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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Shop Shots Volume 42 Insider Pictures of Automotive Service

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Happy Wednesday everyone. Thanks for tuning in to this weeks Shop Shots. These are some of the behind the scenes pictures from a VW service department. You will see cars torn apart. The crazy way that things break, and the goofy things that customers do to their cars. I have been asked what a damaged/worn […]

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The Best Time To Bring Your Car For Service

Happy Tuesday everyone. Can you believe that it is just 1 week until Christmas? If you don’t celebrate Christmas, then you can look forward to having an extra day off of work, Ha. If you still need to get a gift for a tool fan, or need a different last minute gift, check out my […]

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Does My Car Really Need This Service ~ Tires

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Next up in the “Does my car REALLY need this service” we have tires! Today we will talk about When to rotate, and when to NOT rotate Why balancing is important When you should replace your tires If you want to learn a little more about tires, check out Understanding Your Vehicle’s Tires. That breaks […]

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Holiday Tool Buying Guide

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With the holiday season in full swing, I though it would be fun to give some advice on buying tools for the tool junkie on your list. Shopping for tools can be overwhelming to say the least. I know a lot about hand tools, and a fair amount about other tools. I still get lost […]

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The Rising Cost Of Owning A Car

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Happy Monday everyone! I hope that you all had a fantastic weekend. Before we get into talking about the cost of owning a car, I want to fill you in on a few things. As you all know by now, my wife and I were planning on moving. Prepping our house to put up for […]

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