{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Charles \"The Humble Mechanic\" on YouTube Success and Helping the Next Generation of Techs","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/charles-the-humble-mechanic-on-youtube-success-and-helping-the-next-generation-of-techs","audioUrl":"https://media.transistor.fm/f754e005/8a17d99b.mp3","description":"\n        Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors.Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs.Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HEREWanna go to Tekmetric's first ever industry training event Tektonic? Register HEREJeff Compton is joined by Charles, known as the \"Humble Mechanic.\" Charles talks about his journey of content creation on YouTube, beginning with simple iPhone videos that unexpectedly gained traction. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship and fostering enthusiasm in young automotive technicians to address industry shortages. Charles also shares insights from his rich experiences with Volkswagen vehicles, highlighting both rewarding and challenging repair stories.00:00 Delayed visit to the booth; found you eventually.04:08 Appreciate having a special car at SEMA.07:13 Community jokes about \"widowmaker\" jack accidents.11:43 Beneficial automotive program with financial advantages.16:46 Embracing new technology is beneficial for growth.18:30 Persist through challenges; solutions will emerge.20:55 Competition leads to secrecy and minimal payment.25:57 Repinned 91-pin connector on yellow car.28:38 Experience reality, not promises, in career choice.30:59 Realizing I'm a small part in automotive.34:50 Instructions are straightforward, information is widely available.37:04 Freedom to learn tech without rat race pressure.42:51 Expressing dislike doesn't justify discouraging enthusiasm.43:35 Mentorship enthusiasm can transform perspectives and engagement.47:50 Blown away by unexpected podcast listener recognition.49:44 Comment, share, and set automatic podcast download.\nFollow/Subscribe to the show on social media! TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffcompton7YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJadedMechanicFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091347564232\n      "},"annotations":[{"startTime":86.0,"endTime":116.0,"type":"car","title":"Volkswagen Golf","url":"/cars/volkswagen/golf","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/2020_Volkswagen_Golf_Style_1.5_Front.jpg","quote":"...ell us about that. 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A Honda Civic would have this one. It sort of pivots like Jaws....","canonicalId":"car:honda:civic","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0"}},{"startTime":664.0,"endTime":690.0,"type":"car","title":"Volkswagen Beetle","url":"/cars/volkswagen/beetle","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ca/2011_Volkswagen_Beetle_R_Concept_%286158707986%29.jpg","quote":"...f the brand. And you know, everybody's aunt had a Beetle that they drove to high school or Mark 1 Golf or ...","canonicalId":"car:volkswagen:beetle","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"David Villarreal Fernández (CC BY-SA 2.0)"}},{"startTime":664.0,"endTime":690.0,"type":"car","title":"Volkswagen Bus","url":"/cars/volkswagen/bus","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/96/VW-Bus_T1.jpg","quote":"...also have that story right. My grandparents had a bus and they drove the family around the whole countr...","canonicalId":"car:volkswagen:bus","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Hydro (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":891.0,"endTime":897.0,"type":"car","title":"Volkswagen Golf The Volkswagen","url":"/cars/volkswagen/e-golf","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/2016_Volkswagen_Golf_R_DSG_%2867283%29.jpg","quote":"I came in at the right time where I was the same as you. Like, there was so much opportunity. I didn't do it at UTI school. I did a similar kind of school and bounced around in the industry. And, like, it took a while to get my feet really where I had a good grasp of what I was doing. But then when I was there, there's no ceiling, man, It's. It's incredible. I like the. The Golf, the Volkswagen bus story, because I was thinking the first day here, I didn't get a chance. Gabriel Glaciers. 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