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Humble Mechanic Podcast

Car blog for fixing VWs and life as a mechanic

Humble Mechanic

175 episodesEN-US

Show overview

Humble Mechanic Podcast has been publishing since 2017, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 175 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 50 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 13 min and 22 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher.

The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 6.3 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2018, with 86 episodes published. Published by Humble Mechanic.

Episodes
175
Running
2017–2020 · 3y
Median length
17 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

This is the audio version of the Humble Mechanic podcast. You can listen to this podcast through your favorite media player.

Latest Episodes

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Saying Goodbye to My 2005 VW Passat

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 […]

Feb 24, 20200

Viewer Automotive Questions Answered ~ Audio Podcast Episode 86

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 […]

Feb 10, 20200

Viewer Car Questions ANSWERED ~ Audio Podcast Episode 265

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 […]

Jan 27, 20200

Viewer Car Questions ANSWERED ~ Audio Podcast Episode 264

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 […]

Jan 24, 20200

What Is Engine Coolant and Why is it SO Important ~Audio Podcast Episode 85

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 […]

Jan 22, 20200

2015 Tiguan Short Term Review ~ Audio Podcast Episode 84

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 […]

Jan 20, 20200

Viewer Car Questions ANSWERED ~ Audio Podcast Episode 263

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 […]

Jan 17, 20200

Viewer Car Questions ANSWERED ~ Audio Podcast Episode 262

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 […]

Jan 15, 20200

Viewer Car Questions ANSWERED ~ Audio Podcast Episode 261

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 […]

Jan 13, 20200

Viewer Car Questions ANSWERED ~ Audio Podcast Episode 83

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 […]

Jan 10, 20200

The State of the Shop 6 ~ Audio Podcast 82

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 […]

Jan 8, 20200

2019 Recap, Humble Mechanic Fleet Update and What is coming for 2020

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 […]

Jan 6, 20200

Audio Podcast is back!

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 […]

Oct 7, 20190

Viewer Car Questions ANSWERED ~ Audio Podcast Episode 260

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 […]

Apr 22, 201922 min

Viewer Car Questions ANSWERED ~ Audio Podcast Episode 259

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 […]

Apr 5, 201919 min

Viewer Car Questions ANSWERED ~ Audio Podcast Episode 257

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 […]

Mar 18, 201916 min

Rally Car Technician For A Day ~ Audio Podcast Episode 81

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. […]

Feb 20, 201911 min

Viewer Car Questions ANSWERED ~ Audio Podcast Episode 255

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 […]

Feb 18, 201919 min

Engineering Explained Answers the Web’s Most Searched Questions

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 […]

Feb 15, 201915 min

Preventing and Fixing Carbon Issues for Direct Injection Engines ~ Episode 80

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 […]

Feb 13, 201918 min
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