{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - August 22, 2015 - Hour 1","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ron-ananian-the-car-doctor-classic-car-doctor-august-22-2015-hour-1","audioUrl":"https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/23b3ebcc-d509-4d04-8003-ae32006cd9bb/de8160a8-c6eb-47ff-8a92-b41700bc2f4a/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6079d671-6a0e-4c7c-bb47-ae32006cd9c9","description":"Classic Car Doctor – August 22, 2015 Take a ride back with us and see how car problems—and the way we solve them—have evolved over time. Ron kicks off the hour talking about the great American road trip and what it meant then versus now. From there, the phones light up with a wide range of issues that still feel familiar today. We tackle an electrical problem on a 1982 Chevelle, revisit the Volkswagen airbag recall that had everyone talking, and help a caller decide whether a 2010 Toyota Prius is a smart used car purchase. There’s also a call on a 1994 Toyota Pickup struggling to get into gear, plus a discussion on a surprising article about remote start systems—vehicles starting themselves while parked in the garage. It’s a snapshot of the past with lessons that still apply today—because while the cars may change, the questions never really do. Good mechanics aren’t expensive — they’re priceless.  Grab your Car Doctor gear – T-shirts & more at CarDoctorShow.com  Follow the wrench – Instagram @ronananian for shop life & behind-the-scenes   Watch & learn – Auto repair tips & videos on our YouTube Channel   Got a car question? Call the Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 – (855) 560-9900   Join the conversation LIVE – Saturdays 2–4 PM Eastern  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":8.5,"endTime":33.4,"type":"brand","title":"eBay","url":"/glossary/ebay","quote":"But on eBay, behind every car and part is a story waiting to be shared... eBay has thousands of cars and the largest online selection of vehicle parts and accessories.","canonicalId":"brand:ebay","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"eBay is an online marketplace where buyers can find both cars and parts from many sellers. In the context of classic and enthusiast cars, it’s often used to source hard-to-find components for repairs and restorations.","simplifiedExplanation":"eBay is a website where people buy and sell items, including car parts. 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