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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Saying Goodbye to My 2005 VW Passat

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Project “Luv A Dub” VW Cabriolet Update

VW Cabby Luv A Dub project

Happy Monday everyone! I am out of the shop today, so I thought I would give you all an update on the VW Cabby, aka “Luv a Dub”. I have had the car for about 3 months now. I must say that I wish I was further along that I am . You can probably […]

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Are Recalls On Your Car a Good Thing Or Bad Thing?

New VW TDI recall

If you drive a VW, you know that at some point you will have an open recall. Even if you are not a Volkswagen driver, you still might have dealt with a recall or 2. But when is enough, enough? Lets take my Passat for example. It is a 2005 Passat wagon. It has had […]

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Shop Shots Volume 22 Insider Pictures of Automotive Service

Passat Engine Mount Auto Mechanic

We missed last week’s Shop Shots, but we are back today! This is your behind the scenes pictures of Volkswagen service. The good, the bad, and the crazy! Okay lets get to it! This is a fuse. Well, it is what is left of a fuse. This fuse came out of a Tiguan. We have […]

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Dealing With Damaged Bolts, An Auto Mechanic’s “Uh Oh” Drawer

Left Handed extranctor set Auto Mechanic

There comes a time in every mechanic’s life when something goes wrong. It might be a slightly rounded bolt head, or something really bad like a cleanly broken off stud. Today I want to show you guys some of the tools auto mechanics use when things go wrong. Removing The Bolt I want to start […]

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How To Tell If A Mechanic Is Ripping You Off

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This is a question that I get from people that I meet. It usually goes something like this. Oh, you are an auto mechanic. Well, I don’t know anything about cars. How can I tell if a mechanic is ripping me off. I feel like, as a women, I am always getting taken advantage of […]

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