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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Being a Technician vs Being a Mechanic ~ Podcast Episode 70

Being a Technician vs Being a Mechanic ~ Podcast Episode 70

Happy Friday everyone. Today I am joined in studio by Rusty. We had a very spirited chat about being a mechanic vs being a technician. We come at it from 2 very different angles, and that makes the conversation fun. There is a little weirdness in the first part of the show. I had a […]

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BlueDriver OBD Scanner ~ Demo and Review Video

It has been a few weeks since my last tool review. But we are back strong with the BlueDriver OBD Scanner. The folks at Lemur Vehicle Monitors reached out to me and asked if I would check out their OBD scanner. The funny thing is, I had the app on my phone before they emailed me. I […]

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5 Ways to Stand Out as a Technician ~ Podcast Episode 69

The 5 BEST Ways to Stand Out as a Technician

Hey everyone. Today we are going to look at 5 things a technician can do to stand out to a customer. These are ways to stand out in a positive way. How to bring a little extra valve to what you do. The end goal is to earn a customer for life. With these little […]

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How VW Coolant Temperature Sensors Fail ~ Video

Hey everybody, today we are back with another round of failed VW parts! This time we are breaking down the engine coolant temperature sensor, or ECT. You may also see this part referred to as a C.T.S. (coolant temperature sensor). I have put so many ECTs on VWs that it’s crazy. I really enjoyed doing […]

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Viewer Questions ~ Podcast Episode 68

Viewer Car Questions ANSWERED ~ Audio Podcast Episode 68

Hey everyone. Today we are back in action answering your automotive questions. I took a little time off to catch up on some things around the house. Doing the double of The Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 really kicked my butt. But like I said, we are fully back in action with an awesome […]

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