All cars have their issues. But are the problems just with the car, or are their other factors that make it seem cars are worse than they are? This is touchy subject for many folks. I do think that it is worth having the conversion about fact vs hype when it comes to Volkswagen problems. As I say in the video, you can take VW out of the conversation and insert any car company. <br /><br />Today on the Automotive Podcast we discuss:<br /><br /> Why this topic came back up<br /> VW ranks 5 from the bottom on J.D. Power<br /> Why I "promote" VW as a brand? I DON'T!<br /> My affinity for the brand<br /> VW are not the right car for everyone<br /> What fuels the problems car manufacturers have<br /> Buy what you like, and expect problems<br /> The story about my CR-V<br /> A salesman wants you to by their brand<br /> We can substitute VW for any other car brand<br /><br /><br />Humble Mechanic Podcasts<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lKLEvGiyabJxxazND2S7lC-" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lKLEvGiyabJxxazND2S7lC-</a><br /><br />Failed VW parts videos<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lIxxNMAO-nNe4c3Liohrrr-" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lIxxNMAO-nNe4c3Liohrrr-</a><br /><br />Tool Reviews<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lKA_oaxAkY0KKTvS4cxuPA7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lKA_oaxAkY0KKTvS4cxuPA7</a><br /><br />How To videos<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lKM-_ShLfG-IrNqklIp0_To" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lKM-_ShLfG-IrNqklIp0_To</a><br /><br />MK1 VR6 Swap Videos <br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lKJ09uR9evf987LmSuijY-p" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwfzU5uvU-lKJ09uR9evf987LmSuijY-p</a><br /><br />Follow me on:<br /><br />The Blog<br /><a href="http://humblemechanic.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://humblemechanic.com</a><br /><br />INSTAGRAM <br /><a href="http://instagram.com/humblemechanic/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://instagram.com/humblemechanic/</a><br /><br />FACEBOOK<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/HumbleMechanic" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/HumbleMechanic</a><br /><br />TWITTER<br /><a href="https://twitter.com/HumbleMechanic" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/HumbleMechanic</a><br /><br />GOOD STUFF ON AMAZON<br /><a href="http://goo.gl/5304Qw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://goo.gl/5304Qw</a> (affiliate)<br />...<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKQ1FKXnTCk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKQ1FKXnTCk</a>