Humble Mechanic Podcast

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F1 Race in Austin and VR6 Cabriolet Update ~ Audio Podcast Episode 13 Sep 22, 2017

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On this show we run into an interesting situation. The topic we are talking about is not really relevant anymore. Well I say that, but I think we can learn a few things from it. We will go into a little about my time with F1 in Texas. This was my first and only to […]

What To Do When The Shop Is Slow ~ Audio Podcast Episode 12 Sep 21, 2017

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Working in a slow shop is not ideal. Well, let’s be honest, it sucks! That is a direct impact to your paycheck. Slow times in an auto repair shop are almost a given. I wanted to try and help you figure out how to make that slow time count. You might not be directly getting […]

How A.S.E Tests are Made ~ Audio Podcast Episode 11 Sep 20, 2017

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Have you ever wondered how A.S.E. tests are written? On today’s automotive podcast, are looking at how A.S.E tests are born. For those of you that may not know, ASE is the industry standard in testing automotive techs, as well as many other parts of the auto industry. While I personally have mixed views on […]

Prepping Your Car For A Road Trip ~ Audio Podcast Episode 10 Sep 19, 2017

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If you are getting ready to hit the road for a road trip, you have plenty of planning to do. But one area people often overlook is getting your car ready for that road trip. This is a vital step in prepping for a successful road trip. I have seen everything from people stopping in […]

Viewer Car Questions ~ Audio Podcast Episode 208 Sep 18, 2017

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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 […]

Customer Pay VS Warranty Work ~ Audio Podcast Episode 9 Sep 14, 2017

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The topic of paying for car repairs is not as simple as it may seen. There are so many sides to the story. You may also be wondering what “Customer Work” is verses “Warrant Work”. Why should the warranty charge or labor time be different than the customer pay? Does that mean the customer pays […]

Common Car Repairs and Patten Failures ~ Podcast Episode 8 Sep 13, 2017

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Today’s automotive podcast we look at common car repairs and pattern failures. As a VW dealer technician, this is the world that I lived in for many many years. There were times you knew why the check engine light was on before pulling the codes. This can be a good thing and a bad thing […]

Viewer Car Questions ~ Audio Podcast Episode 207 Sep 11, 2017

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On this episode I will be taking your car questions. We will look at replacing your own ECM on a MK7 GTI, and why that may not work. Tips and tricks to finding water leaks on any car. How the water may be coming from the inside. Common issues with VR6 3.6l 4motion Passats. Buying […]

Becoming a Better Technician ~ Podcast Episode 7 Sep 08, 2017

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Today’s automotive podcast we look at becoming a better technician. This is an area I have worked very hard in my entire career. The amount of extra time and energy I gave was really more than anyone else. For me, that is what it took to be a good mechanic. We are going to look […]

Buying Mechanic’s Tools ~ Podcast Episode 6 Sep 08, 2017

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On today’s automotive podcast, we are talking buying mechanic’s tools. This is a subject we will tackle many times. There is so much out there in the tool world that capturing it all in one shot is impossible. Plus as we grow as DIYers and Pros, our tool needs change. This was a fun show! […]

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