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…
Shop vacuum cleaners are not something I get really excited about. I mean its a vacuum right? You use it to suck up things you are going to get rid of in most cases. That being said, having a good wet/dry shop vac at the ready can be a lifesaver. Today we are looking at…
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…
Radiator leaking? Today we learn how to replace a leaking radiator in my car. Radiator leaks are common, and can be an easy part to replace. I also found a second coolant leak at the radiator hose. Today we replace a radiator hose, replace the radiator, and fill and bleed the cooling system Become A…
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…
I picked up a new press for the shop today. It's a Harbor Freight shop press for $140. I got this press to move forward with rebuilding the GTI transmission. The bearings and gears are much easier to work with when using a shop press. This is a pretty good deal for $140. So far…
Comebacks are something every mechanic will deal with at some point. Many times it is not the mechanic's fault, but plenty of times it is. Either way, it's more about how we handle the situation that makes all the difference. We had the attitude at my old dealership "Be the HERO". This mindset to the…