3 Pedals Podcast

This week on the 3 Pedals Podcast, the crew kicks things off with Mike’s new‑house adventures before diving into Al’s upcoming Disney and Dominican Republic plans — plus a clutch softball victory that sets the tone for the episode. Dan jumps in with Touareg repairs, side‑work chaos, and a few concert stories that keep things moving. From there, the conversation shifts into the balancing act of gar...

In this episode of the 3 Pedals Podcast, we sit down for a conversation that spans flat‑rate shop life, custom audio builds, and some of the wildest Volkswagen projects you’ll ever hear about. Things kick off with a look at warranties, labor structures, and the realities of running a modern custom car audio shop — the stuff nobody talks about but every tech feels. From there, the guys dive into a...

In this episode of the 3 Pedals Podcast, we sit down for a deep dive into the world of car audio, custom fabrication, and the realities of modern shop life. Things kick off with a candid look at communication challenges between customers and service writers — the daily friction that every tech, tuner, and shop owner knows too well. From there, the conversation moves into the early days of Boomers,...

This episode of the 3 Pedals Podcast kicks off with a long‑week energy that every car enthusiast and overworked human can relate to. Al and Mike dive straight into a wild mix of personal chaos, automotive headaches, and the kind of stories that only happen when you spend too much time around cars and not enough time resting. From being stranded on the side of the road to surviving a brutal heatwav...

This week on the 3 Pedals Podcast, Al and Mike dive into a fast‑moving mix of personal chaos, car culture, and the latest automotive news. Al kicks things off with the story behind buying his new BMW X3, while Mike shares his dream VW, moving headaches, and some truly unhinged vanity plates spotted along the way. From a surprisingly electric Monaco Grand Prix to Volkswagen shifting Golf production...

Al, Dan, Mike and Shawn kick off a packed episode with fresh car updates, extended‑warranty debates, and the ongoing saga of Arteon mods. From Al’s search for an X3 to the Taos vs. “Toas” pronunciation battle, the crew sets the tone early with equal parts chaos and comedy. Shawn dives into his 22‑year career as an electrician, breaking down the real cost of electrical work, garage wiring essential...

Al, Dan, and Mike dive into a wide‑open conversation about career growth, and the ever‑evolving world of car culture. The episode kicks off with the realities of juggling work, vacation, and daily exhaustion before shifting into a nostalgic look at racing games—from Forza Horizon to the classics that shaped an entire generation. The guys explore career paths in the automotive industry, the art and...

In this episode the crew welcomes Ben Jensen back to talk about his trailer build, future projects, and everything happening in the world of cars and car culture right now. From transforming the Toyota Celsior with a sound system to planning garage expansions and hunting for the perfect wheels, the conversation covers the kind of topics every enthusiast can relate to. The guys also dive into workp...

In this episode of the 3 Pedals Podcast, the crew catches up on recent car adventures, questionable decisions, and everything happening in the automotive world right now. From Al’s new Toyota Celsior and the insurance headaches that came with it, to recapping the Dust Off car show and Mike’s chaotic house-hunting journey, this episode goes everywhere in the best way possible. The conversation dive...

Al, Dan , Mike and Doug pick up right where they left off, diving deep into the realities of shop life, business growth, and the passion that fuels true automotive enthusiasts. The episode opens with Doug’s journey from technician to business owner, touching on the ethics, trust, and tough decisions that shape a modern independent shop. From there, the guys get hands‑on with real‑world challenges:...

Al , Dan, Mike and Doug dive into a packed episode that blends shop chaos, real‑estate stress, VW headaches, and the long road that shaped Reflex Tuning. Things kick off with overnight employee disappearances, slow‑season shop projects, and the wild world of Vanagon engine swaps. From there, the guys get into GTI tuning struggles, EOS convertible top nightmares, and the nostalgia of Waterfest week...

This week, Al, Dan, Mike and AJ roll through a chaotic mix of shop life, industry drama, and pure enthusiast storytelling. minor injuries, and the everyday annoyances that come with wrenching and recording. From there, the crew dives the dream‑garage mindset, and the generational slang that keeps everyone confused on a Friday afternoon. The conversation shifts into motorsport strategy as the guys...

Al, Dan, Mike and Andrew dive into a massive spread of enthusiast life, dealership realities, and deep‑cut VW culture in this packed episode. Things kick off with garage updates and a look at Dan’s nonstop project rotation before the crew gets into diagnosing modern Volkswagens — from scan tools and sensors to the headache of bricked ID.4s. The conversation shifts into VW’s surprising partnership...

In this episode, Al, Mike and Dan cover a wide stretch of real‑world car culture, dealership life, and the chaos of everyday enthusiast ownership. We kick things off by breaking down how the car‑sales draw system actually works, then dive into the messy world of warranty claims on modified cars. From there, the conversation moves through VW’s evolving tech, rare Golf R Spectrum colors, and persona...

I sit down with Ben Jensen and DJ Theriault to talk about Pre 2k cars, why are they so great ? Were the 90s a superior decade for cars or was it the 80s? we discuss some of the iconic cars that stood out for us and what they did for car culture in general. Instagram Socials @DJ_theriault @jen_bensen @3pedalspodcast @karrehaus @kap0ne @danjpendleton @drive.werks @send__it

In this episode, we sit down with Greg Tonseth to dive into his journey through the automotive world—from getting his start working on cars to becoming an Audi technician at a dealership. We talk about his early builds, what got him hooked on cars, and why MK2s with 16V setups still hit different. Greg shares real insight into dealership life, the challenges of working on modern vehicles, and the...

we sit down with Ben Jensen to talk about day to day dealings with running the front end of a small independent shop in his town , his wide array of cars and Facebook market place dealings. Instagram Socials @jen_bensen @3pedalspodcast @karrehaus @kap0ne @danjpendleton @drive.werks @send__it

In this episode, Al sits down with Tim Connors of TCB Motorworks for a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood corners of VW culture: the legendary G60 era . To the quirks, failures, and cult‑classic moments that shaped the platform, this conversation is pure gold for anyone who loves German engineering with personality. Tim brings real‑world shop experience, stories from the trenches, and a...

We have Shane ORourke with us to talk about drifting , how he got into, what he drives and some of his past cars Instagram Socials @thvt.poorvette @3pedalspodcast @karrehaus @kap0ne @danjpendleton @drive.werks @send__it

We introduce ourselves and give a short break down of how we got into cars, first cars, what we do for a living to support being a car enthusiast, Instagram Socials @3pedalspodcast @karrehaus @kap0ne @danjpendleton @drive.werks @send__it