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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Automotive Industry Opportunities and Obstacles Feat. Bogi and EricTheCarGuy

Automotive Industry Opportunities and Obstacles Feat. Bogi and EricTheCarGuyAutomotive Industry Opportunities and Obstacles Feat. Bogi and EricTheCarGuy

In this video Bogi from All Girls Garage, EricTheCarGuy, and Humble Mechanic chat about the automotive industry. How and why we went to tech school, what opportunities it gave us as technicians, the struggles for techs, and what the future might hold for auto mechanics. Thanks to Universal Technical Institute for helping make this possible. […]

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Valve Cover and Valve Cover Gasket Replacement ~ MK5 GTI

Valve Cover and Valve Cover Gasket Replacement ~ MK5 GTI

Leaking valve covers, and valve cover gaskets are common. In this video I will show you step by step how to replace a valve cover gasket, or a valve cover. We will also cover the valve cover breather, or PCV valve built into this valve cover. Valve cover failure is common on the VW BPY […]

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5 Tips of Starting an Automotive Repair Shop ~ Featuring Bogi

5 Tips of Starting an Automotive Repair Shop ~ Featuring Bogi

Want to start a repair shop? Moving from being a technician to a shop owner? What do you need to know before starting your own shop? Today Bogi from All Girls Garage joins me with 5 tips to starting your own automotive repair shop. This is something many of us technicians consider at some point […]

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Milwaukee M18 FUEL Drill & Impact Driver Combo ~ Review

Milwaukee M18 FUEL Drill & Impact Driver Combo ~ Review

Today we review Milwaukee M18 Drill and Impact Driver Combo. This drill and impact kit comes with the tools, 2 5ah batteries, a charger for m18 and m12, and a carrying case. The impact tool was my most used tool as an automotive mechanic. Both tools have great power and brushless motors. It also doesn’t […]

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Viewer Car Questions ANSWERED ~ Podcast Episode 242

Viewer Car Questions ANSWERED ~ Audio Podcast Episode 242

Today I will be taking your car related questions. The topics we cover are, car repair, DIYs on cars, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, and anything car related. To ask a car question for a show like this, email me Charles(at)Humblemechanic(DOT)com. Be sure to put the phrase “Question for Charles” in the subject. That is the best so you can […]

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