The Humble Mechanic: Amazing Audio
Since I did some cool coding on my Volkswagen Touareg in the last issue, I wanted to try some more. I read about a coding change on the radio that’s supposed to make the audio sound amazing, similar to the Dynaudio package, so I wanted to test that.
The Humble Mechanic: Touareg Window Coding
We all like to see what cool stuff we can do with our scan tools, so let’s check out some coding changes that we can make to a Volkswagen Touareg.
The Humble Mechanic: Should Technicians Have to Buy Their Own Tools?
So I ask you as a technician, should we have to buy our own tools?
The Humble Mechanic: Weird Things We Use to Fix Cars
Sometimes, with a little ingenuity, we can do a whole lot with very simple things.
Top 5 Humble Mechanic Articles of 2018
As TechShop closes the year, the editorial team chose the most read Humble Mechanic articles from 2018.
Humble Mechanic: Rules for Tools
Here are six rules that you should be following if you’re borrowing tools.
Humble Mechanic: Tips for Powered Test Lights
Not only do they work as a test light so you can check fuses, power and ground, but you can also apply power and ground.
MAHLE to Host AAPEX Meet and Greet with EricTheCarGuy and Charles the Humble Mechanic
MAHLE Service Solutions recently announced Cook and Sanville as brand ambassadors to represent the division’s shop equipment to the automotive aftermarket.
Humble Mechanic: Socket Storage Tips
From socket sets to foam inserts, there are many ways to store your sockets. Charles discusses a variety of options to keep you organized.
Humble Mechanic: Important Tools, Tips for Clutch Replacement
Replacing the clutch set is a pretty straightforward job, yet over the years, I’ve seen a lot of bad practices.
Humble Mechanic: The Must Have Tools for VW and Audi Repairs
Charles has spent his career as a Volkswagen technician and in that time has fine-tuned his perfect list of the tools he needs to fix or maintain VW (and Audi) vehicles.
Installing Coilovers: 5 Tips
When upgrading a suspension, consider doing coilovers. Since Charles was putting them on his GTI, he took the opportunity to share some tips for installing coilovers on any car.