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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UnBoxing February PetrolBox®

UnBoxing February PetrolBox®

Today I am doing something a little different. We are unboxing February’s PetrolBox. PetrolBox is a monthly car subscription box made by car enthusiasts. When you sign up for PetrolBox, you will receive package each month filled with different car stuff. This is my third month of PetrolBox. I have go tools, t-shirts, air fresheners and […]

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 183

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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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Removing The Front Suspension ~ White Wookie

MK3 Vr6 suspension

Today on Project White Wookie build, we are removing the front suspension. There are a few reasons the entire front suspension is being removed. I will be painting the engine bay. To properly paint the bay, I needed the suspension out of the way. It works out well because I will also be replacing the bushings, […]

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CrewMember Exclusive ~ Hiring New Techs

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.   This video […]

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VR6 Engine Update ~ White Wookie

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I feel like it’s been YEARS since the last White Wookie update. Today we are going to be looking at some of what is in store for the VR6. There will be more to come ;). Before the VR6 is installed in the car, it must be put together. During the assembly process, I will be […]

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