When it comes to safety, vehicles have so much more to them than just airbags. The technology and engineering that goes into designing every component of a vehicle is crazy. Then when we look at things like radio buttons behaving in a specific manor during an impact, it’s off the charts. Today we are going […]

In-depth Look At Vehicle Safety Systems  ~ Audio Podcast Episode 39

Car blog for fixing VWs and life as a mechanic

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 […]

Saying Goodbye to My 2005 VW Passat

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 […]

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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 […]

In-depth Look At Vehicle Safety Systems ~ Audio Podcast Episode 39

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