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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5 MORE Odd Things Mechanics Use To Fix Cars

It may come as a surprise, but not all the tools mechanics use to fix cars come from the tool truck. Often both professional mechanics and DIYer have to be resourceful to fix cars. Today we look at 5 MORE odd things that mechanics use to fix cars. This video is a follow up I […]

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How The TDI Modification will Impact The Car

Today we are looking at a sensitive subject for many people. This TDI nonsense has been going on for over a year now, and I am glad to see something finally happen. For the last six months, my dealership has been slower than it has ever been. This is an issue across the US with […]

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How to Remove A VW Door Panel ~ Salvage Yard Tips

In this DIY and Drive video, I will show you how to remove door trim panel on a Volkswagen. This job was performed on a B5 Passat. Removing the door trim panel can be very similar on many other Volkswagen models. The job is pretty simple and straight forward. You will have to take car not to damage […]

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 178

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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How To Remove an VW Sunroof Glass ~ Salvage Yard Tips

How to remove a sunroof

In this DIY and Drive video, I will show you how to remove a sunroof glass on a Volkswagen. This job was performed on a MK4 Jetta. Re sunroof remove is very similar on many other Volkswagen models. The job is pretty easy, and it makes it easier if you can move the sunroof glass […]

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