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 Paint Your Engine

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There are tons of ways to paint an engine. Today I will show you step by step on how to paint your engine, or any parts of your engine. We will be using POR15 engine paint kit. This kit comes with everything you need to get the engine properly and permanently painted as well as […]

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Blue-Point HCP9 Hose Clamp Pliers ~ Review

Blue-Point HCP9 Hose Clamp Pliers ~ Review

After a long break from tool reviews, I am back in action. These are the Blue-Point HCP9 Heater Hose Clamp Pliers. I have been through many pairs of hose clamp pliers over the years. Most of them are average. These heater hose pliers are the best I have found. I know that spring clamps, or […]

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 194

Today I will be taking viewer automotive 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 avoid […]

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Where Is The Dealership Rant?

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Are you wondering where the dealership ran is? Now that I have been away from the dealership for about a month, I am starting to develop the new normal for life. That means getting the process and schedule down. It means finding the times of day that I really can be the most productive. Let’s just […]

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Why My Turn Signals Don’t Work ~ Diagnosis

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After driving around with no turn signals for an embarrassing amount of time, I finally had a chance to diagnose why my turn signals were not working. They failed in a different way. Often when a turn signal doesn’t work right, the turn signal bulb flashes fast. This was not the case in my car. […]

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