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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Viewer Car Questions ~ Podcast Episode 224

Viewer Car Questions ~ Podcast Episode 224

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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My Experience at Automotive Tech School

My Experience at Automotive Tech School

As you know I went to Automotive tech school. I attended Universal Technical Institute in 2002. My experience at automotive tech school was great. If not for tech school I would never have become a mechanic, and wouldn’t be doing videos. A lot of you guys have asked me about my experience in tech school, […]

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MK4 R32 First Dyno Run ~ CrewMember Exclusive

MK4 R32 First Dyno Run ~ CrewMember Exclusive

This is a CrewMember exclusive video. If you would like access to this video, more exclusive content, and discounts to some amazing venders, as well as VW/Audi training manuals, click the “CrewMember Benefits” tab at the top of the page. You can support the show, and get a ton of great benefits. The day after […]

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Everything Wrong With The R32 ~ Problems and Walk Around

Everything Wrong With The R32 ~ Problems and Walk Around

The newest car to the Humble Mechanic fleet is a mk4 R32. I love this 2004 3.2l VR6 R32. But this VW does have issues. Today I am going to show you many common MK4 issues, and some things we are going to do to repair them. Worn suspension, leaks, bad bushings, and broken plastic […]

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Viewer Car Questions ~ Podcast Episode 223

Viewer Car Questions ~ Podcast Episode 223

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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