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.

TWITTER YOUTUBE FACEBOOK

Latest Video

Latest Podcast

Saying Goodbye to My 2005 VW Passat

PODCAST and VIDEO ARCHIVE

Doing Right By Your Customers Is Never Wrong

Humble Mechanic Logo

This story comes from deep with in the Humble Mechanic customer service files. Okay this is actually something that happened yesterday. 😉 From time to time I like to share with you guys a story about doing the right thing. Service departments get a bad rep so when something good happens, I feel like I […]

Read more
/2 Comments/by

Shop Shots Volume 28 Insider Pictures of Automotive Service

Shop Shots auto mechanic pictures

Hi everyone! It’s Wednesday, so that means I am taking you inside an auto shop with Shop Shots! These pictures come from the shop that I work in . The pictures might not be cars that I am working on, but they are all real. Let’s do this! From time to time I find something […]

Read more
/4 Comments/by

What To Expect When You’re Expecting~To Be An Auto Mechanic

Humble Mechanic Logo

Back when I was in automotive tech school, I had a vision of what being an auto mechanic would be. When I got into the “real world” of being a mechanic, I found things to be very different. Not in a bad way, but different. I can remember thinking this job would be all fun […]

Read more
/3 Comments/by

Buying Tools To Fix Cars 101

Snap on Auto Mechanic's wrench

Even if you are not a professional auto mechanic everyone should have some basic hand tools. But how do you know what tools to buy? Do buy the least expensive stuff you can find? Or save up and get the high end tools? Like every good question, the answer is, It depends. There are many […]

Read more
/14 Comments/by

STOP THIEF! Is That Fancy Car Alarm Worth It?

Humble Mechanic Logo

Do you remember that Viper commercial from years ago? The one were the viper scares the would be thief away? Well, I just so happened to find a video of it. I have a love for cheesy commercials. But it does bring up a good point. Will that fancy alarm protect your car? It all […]

Read more
/12 Comments/by

Become a Patron

Become a Patron!

Member Login



Signup Here
Lost Password

Mailing List

* indicates required
Email Format

Tags

audio podcast Automotive help automotive podcast automotive questions behind the wrench Cabriolet car questions car repair check engine light customer service damage dealership diagnostic diesel DIY electrical problems electronics engine failed parts failed VW parts funny story horror story interview listener Q and A Luv A Dub Maintenance mechanic mechanic tools podcast repair cost Review Safety service Shop shots state of the shop tdi tool review tools training video viewer questions Volkswagen VR6 Warranty white wookie

Humble Mechanic Archives