A quick note about Humble Mechanic sponsorship
  1. Update your car’s insurance
  2. Learn your car’s tool kit and spare tire
  3. READ YOUR OWNERS BOOK! (yes that is important) 🙂
  4. Swap your car kit
  5. Know the maintenance schedule
  6. BONUS TIP!

QOTD ~ What is something YOU do when getting a new car?

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Viewer Car Questions ANSWERED ~ Audio Podcast Episode 74

Viewer Questions Answered ~ Podcast Episode 74

Happy Monday everyone. It sure feels like summer is in full swing here.  Today I sit down and answer your questions. It have a question answered on a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(dot)com. Be sure to put “Question for Charles” in the subject.

Join me today as I answer your questions on:

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Mentoring Future Technicians ~ Audio Podcast Episode 72

Mentoring Future Technicians ~ Podcast Episode 72

Today we look at an interesting topic. It is something that really hit me about a week ago, while talking to a student at N.T.I. We as mentors and leader in a shop have a far bigger roll in “bringing up” the next generation of good technicians than we think, or maybe want. I also had the pleasure of recording this show twice thanks to a dead mic. Now that mic is officially dead!

Sponsor of the day:rain eater logo
Rain Eater wiper blades. Wipers are one of the most important safety items on our cars. Think not, you must have never driven in bad weather. When you are ready to replace your wiper blades, a very easy DIY, check out RainEater wipers atRainEater.com. Plus I LOVE that their CEO is the one monitoring social media. You can also check out my RainEater Review.

Join me today as we dive into:

  • What I said to that NTI kid
  • What type of tech I want to work next to
  • What the roll of a leader in the shop is
  • “It’s not my job”
  • Kids behaving poorly
  • and more

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Shell V-Power Nitro Plus and Indy 500 ~ Podcast Episode 71

Shell V-Power Nitro Plus

Todd, Jake, myself, and Jason in a virtual reality fuel world

Hey everyone! A few weeks ago I had the absolute pleasure of “Doing the Double”. That means I was in Indianapolis, for the Indy 500, then flew to Charlotte for the Coca-Cola 600. It is something that only a hand full of people have ever been able to do. I was joined by my good buddies Jason from Engineering Explained, and Todd from Formula1Blog. Two razor sharp dudes that I always love being around and talking cars. It was a jam packed weekend, that I will not soon forget.

Note:
This trip was sponsored by Shell, and UEG.

Join me today as we chat:

  • Tour of the Team Penske garage
  • All about Indy car steering wheels
  • Vinod Natarajan talking about Shell V-Power Nitro Plus
  • Differences in fuel injection types
  • How low quality fuel impacts intake valves
  • What is “Gunk”
  • Impact of Corrosion
  • Carbon buildup on Direct Injection engines
  • The Indy 500
  • The Coca-Cola 600
  • and more

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As always your questions and comments are very much appreciated. If you have a suggestion for a show topic, use the contact me form, or email me Charles(at)humblemechanic(dot)com. I would also like to thank Rusty for joining me in studio today. It is always a fun time chatting with him, even more so when we don’t 100% agree.

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Being a Technician vs Being a Mechanic ~ Podcast Episode 70

Being a Technician vs Being a Mechanic ~ Podcast Episode 70

Happy Friday everyone. Today I am joined in studio by Rusty. We had a very spirited chat about being a mechanic vs being a technician. We come at it from 2 very different angles, and that makes the conversation fun. There is a little weirdness in the first part of the show. I had a camera issue that day and it impacted the video quality. The second part of the show’s video is back to normal.

Join Rusty and I today as we break down:

  • Rusty’s view of what a mechanic is
  • Rusty’s view of what a technician is
  • The psychology behind the words.
  • My view of the two words
  • QOTD ~ Do you consider yourself a Mechanic or a Technician?
  • and more

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As always your questions and comments are very much appreciated. If you have a suggestion for a show topic, use the contact me form, or email me Charles(at)humblemechanic(dot)com. I would also like to thank Rusty for joining me in studio today. It is always a fun time chatting with him, even more so when we don’t 100% agree.

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The 5 BEST Ways to Stand Out as a Technician

5 Ways to Stand Out as a Technician ~ Podcast Episode 69

Hey everyone. Today we are going to look at 5 things a technician can do to stand out to a customer. These are ways to stand out in a positive way. How to bring a little extra valve to what you do. The end goal is to earn a customer for life. With these little tweaks, you and set yourself on a great path to a huge customer base. Funny story about today’s show. You may remember that I have done a few videos with Rusty. Well today was going to be an “in the car” video. But it seems that the GoPro did like the audio setup, and the audio got lost. So today you get me, talking about ways a tech can stand out from the crowd.

Join me today as we break down:

  1. Never be afraid or unwilling to talk to a customer
  2. Be their hero
  3. Leave a personalized note and business card.
  4. Tell them the things they DO NOT need on their car
  5. Show them the value you bring to the relationship.

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As always, your questions and comments are welcome. Please post them below. If you would like to suggest a topic for a show like this, email me Charles(at)HumbleMechanic(dot)com, or use the contact me form.

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