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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How To Fix Blend Doors ~ Install a Heater Core and Reseal The HVAC Box

How To Fix Blend Doors ~ Install a Heater Core and Reseal The HVAC Box

If your MK3 or MK4 has no heat, no AC, or the controls don’t work, it may be due to the blend doors. From the factory the belt door is covered in foam to soften the door close, and divert air in the proper direction. Over time the foam breaks down and blows out the […]

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Happy Birthday and CrewMembership Sale ~ ENDS 2/14/18

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Are you aready CrewMember? Login Here. Hey everyone. I hope you are all having an awesome day. As luck would have it, today is my birthday! While I like to get gifts and what not, I would rather hook it up for you guys. I am running the second ever CrewMembership sale. What is the […]

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Viewer Car Questions ~ Podcast Episode 222

Viewer Car Questions ~ Podcast Episode 222

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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Thank You CrewMembers

Thank You CrewMembers

Well it’s been a year. 1/31/17 I launched the CrewMembers Garage. The first 100 folks got some special goodies for joining. Now here I sit 1/31/18 in my home office, being Humble Mechanic full time. When I say I could not have done this with out you, I mean it. It’s your support of the […]

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Viewer Car Questions ~ Podcast Episode 221

Viewer Car Questions ~ Podcast Episode 221

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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