The Humble Mechanic
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 50:26:37
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Synopsis
Take control of your automotive world. Join master certified technician Charles Sanville as he navigates all sides of the automotive industry. Interested in working on your own car? Wondering what tools you need to buy to fix cars? Thinking of being a mechanic? Or are you currently a mechanic looking to get better, you have found the right show.
Episodes
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Are People Jealous Of Your Success?
29/12/2017 Duration: 20minToday’s podcast comes from a question on a Facebook live show I did about 2 weeks ago. Ronnie asked if people were jealous of my success. Well my initial response was no, but it kind of morphed into a 20 or so minute chat about that topic. So I edited it down some and wanted […]
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Solutions For Techs Stuck In Career Rut ~ Audio Podcast Episode 42
27/12/2017 Duration: 19minToday we are talking about technicians getting stuck in a career rut. Maybe you are sick of turning wrenches, maybe your boss is a jerk, maybe you’re tired of doing all the dang paperwork… Well this show may help. I want to give you guys some actionable things to do that will help you figure […]
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The State Of The Shop ~ Audio Podcast Episode 41
20/12/2017 Duration: 13minHey everybody. Today I want to do something a bit different on the show. But oddly, the same thing I do all the time. That is talk about the state of the shop I work in. Today we talk about some of the things that I am seeing going on, some of the common issues, […]
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6 Must Follow Rules for Borrowing Tools
13/12/2017 Duration: 06minToday we are talking about the right way to borrow tools. As a professional mechanic, I have loaned out tools for many many years. Most of the time this is not a big deal. In fact it’s great to be able to help a coworker or buddy out with the task at hand. Then there […]
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Viewer Car Questions ~ Audio Podcast Episode 217
11/12/2017 Duration: 17minToday 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 […]
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Viewer Car Questions ~ Audio Podcast Episode 216
04/12/2017 Duration: 20minToday 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 […]
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Viewer Car Questions ~ Audio Podcast Episode 40
01/12/2017 Duration: 15minToday 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 […]
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In-depth Look At Vehicle Safety Systems ~ Audio Podcast Episode 39
30/11/2017 Duration: 13minWhen it comes to safety, vehicles have so much more to them than just airbags. The technology and engineering that goes into designing every component of a vehicle is crazy. Then when we look at things like radio buttons behaving in a specific manor during an impact, it’s off the charts. Today we are going […]
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Technicians Moving Away From Dealerships ~ Audio Podcast Episode 38
29/11/2017 Duration: 13minIt comes a time in every techs career that they get stuck. Stuck with where they are at. It doesn’t help that most companies don’t have an upward path for technicians. So today we are talking about how and why technicians might be leaving the dealership. Sadly the ones that go are usually the best […]
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Viewer Car Questions ~ Audio Podcast Episode 37
28/11/2017 Duration: 28minToday 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 […]
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Viewer Car Questions ~ Audio Podcast Episode 215
27/11/2017 Duration: 20minToday 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 […]
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Listener Automotive Questions ~ Audio Podcast Episode 36
22/11/2017 Duration: 26minEveryone has a car question from time to time, and I am hear to help. There are not many places you can go where a master certified technician will answer you questions 100% honestly. On these automotive question shows, we cover a range of topics from tools to tires, and check engine lights to car […]
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The Future of Automotive Technicians ~ Audio Podcast Episode 35
21/11/2017 Duration: 21minWhat the future of auto mechanics will look like is an interesting topic for me. I started in the industry just before all the “driver assist” systems came into play. While there was not a ton of things changing, everything was primed to change. This meant I was in the perfect spot to learn what […]
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Viewer Car Questions ~ Audio Podcast Episode 214
20/11/2017 Duration: 18minToday 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 […]
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Factory VS Non Factory Car Repairs ~ Audio Podcast Episode 34
17/11/2017 Duration: 18minWhen you are getting a car repair, there are tons of decisions to make. Who do I take the car to? How much will it cost? Will the rip me off? Will they do it right? And probably about 100 more. As a dealership technician, I have repaired thousands of cars in my career. I […]
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Listener Automotive Questions ~ Audio Podcast Episode 33
16/11/2017 Duration: 24minEveryone has a car question from time to time, and I am hear to help. On these automotive question shows, we cover a range of topics from tools to tires, and check engine lights to car wax. Listed below are the topics we will cover today. I have carried this tradition of having a Monday […]
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Looking Professional VS Being Professional ~ Audio Podcast Episode 32
15/11/2017 Duration: 15minHi my name is Charles, and I am a professional mechanic. Having said that, I probably don’t really look all that professional. Does the way I look even matter? Today we are going to talk about being a professional vs looking professional. The two do not go hand in hand, meaning you can be one, […]
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How Auto Mechanics Remember How To Put Cars Back Together ~ Audio Podcast Episode 31
10/11/2017 Duration: 13minHow Auto Mechanics Remember How To Put Cars Back Together? One of the key skills for any mechanic is being organized. Now I will admit, there are times I am not the most organized of mechanics. But when it comes to taking things apart, and putting them back together, you have to remember how things […]
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DSG Transmissions Viewer Questions ~ Audio Podcast Episode 30
09/11/2017 Duration: 15minToday we are talking about DSG, or Direct Shift Gearbox transmissions. This show initially came on the heals of a video I did with, Jason from Engineering Explained. I wanted to use that opportunity to answer your questions before his video comes out. Let me say, you guys are going to love that video. Over the […]
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2014 Recap and a Look At 2015~ Audio Podcast Episode 29
08/11/2017 Duration: 16minThis should be a fun episode especially if you have been around a while. Today we are looking back at 2014, and looking ahead to 2015. The super fun part about that is, we already know what will happen. HAHA So you can see if I was right or if I was WAY out of […]