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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Even the Pros Break Stuff ~ Volume 5

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.   Today I […]

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 193

automotive questions

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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Could YOU Build a 2500MPG Car?

Eco marathon

You may think getting an insane miles per gallon is just a dream, think again. While getting 2500 MPG in a big SUV may not be possible getting 2500+ mpg in a prototype car is possible. I had the chance to attend the Shell Eco-Marathon Americas and see this first hand. The Eco-Marathon is an […]

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How To Reboot Your Car ~ Battery VooDoo

Battery voodoo

Modern cars are basically rolling computer storage. As with all computers, vehicle computers get fussy from time to time. A computer acting fussy can lead to strange electrical problems in our cars. One easy way to reset the entire car system is to perform battery voodoo. In the VW repair world this is also called a Cap […]

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Sponsored Videos and Turning Down Money ~ Volume 4

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.   Today we […]

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