My name is Charles. I am a Volkswagen technician, and have been a mechanic, a grease monkey, and a car enthusiast for many years. I started this site mainly to connect with my customers in a way that I can’t in the shop. However, it’s my hope it can also serves as a community forum to share information, impart a little wisdom, and have a little fun. Let’s get started.

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Better MK1 Vr6 Swap Video

MK1 VR6 VW Cabriolet

Hey everyone, I posted a video of the Cabby a few weeks ago. It was pretty weak. So I thought I would post another test drive video. This one really gives a better feel of what it is like to drive this car. Plus the exhaust note is freaking awesome. Oh and be sure to […]

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Shop Shots Volume 72 Insider Pictures of Automotive Service

Failed Vw starter

Happy Wednesday everyone! Okay, don’t panic, it is actually Thursday. I am still trying to catch up from bring in Houston for a week. I have been putting together a lot of good info about oil and fuel for you guys. Plus some cool round table interviews. Alright, let’s get cracking on the Shop Shots! […]

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Round Table Chat With Juan Pablo Montoya

Juan Pablo Montya

While at the Grand Prix of Houston, I was able to sit in on a round table chat with race car driver Juan Pablo Montoya. He has been all around the racing world including Indy, F1 and Nascar. We get to her him talk about cars, both racing and personal, driving, and some amazingly awesome […]

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Something A Little Different This Week

Grand Prix OF Houston

Happy Monday everyone. I have something big to talk about today. It is going to make for a crazy/fun/busy week for me. I am looking forward to sharing it with all of you. A few weeks ago I got invited to Houston, TX. The folks at Shell US invited me down to the Shell Technology Center […]

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Shop Shots Volume 71 Insider Pictures of Automotive Service

Bad VW gas Cap

Happy Wednesday everyone. It is time for Shot Shots again. There is not many updates beyond the pictures today. Things around the shop are absolutely insane busy. That is a good and bad thing. When it gets this type of busy I feel like we miss things. But as a flat rate technician, it makes […]

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