Welcome to the Humble Mechanic Video Podcast. This is the show were we talk about many areas of the automotive industry. Everything from being an auto tech, buying tools, earning money, talking to customers, and more. If you are not a mechanic, tune in to learn the ins and outs of the industry. It can help you find a good tech, and help avoid getting ripped off.

Coast Headlamp Review

Coast HL7 Headlamp Review ~ Video

Happy tool review Thursday everyone! Today we look at the Coast HL7 Focusing Headlamp. A headlamp is something that I always thought was kind of weird. I mean it makes sense that it would be handy, but I never jumped on that trolley. The folks at Coast Products sent me this light to check out. I found myself really liking it. I will also be using it at the shop, and doing a follow up review for you guys.

Join me as we check out this Coast Headlamp:

  • Pure Beam Focusing Optic
  • Twist focusCoast HL7 Headlamp Review
  • 285 lumen light output
  • 1 hour 30 minute runtime
  • 119 meter (390 ft) beam distance
  • 3 X AAA batteries (included)
  • Z Cord in headband for added durability
  • Adjustable elastic straps
  • Easy to operate front power switch
  • Hinged beam adjustment to position light where you need it
  • Weight: 4.4 ounces (including batteries)
  • Buy this Coast Headlamp
  • Other cool Coast Products
  • and more

Trouble Viewing? Watch “Coast HL7 Headlamp Review ~ Video” on YouTube.

As always, post your comments below. If you have a tool or product you would like for me to review, use the contact me form. Or email me Charles(at)HumbleMechanic(dot)com, and put TOOL REVIEW in the subject.

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How The VW 2.0T FSI Fuel Pump HPFP Fails ~ Video

How The VW 2.0T FSI Fuel Pump HPFP Fails ~ Video

Today we look at how VW 2.0t FSI (BPY engine) fails. This was a really common problem issue a few years ago. Failure of the HPFP, the cam follower, as well as the cam shaft.

Sponsor of the day
Today’s show is sponsored by Deutsche Auto Parts. They are the VW and Audi parts experts. They have great prices and awesome service. Plus they work really hard on a ton of VW DIY videos. Paul and the fellas at DAP are awesome.

Join me today as we break down:VW 2.0T FSI Fuel Pump HPFP

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As always, your questions and comments are welcome. Please post them below. If you would like to suggest a part of a show like this, email me Charles(at)HumbleMechanic(dot)com. Thanks again to Deutsche Auto Parts for being such a great sponsor.

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VCDS or Vag-Com Review and Demo ~ Video

Happy Thursday everyone! Today we are talking about one of the best investments that you can make if you are working on a Volkswagen or Audi. That is VCDS or Vag Com Diagnostic Software. I refer to it as Vag-Com. I purchased Vag-Com years and years ago. I would say that I use it almost every day. If you are planning to do any DIY on a VW beyond oil changes, you really need this!

VCDS REVIEW

Join me today as we look at:

  • What can Vag-Com do?
  • How Vag-Com has bailed me out
  • Graphing features of Vag-Com
  • Screen capture and walk through of Vag-Com
  • Where to get Vag-Com
  • Ross-Tech Wiki page
  • Buy or not to buy
  • and more

Trouble viewing? Watch “VCDS or Vag-Com Review and Demo ~ Video” on YouTube.

As always, post your comments below. If you have a tool or product you would like for me to review, use the contact me form. Or email me Charles(at)HumbleMechanic(dot)com, and put TOOL REVIEW in the subject.

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How VW Ignition Switches Fail ~ Video

Hey Everyone. Normally these failure videos come out on Tuesday. I had some audio issues so we are a little bit behind. Oddly enough I had ordered some new audio gear on Sunday. Gotta love that timing. 🙂 Today are are looking at how Volkswagen ignition switches fail. These switches have been failing forever. We are going to look at some ways that can happen.

Sponsor of the day
Today’s show is sponsored by Deutsche Auto Parts. They are the VW and Audi parts experts. They have great prices and awesome service. Plus they work really hard on a ton of VW DIY videos. Paul and the fellas at DAP are awesome.

VW ignition switch issues

Join me today as we look at:

  • Quick note about the blog
  • What a VW ignition switch does
  • How VW ignition switches works
  • How VW ignition switches fail
  • Symptoms of VW ignition switch failure. (this part is fun)
  • Diagnosing a failed VW ignition switch
  • Time/miles of ignition switch failure
  • Is the VW ignition switch a DIY part?
  • and more

Trouble viewing? Watch “How VW Ignition Switches Fail ~ Video” on YouTube.

As always, your questions and comments are welcome. Please post them below. If you would like to suggest a part of a show like this, email me Charles(at)HumbleMechanic(dot)com. Thanks again to Deutsche Auto Parts for being such a great sponsor.

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OTC 4722 Tool Review

OTC 4722 CV Boot Clamp Installer Review ~ Video

otc cv bootIt’s Thursday, so it’s time for another tool review. Today we are looking at a different tool to clamp CV boot clamps. This OTC 4722 or “Stinger” is a great addition to the tool box. I picked this up after a recommendation from a coworker. He found a work around for those pain in butt VW CV boot clamps.

Join me as we check out the OTC 4722 “Stinger”

  • Demo of the OTC 4722 CV Boot Clamp Installer
  • Pros of the OTC 4722 CV Boot Clamp Installer
  • Cons of the OTC 4722 CV Boot Clamp Installer
  • Overall thoughts of the OTC 4722 CV Boot Clamp Installer
  • The OTC 4722 CV Boot Clamp Installer vs the Lisle 30800 CV Boot Clamp Pliers
  • Price Points of each tool
  • Buy the OTC 4722 CV Boot Clamp Installer 
  • Buy the Lisle 30800 CV Boot Clamp Pliers (yes you need both)
  • Are you on Amazon Prime?
  • and more

Trouble viewing? Watch “OTC 4722 CV Boot Clamp Installer Review ~ Video” on YouTube.

As always, post your comments below. If you have a tool you would like for me to review, use the contact me form. Or email me Charles(at)HumbleMechanic(dot)com, and put TOOL REVIEW in the subject.
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How The VW Trunk and Fuel Door Release Motor Fails

How The VW Trunk and Fuel Door Release Motor Fails ~ Video

How The VW Trunk and Fuel Door Release Motor FailsHappy Tuesday everyone. Today we are looking at another VW part failure. For those of you that are new to the show, every Tuesday we look at how a VW part fails. As you will see in the video, we look at how it works, how it fails, how to diagnose, and is it a DIY or not. This week we are looking at the failure of the VW trunk or fuel door release. The parts are very similar to each other, and generally fail in the same way.

Sponsor of the day
Today’s show is sponsored by Deutsche Auto Parts. They are the VW and Audi parts experts. They have great prices and awesome service. Plus they work really hard on a ton of VW DIY videos. Paul and the fellas at DAP are awesome.

Join me today as we look at:

  • What the VW trunk fuel door release does
  • How the VW trunk fuel door release works
  • How the VW trunk fuel door release fails
  • How you know the VW trunk fuel door release failed
  • Ways to diagnose VW trunk fuel door release failure
  • Common time and mileage failure
  • DIY or no DIY VW trunk fuel door release
  • and more

Trouble viewing? Watch “How The VW Trunk and Fuel Door Release Motor Fails ~ Video” on YouTube.

As always, your questions and comments are welcome. Please post them below. If you would like to suggest a part of a show like this, email me Charles(at)HumbleMechanic(dot)com. Thanks again to Deutsche Auto Parts for being such a great sponsor.

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kobalt review 20v impact

Kobalt 20V Impact Review ~ Video

Kobalt 20v impactHey everyone. I picked up this impact wrench, which I call a gun, a while ago. This is a pretty nice impact. While I don’t think that it will replace my air gun, it does have some really great features.

You can pick this up at your local Lowe’s Hardware, or buy it online. I did find it on Amazon, but it was $100 more, and not available on Amazon Prime.

Join me as we check out the Kobalt 20V 1/2 impact

  • Why I bought this impact gun
  • Some specs on the impact gun
  • What’s in the box
  • The PROS!
  • The Cons!
  • Overall thoughts
  • A prefect situation for this impact gun
  • and more

Trouble viewing? Watch “Kobalt 20V Impact Review ~ Video” on Youtube

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