Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - September 27, 2025 - Hour 1 - When Plans Change: Shop Lessons & Non-Stop Calls - (855)560-9900 24/7 Hotline
About this episode
Ron Ananian shares insights from a recent car show he attended, discussing the unique vehicles he encountered, including a vintage Volkswagen bus and a rare Z28 road racer. He also recounts a challenging repair experience with a 2014 Chevy Silverado, highlighting the importance of adaptability in automotive repairs. The episode features listener calls, including a BMW owner facing a costly oil pan issue and a Mustang owner dealing with a blown head gasket. Ananian emphasizes the value of finding competent mechanics and the complexities of automotive repairs.
This week on The Car Doctor, Ron explains why the show isn’t on remote as planned and turns the change into a lesson from a recent shop repair. Then the phones light up, and it’s a full hour of fast-paced problem solving as Ron races to get everyone an answer before time runs out.
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Volkswagen Bus
"...he cars that I got a chance to see there was a 79 Volkswagen bus camper. Right. You know, pop up roof. They were s..."
Chevrolet Camaro
"... Z28 road racer. It was the equivalent of a Yanco Camaro, a factory race car modified. They only made, I t..."
Ford Mustang
"...at's going on? Oh, I have a 2019 convertible Ford Mustang. It has 65,000 miles on it. And I've been working..."
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