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The Humble Mechanic
How To Manage Money as a Mechanic ~ Audio Podcast Episode 26
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Managing money as a mechanic is really no different than any other profession managing money. Yet I have seen so many people in the industry get in a bad way because of how they manage money and time. By time I mean flat rate hours they make. Today we are talking about some ways to better manage that money including STAYING OFF THE TOOL TRUCK! Well maybe not completely, but being smart about the tool truck. .

I really think this episode should be a must watch/listen for every new technician on day one! Humble Mechanic automotive Podcast Become A CrewMember
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Join me as we discuss vehicle warranties:

  • You have to MAKE the money first
  • Buy tools smart
  • Don’t get in debt with the tool man
  • Buy used
  • Live below your income
  • Auto draft into your savings
  • Avoid other debt too
  • Do you need a new car?
  • Understand your busy times
  • Understand your slow times
  • and more

Thanks for tuning in to the automotive podcast. I am really excited about the response. If you have an idea for a show, contact me via email, or use the contact me form!

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The Humble Mechanic
Understanding Vehicle Warranties ~ Audio Podcast Episode 25
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Understanding a vehicle warranty can be tricky. They use some odd language, and it always seems like they try to find ways NOT to cover a failure. Today I am going to talk about several different types of warranties, how to understand what is and what is not a covered item, and where to find all this information about your car’s warranty. Humble Mechanic automotive Podcast Become A CrewMember
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Do you shop on Amazon?
Many of you have asked about supporting the show. For that I thank you. For now, the best things you can do are SHARE THE SHOW, and shop with my links on Amazon. You will not spend any more money that you would normally. Here is the Amazon link ~ Humble Mechanic on Amazon or you can check out some recommended tools I have listed below.

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Join me as we discuss vehicle warranties:

  • Base car warranty AKA bumper to bumper
  • Powertrain warranty
  • Federal Emissions warranty
  • Corrosion warranty
  • What MAY be covered
  • What is probably NOT covered
  • Why a dealer will not “just fix it all”
  • Manufacturer tracking of repairs
  • Dealership chargebacks
  • Where to find warranty information
  • All about Buying an Extended Warranty
  • and more

Thanks for tuning in to the automotive podcast. I am really excited about the response. If you have an idea for a show, contact me via email, or use the contact me form!

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Funny Stories From The Shop ~ Audio Podcast Episode 24
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The Humble Mechanic
Funny Stories From The Shop ~ Audio Podcast Episode 24
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Sometimes it’s important to take a step back from the hectic automotive world. Today I am going to share some fun and hopefully funny stories from the jobs I have had over the years. Some of these stories are pre-dealership days. But I think you will enjoy them. If you have a funny story from work, feel free to share it below. Humble Mechanic automotive Podcast Become A CrewMember
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Do you shop on Amazon?
Many of you have asked about supporting the show. For that I thank you. For now, the best things you can do are SHARE THE SHOW, and shop with my links on Amazon. You will not spend any more money that you would normally. Here is the Amazon link ~ Humble Mechanic on Amazon or you can check out some recommended tools I have listed below.

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Thanks for tuning in to the automotive podcast. I am really excited about the response. If you have an idea for a show, contact me via email, or use the contact me form!

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Viewer Car Questions ~ Audio Podcast Episode 212
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The Humble Mechanic
Viewer Car Questions ~ Audio Podcast Episode 212
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Today I will be taking your car related questions. The topics we cover are, car repair, DIYs on cars, Volkswagen, mechanic’s tools, and anything car related. To ask 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 the subject. That is the best so you can avoid the spam monster. If you don’t get your question on this show, email it again just to be sure.

Everyone has car questions, I am glad to be able to help You may also wonder how we are going from episode 9 to episode 208. Well with the current Q and A shows, and other new podcasts, I want to get them to you right away. I don’t want to wait until we are all caught up, then post the most recent episodes. So you will find that on Monday, you get a brand new show! Humble Mechanic automotive Podcast Become A CrewMember
If you like this show. If you get value out of the videos and content that I put out, consider supporting the show by becoming a CrewMember. You will get discounts you can’t get anywhere else, exclusive videos from me, and VW/Audi training manuals. Between the discounts and the training manuals, the CrewMembership can easily pay for itself. Become a CrewMember today

Do you shop on Amazon?
Many of you have asked about supporting the show. For that I thank you. For now, the best things you can do are SHARE THE SHOW, and shop with my links on Amazon. You will not spend any more money that you would normally. Here is the Amazon link ~ Humble Mechanic on Amazon or you can check out some recommended tools I have listed below.

Sponsor of the Day CRP AUTO
CRP deals in a ton of OE automotive parts. They also make the factory DSG fluid for VW. Having them as a sponsor will give us access to more information about fluids than I would ever get from VW. I am really excited to have them as a resource of information. To learn more about the great products they have, check out CRPAutomotive.com 

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  • Watch “Viewer Car Questions ~ Audio Podcast Episode 212” on YouTube
  • Original blog post for “Viewer Car Questions ~ Audio Podcast Episode 212”
  • Patreon
  • Amazon affiliate link

Join me today as I take your questions on:

  • CRP booth for AAPEX
  • Making a 2.0l fast
  • Dealing with P2096 system lean faults
  • Door locking problems on a Beetle
  • Coolant and oil leaks on a VW Passat
  • Good machine shops in Raleigh
  • and more

Thanks for tuning in to the automotive podcast. I am really excited about the response. If you have an idea for a show, contact me via email, or use the contact me form! Humble Mechanic automotive Podcast Don’t forget to follow me at:

10 Habits of Successful Technicians ~ Audio Podcast Episode 23
The Humble Mechanic
The Humble Mechanic
10 Habits of Successful Technicians ~ Audio Podcast Episode 23
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Being a successful technician is not easy. In addition to the inherent challenges, the industry also makes it very hard to be a good tech. Today I want to help with some of that. It doesn’t matter if you are still in tech school, or if you have been in the field for a while. We can always use a reset, or a “re-center” as I call it. I hope that this episode does that for you. Take what I say to heart. Own your career and go be successful. Humble Mechanic automotive Podcast Become A CrewMember If you like this show. If you get value out of the videos and content that I put out, consider supporting the show by becoming a CrewMember. You will get discounts you can’t get anywhere else, exclusive videos from me, and VW/Audi training manuals. Between the discounts and the training manuals, the CrewMembership can easily pay for itself. Become a CrewMember today

Do you shop on Amazon?
Many of you have asked about supporting the show. For that I thank you. For now, the best things you can do are SHARE THE SHOW, and shop with my links on Amazon. You will not spend any more money that you would normally. Here is the Amazon link ~ Humble Mechanic on Amazon or you can check out some recommended tools I have listed below.

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Thanks for tuning in to the automotive podcast. I am really excited about the response. If you have an idea for a show, contact me via email, or use the contact me form!

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Behind The Wrench ~ Paul ShopDAP ~ Audio Podcast Episode 22
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The Humble Mechanic
Behind The Wrench ~ Paul ShopDAP ~ Audio Podcast Episode 22
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I have always been interested in talking to people in different parts of the automotive industry. That is why I started “Behind The Wrench”. Today we chat with Paul owner of ShopDAP. Paul will walk us through his journey in the VW world, from tech school to parts manager and now owner of one of the best VW/Audi parts shops out there. This episode aired about three years ago. In that time Paul and I have worked together on many video collaborations and try to bring as much value to the VW/Audi world as we can.

Humble Mechanic automotive Podcast

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If you like this show. If you get value out of the videos and content that I put out, consider supporting the show by becoming a CrewMember. You will get discounts you can’t get anywhere else, exclusive videos from me, and VW/Audi training manuals. Between the discounts and the training manuals, the CrewMembership can easily pay for itself. Become a CrewMember today

Do you shop on Amazon?
Many of you have asked about supporting the show. For that I thank you. For now, the best things you can do are SHARE THE SHOW, and shop with my links on Amazon. You will not spend any more money that you would normally. Here is the Amazon link ~ Humble Mechanic on Amazon or you can check out some recommended tools I have listed below.

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Check out ShopDAP at:

Thanks for tuning in to the automotive podcast. I am really excited about the response. If you have an idea for a show, contact me via email, or use the contact me form!

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The Humble Mechanic
The Humble Mechanic
Old School vs New School Car Technology ~ Audio Podcast Episode 21
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Today we are joined by Humble Mechanic and Rusty talking about technology. We are looking at it from the standpoint of new car technology vs old car technology. This is a fun topic for the two of us because Rusty is an olds school dude, and I am more new school dude. We Rusty has been around the automotive industry a long time and knows a thing or two, especially for someone that is a service manager. 😉

Humble Mechanic automotive Podcast

Become A CrewMember
If you like this show. If you get value out of the videos and content that I put out, consider supporting the show by becoming a CrewMember. You will get discounts you can’t get anywhere else, exclusive videos from me, and VW/Audi training manuals. Between the discounts and the training manuals, the CrewMembership can easily pay for itself. Become a CrewMember today

Do you shop on Amazon?
Many of you have asked about supporting the show. For that I thank you. For now, the best things you can do are SHARE THE SHOW, and shop with my links on Amazon. You will not spend any more money that you would normally. Here is the Amazon link ~ Humble Mechanic on Amazon or you can check out some recommended tools I have listed below.

Important links:

 

On today’s automotive podcast we talk about:

  • Maintenance
  • Ignition
  • Fuel delivery
  • Engine managment
  • diagnostics
  • the “soul” of old school technology.
  • and more

Thanks for tuning in to the automotive podcast. I am really excited about the response. If you have an idea for a show, contact me via email, or use the contact me form!

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Humble Mechanic automotive Podcast