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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REBATE ~ DENSO Iridium TT Spark Plugs

Spark plugs are something that are often taken for granted. That is until our engine has a problem. Almost everyone has heard of Denso and their roll in the spark plug world. Now, I know what your are thinking “Charles, you are a Euro guy, Denso plugs are for Asian imports”. Well you are right, […]

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 136

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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Do You Know NASCAR and Engine Oil?

It turns out there is more to NASCAR than just making a car go left. Today we are talking some really interesting things about NASCAR from a former crew member and NASCAR expert. We are also going to learn about how important a sponsor like Pennzoil is to a NASCAR team. Pennzoil engine oil on […]

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Viewer Automotive Questions ~ Podcast Episode 135

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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NOCO Genius Boost HD GB70 Jump Starter ~ Review

Today we are going to be check out the NOCO GB70 Genius Booster. This is a small booster pack to help jump start cars. I have used several jump packs to jump start cars. This is quite a bit different than a standard jump box. It can also do more than a plan jump box […]

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