Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - September 20, 2025 - Hour 1 - The Great Check Book "Robbery" - (855)560-9900 24/7 Hotline
About this episode
Ron Ananian shares a chaotic week at his auto repair shop, highlighting the frustrations of dealing with major corporations like QuickBooks and FedEx over a mishandled check order. He recounts the challenges of running a small business, including a frozen bank account and the struggles of opening a new one. The episode emphasizes the often-overlooked administrative hurdles that can disrupt daily operations, all while maintaining a humorous perspective on the absurdities of customer service interactions.
The Car Doctor – Checks, Banks & Real-World Car Fixes
On this episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron exposes the hidden headaches of running a small auto repair business—from a QuickBooks/FedEx check security scare to a TD Bank account freeze—and how a proactive Chase Bank solved it. Callers get practical fixes: a Chevy Tahoe brake-pedal height solution, a Duramax diesel fuel/vacuum diagnostic tip, and a Ford Explorer cold-start game plan. Plus, a sneak peek at a 2015 Toyota Highlander spark plug video that proves why “simple” jobs aren’t so simple.
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