The Evolution of Lighting Light Bulbs
It is no secret that car technology is advancing at an insane pace. In the almost 9 years I have been working on cars I have seen some pretty awesome advances. A perfect way to show how far we have …...
View ArticleVolkswagen Mechanic Training, Staying At The Top of Technology
Hey folks! As promised, I am following up on my training session from last week. I go to training at least once a year. I wish that it was more, but my dealer is not exactly close to a mechanic … And...
View ArticleShop Shots Volume 17 Insider Pictures of Automotive Service
I want to theme this weeks Shop Shots. Since I was at training last week, I thought I would post some pictures of the training center, and some cool pictures I shot while I was at mechanic training....
View ArticleSometimes A Lucky Mechanic Is Better Than a Good Mechanic
Yesterday we talked about what it takes to be a top level, Master mechanic. One thing that I left out was LUCK! Yep luck. Yes a good mechanic needs to have top notch diagnostic skills. But it never...
View ArticleThe Trouble With Trouble Shooting And Car Diagnostics
We have talked before about the diagnostic process that auto mechanics must follow. Starting with the basics, getting good information and being thorough are vital to repairing cars. There are times...
View ArticleThe Newest Member Of The Humble Mechanic Family.
On Monday the Humble Mechanic welcomed a new VW to the family. She is a 1984 Volkswagen Cabriolet. I picked this car up from a really nice guy on Craigslist. He bought the Cabriolet for his daughter....
View ArticleWhat A Mechanic Can Do With A Scan Tool
Hey everyone. I really have scan tools on the brain today. I know that we have talked about scan tools before, but I want to talk about them again. To say they are important to fixing cars would be the...
View ArticleWhy I Never Throw VW Parts Away
Happy Monday everyone! I hope that you all had a great weekend. One quick thing before we get into why I never throw away parts. I have been having email issues lately. Not sure what the deal is, but...
View ArticleShop Shots Volume 73 Insider Pictures of Automotive Service
Happy Wednesday everyone. Sadly this time it is actually Wednesday. But hey, it is still Shop Shots day. We are as busy as can be at the shop. That means I am busy busy busy fixed and maintaining VWs....
View ArticleShop Shots Volume 77 Insider Pictures of Automotive Service
Happy Wednesday everyone. I hope that your week is going awesome. Things in the Humble Mechanic are crazy right now. With the launch of 2 new video series, and a few other really fun things coming, we...
View ArticlePower Probe Review and Demo ~ Video
A ton of you guys have asked me for a Power Probe review and demo. Well today we take a look at the Power Probe II AND the Power Probe III. I am luck enough to work in a show with some amazing guys. My...
View ArticleViewer Questions ~ Podcast Episode 44
Happy Monday everyone. We are back on track with the automotive podcast. Today I will be answering your questions about all things automotive. Remember to submit a question for a show, email me...
View ArticleThinking Like A Diagnostic Tech ~ Podcast Episode 62
Happy Friday everyone. Today we are looking a little deeper at the mind and process of a diagnostic technician. Right now I am in the process of training two new technicians, with a third starting...
View ArticleViewer Questions Answered ~ Podcast Episode 83
Like every Monday on the Humble Mechanic Podcast, I take your car questions. Most of the questions are VW related, but they sure don’t have to be. If you would like your automotive question answered on...
View ArticleStarting With the Basics and What Happens to Mechanics that Don’t
A post came into the blog yesterday about brake fluid. If you have been following along with my posts, you know I have done some about brakes, and brake fluid. This comment came in response to my “5...
View ArticleThe Mystery of automotive diagnostic equipment
It is no secret that dealers have the most state of the art diagnostic equipment in the industry. Everything from our $1100 battery testers, to our $12,000 VW scan tool. In fact, the amount of dollars...
View ArticleTake Your Car to The Dealership, this customer learned the hard way
Yesterday I gave you guys some things to consider when decided between dealer service and aftermarket service. Well, that reminded me of a story, where the customer spent about $3000 more than they...
View ArticleWhat happens when a mechanic CANT fix your car
Every once in a while a car comes around that is sent straight from hell. The crazy problems that keep me awake at night. Things that, if you were a professional writer, you could not even make up....
View ArticleThe Internet Can Not Fix Your Car
So you might be thinking, “Why the hell is Charles talking crap about the internet and fixing car”. I spend almost every second of the day working on cars, or working on this site (and some other side...
View ArticleThrowing Automotive Logic Out The Window
Hey folks, I am back in action today. Got some good stories about automotive logic, and throwing it right out the window. Sorry about missing Friday, but this week will make up for it!!! There is no...
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