What Is a Recall and How It Is Different From a Technical Service Bulletin
Since VW issued a few new updates last week, it seems like a perfect time to talk about recalls, and what that actually means. If you peruse the VW Facebook page, or any other platform that people can...
View ArticleRapid Fire Q&A about Cars with Humble Mechanic
Happy Monday everyone! As you know, today is my first day back in action. I had a great few days off, but it feels nice to be working on cars again. Anyway, I was thinking of something a little … And...
View ArticleWhy Didn’t It Come From The Factory That Way?
Hey everyone! I am back in action on this fine Monday morning. As you know, I was at training for VW last week. I will do a little follow up about the training and some of the things that I … And here...
View ArticleShould You Buy An Extended Warranty For Your Car, An Auto Mechanics View
It is the same old story. This car is a great car that will never break. But you need to buy a warranty “just in case” If you have ever bought a car, you know the pitch. You have sat … And here is, the...
View ArticleAuto mechanic VS Routan Auto transmission
I have posted a few pictures of this battle over the last few weeks. The guys of a automatic transmission, and the VW Routan downed for several weeks. Now the the car is finished, I can tell the whole...
View ArticleAre Recalls On Your Car a Good Thing Or Bad Thing?
If you drive a VW, you know that at some point you will have an open recall. Even if you are not a Volkswagen driver, you still might have dealt with a recall or 2. But when is enough, enough? … And...
View ArticleHaving Realistic Expectations When It Comes To Your Car
I know that I have mentioned before, I try and spend time reading people’s posts in forums. I want to get the unfiltered opinion of how customers feel about their car. Sadly it almost always focuses on...
View ArticleThe Truth About Car Dealer Add-Ons
What exactly do I mean when I say “add-ons”? When you buy a new car, you do the negotiating, agree on price with the sales person. Then you move in to the office with the finance person. That is where...
View ArticleEpisode 9 Customer Pay VS Warranty Work
Happy Tuesday everyone! Today on the Automotive podcast, we are talking about work! We dive into the differences between: Customer pay work Warranty work, from the manufacturer. Think bumper to bumper...
View ArticleUnderstanding Vehicle Warranties, Podcast Episode 25
Happy Monday everyone. I hope that you all had a great weekend. Today we take an in depth look at vehicle warranties. We focus on the manufacturer side of warranty. Dealing with car repairs under...
View ArticleFactory Repairs VS Non Factory Repairs ~ Podcast Episode 34
Hey everyone! Today we are talking a look at the difference between a “factory car repair” vs a “non factory repair”. This is a really cool topic to talk about. Be sure to post your thoughts in the...
View ArticleVolkswagen TDI Fuel Pump Warranty Extension ~ Podcast Episode 79
Today we are going in depth on the warranty extension for common rail high pressure fuel pumps HPFP. This is a new extension that will cover certain Volkswagen TDI engines including: 2009-2012...
View ArticleWhat Is a Recall and How It Is Different From a Technical Service Bulletin
Since VW issued a few new updates last week, it seems like a perfect time to talk about recalls, and what that actually means. If you peruse the VW Facebook page, or any other platform that people can...
View ArticleRapid Fire Q&A about Cars with Humble Mechanic
Happy Monday everyone! As you know, today is my first day back in action. I had a great few days off, but it feels nice to be working on cars again. Anyway, I was thinking of something a little...
View ArticleWhy Didn’t It Come From The Factory That Way?
Hey everyone! I am back in action on this fine Monday morning. As you know, I was at training for VW last week. I will do a little follow up about the training and some of the things that I learned...
View ArticleShould You Buy An Extended Warranty For Your Car, An Auto Mechanics View
It is the same old story. This car is a great car that will never break. But you need to buy a warranty “just in case” If you have ever bought a car, you know the pitch. You have sat in the finance...
View ArticleAuto mechanic VS Routan Auto transmission
I have posted a few pictures of this battle over the last few weeks. The guys of a automatic transmission, and the VW Routan downed for several weeks. Now the the car is finished, I can tell the whole...
View ArticleAre Recalls On Your Car a Good Thing Or Bad Thing?
If you drive a VW, you know that at some point you will have an open recall. Even if you are not a Volkswagen driver, you still might have dealt with a recall or 2. But when is enough, enough? Lets...
View ArticleHaving Realistic Expectations When It Comes To Your Car
I know that I have mentioned before, I try and spend time reading people’s posts in forums. I want to get the unfiltered opinion of how customers feel about their car. Sadly it almost always focuses on...
View ArticleThe Truth About Car Dealer Add-Ons
What exactly do I mean when I say “add-ons”? When you buy a new car, you do the negotiating, agree on price with the sales person. Then you move in to the office with the finance person. That is where...
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