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Drive-Thru Diagnostics

Crank position sensor failure is common on VR6 engines. Mine died on my R32 while I was stopped at the drive-thru.

The Humble Mechanic: How to Fix a Noisy Suspension

Charles switches gears to work on a friend’s noisy Toyota. He takes us through replacing a strut assembly.

The Humble Mechanic: What Happens When A Timing Belt Breaks?

Diagnosing a broken timing belt or broken timing chain, and what that really could mean for the engine.

The Humble Mechanic: Why Mechanics Never Throw Away Car Parts

There’s a handful of reasons why I just can’t bring myself to throw out a lot of the stuff I’ve accumulated over the years, but here are the main reasons I’m nearly a hoarder.

The Humble Mechanic to Deliver MACS Keynote Address

Charles will speak on the topic of “Becoming the Hero.” How training, mentorship and social media can set you apart.

The Humble Mechanic: Anyone Care for a Milkshake?

Charles helps out a friend whose S10 has been overheating. He takes a look at the coolant, which is “all kinds of wrong.”