The Humble Mechanic
Take control of your automotive world. Join master certified technician Charles Sanville as he navigates all sides of the automotive industry. Interested in working on your own car? Wondering what tools you need to buy to fix cars? Thinking of being a mechanic? Or are you currently a mechanic looking to get better, you have found the right show.
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February 24, 2020
Getting rid of a car is not easy. Selling a car, scrapping a car, donating a car, giving it away are all tough. Last week I donated my 2005 VW Passat to Second Chances Garage. They do amazing work top to bottom. The icing on the cake it the mentorship of automotive tech students. While I am sad to say good bye to the Passat, I couldn't be happier on where she is going, and the impact the new owner will make. #humblemechanic #GE...
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February 10, 2020
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 ag...
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January 27, 2020
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 ag...
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January 24, 2020
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 ag...
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I am joined by Mark from CRP Automotive, and we talk engine coolant and antifreeze. What is the proper coolant, how to mix coolant, and what happens when you use the wrong coolant. Since this video was out, VW has had a LOT of issues with coolant. So much that they have moved away from coolant concentrate at the dealers. Now they really only sell premix. That is actually a good thing for customers that buy coolant there. It's N...
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January 20, 2020
Today you are joining me in the 2015 Tiguan for a short term review. There is a lot I like about the Tiguan. There is also a lot I want to like about the Tiguan, but just can't seem to. To me, the Tiguan is 10% away from being an awesome car. After the initial audio from the Tiguan review, I chime back in with more info that has come out since this Tiguan video. There are a few issues that have become more problematic than befo...
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January 17, 2020
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 ag...
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January 15, 2020
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 ag...
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January 13, 2020
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 ag...
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January 10, 2020
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 ag...
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January 8, 2020
Today we go back July 2015 and talk about the state of the shop at the time. This is back when I was full time at the dealer, most likely as the shop Forman. On the state of the shop shows, I run down some of the more important things we had going on. We were in full swing of Routan recall for WIN module, water pump recalls on GTIs and a whole bunch more.
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Okay Okay it's been 700 years since an audio podcast. For that, I am sorry. Hopefully you have been following along on Youtube and other social media sites. There has been a lot going on around Humble Mechanic HQ. We went full stage 2 with the Golf R, swapped a bunch of body panels on the Miata, and tons more. I have recommitted back to doing the audio show for you guys. Ready to make 2020 the best year ever? I sure as heck am....
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October 7, 2019
As so many fo you have noticed, I had to take a break from the audio show. Today we talk about some of the reasons why. But the rad part is, the podcast is BACK! Now I wasn't just slacking off all summer. There are still a ton of videos that I posted. But I am sure you all subscribe so you knew that ;).
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April 22, 2019 • 22 mins
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 ag...
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April 5, 2019 • 19 mins
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 ag...
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March 18, 2019 • 16 mins
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 ag...
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February 20, 2019 • 11 mins
I have been a Volkswagen master tech for several years now. Reaching that level of certification was a goal of mine from the start of my career. I was extremely excited when I achieved that goal, but today it is just a normal part of life. In fact I don't give it much thought anymore. Other than when someone tries to throw it back in my face. That is a topic for another time.
Well VW has finally got a program to give master te...
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February 18, 2019 • 19 mins
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 ag...
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February 15, 2019 • 15 mins
Today my good friend Jason from Engineering Explained answers the most searched questions about Engineering Explained. This is a total spoof of those Youtube videos that have celebrities answer funny questions about themselves. It's also Jason and I just having a fun time in the shop. Something I think we can all relate to. There is so much nonsense in the world today. I want us all to take a minute some times and just have som...
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February 13, 2019 • 18 mins
Today I am back in the Passat with another automotive podcast. I get asked about carbon buildup on direct injection engines all the time. Generally they are asking about the newer VW engines the TSI. That would be engine codes CCTA and CBFA. These direct injection engines are developing issues with carbon on the back of the intake valves. This is not just a VW problem. This is an issue with most direct injection engines.
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