EP #026 Timmy 4 Names 🍺IBTL Part 2

<p><br></p><p>In this episode of the 3 Pedals Podcast, the crew digs into one of the most dramatic chapters in automotive history: Dieselgate. From corporate deception to the long-term fallout, they unpack how the scandal reshaped Volkswagen and the entire industry. The conversation then shifts into the darker side of chemical giants with a look at the blood‑stained legacy behind DuPont.</p><p><br></p><p>Timmy’s Jazz Blue Mk3 takes center stage next, kicking off a repair saga that leads straight into a nine‑hour roadside disaster at Waterfest. The guys revisit axle swaps, police encounters, and the quirks of driving Mk3s and Mk2s through a full year of New England chaos.</p><p><br></p><p>They break down the Passat GT as a parts‑bin special with surprising potential, explore VW’s decline and loss of its enthusiast base, and celebrate the unique, underrated Northeast VW scene that kept the culture alive. The episode closes with a discussion on how Volkswagen can reconnect with enthusiasts, the dealership struggle of servicing older VWs, and a final wrap‑up to close out Part 2.</p><p><br></p><p>A deep, story‑driven episode packed with VW history, community insight, and the kind of real‑world experiences only lifelong enthusiasts can tell.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>IG Socials -</p><p>@Timmy4names</p><p>@3pedalspodcast</p><p>@karrehaus</p><p>@kap0ne </p><p>@danjpendleton </p><p>@jen_bensen</p><p>@drive.werks</p><p>@send__it</p>