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 Remove a VW Window Regulator ~ Salvage Yard Tips

Mk4 Window DIY

Today I will show you how to DIY removing a Volkswagen front window regulator. This is actually a very common repair at the dealership. You will need to remove the door trim panel, and secure the glass before making this repair. This is performed on a MK4 Jetta, other VWs and Audis may be similar […]

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 181

VW mechanic

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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CrewMember Exclusive ~ VW Dieselgate RANT!

Some of you may have caught this Facebook live from a few weeks ago. Someone asked me about the impact of Diesel gate on us technicians. Well, I got pretty fired up about it. I had kept my mouth closed about this for a while. But I finally broke, and downloaded a little. It is […]

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CrewMember Exclusive ~ What’s In The BOX?

Welcome CrewMembers. This is the first official video just for you guys. Today we are talking about the White Wookie. A few months ago, I made a choice to take the GTI in a certain direction. That mean’t ordering some parts that I initially didn’t plan on. I posted pictures of this box on social, […]

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 180

Today I am back in the shop studio, and 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 […]

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