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Charles ~ Humble Mechanic

Raleigh, NC

Male, 32

I am one of about 200 master certified VW techs in the USA. I do everything from basic maintenance, to advanced diagnosis. I eat, sleep and breathe VWs. I also have my own website dedicated to helping everyone to understand their car, and see the behind the scenes of being an auto mechanic. You can see more at

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Last Answer on October 20, 2013

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describe the importance of operating all OBDII monitors for repair verification?

Asked by Bobbio about 6 years ago

 

Do any of the Catalytic converter cleaner products work ? Is there any of the Catalytic converter cleaner products that actually clean the Catalytic converter?

Asked by Carl about 3 years ago

 

Describe the inspection maintenance for OBDII monitors used in state inspections

Asked by bob about 6 years ago

 

Looking to get a bully dog for my truck going to use 20% promo code and won't let me

Asked by Zach over 8 years ago

 

Hi Charles! I have 2006 VW Touareg R50 V10 TDI.
In cold weather -15C,-20C, when car start driving after 10-15 minutes, on display message "STOP FAULTY RUNNING GEAR" but car running ok. What could be the problem? Thank you,
Maks

Asked by Maks, vlifchits@msn.com almost 11 years ago

 

How long can I drive with a loose front differential bushing on a 2003 mercury mountaineer

Asked by apludog about 9 years ago

 

I have a 2005 golf 5 2.0 fsi 4 motion, wondering if i can fit a golf 5 gti (ed 30) engine in there and if the current gearbox would fit and resist the new engine and what should be changed along with the new engine, car used as daily, thanks

Asked by Jhonny over 5 years ago