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 Buy The Right Engine Oil

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It seems like buying engine oil can be a confusing process. Even if you take your car in to a shop for this service, they may have a ton of choices in engine oil. Today I am joined by Steffen from Liquimoly. I had the chance to meet Steffen at the AAPEX show 2016. His demo […]

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Recap of the VW Atlas Tech Training

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The last week I spent a few days learning about the new VW Atlas 3 row SUV. There is some new cool stuff, and some stuff I don’t love. I will be doing a drive event soon, and will post another video. This is the first VW new product class I have been to since […]

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 185

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Today I will be taking your 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 way to avoid […]

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 184

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Today I will be taking your automotive questions. If you have a question about a car, car repair, DIYs on your car, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, or anything car related, ask it up. If you have 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 […]

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The BEST Way TO Perform a Parasitic Draw Test

How to check for current draw

Today we are going to be learning how to perform a Parasitic Current Draw test or PID. Knowing the right way to do this test may not be vital, but it will save you a lot of headaches. Doing this test wrong can waste time, and that will waste money. You also don’t NEED a […]

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