Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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With over 40 years of repairing cars and 27 on the radio helping you repair them, Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, is an expert at everything automotive. Call us at 855-560-9900.

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - December 28, 2024 - Hour 2 - (855)560-9900 - 01 Odyssey That Shuts Off Intermittently

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 99 Tacoma that runs rough after being restarted after running for a while : takes a call on a 15 Legacy where the caller replaced the cat with an aftermarket unit and is questioning her choice, and a question on oil use : takes a call on an 01 Odyssey EX that shuts off intermittently : talks about Research Kathy’s intermittent car problem and how to diagnose : answers an email on an 09 Corvette about basic maintenance. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 28, 2024 35 min

Classic Car Doctor - November 6, 2010 - Hour 2, Second Half - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - (855)560-9900

This segment from November of 2010 has Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor talking to listeners about vehicle undercoating, hard to find Metric Sized tires for a 1982 Mustang GT; an airbag problem on a 1993 Ford and a Dashboard Illumination issues, among other electrical problems, on a 1994 Jeep Cherokee.  Ron closes the segment with a fan favorite, the Lightning Round. Answering multiple questions from a list in front of him, again he shows us why he is The Car Doctor! Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 2024 17 min

Classic Car Doctor - November 6, 2010 - Hour 2 , First Half - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor (855)560-9900

This edition of Classic Car Doctor from the year 2010 is an interview free segment and hour actually. Tune in to hear a variety of Q & A between Ron and the callers. From 2008 Ford Explorer issues; which is the Repair of the Week; to other complaints and concerns, this segment covers them all. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 24, 2024 18 min

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - December 21, 2024 - Hour 2 - (855)560-9900 - 14 Legacy Needs A Cat Converter

Ron starts this episode talking about replacing rusted components on a car : answers a social media post on a 2 Equinox and the entertainment system : answers an email on a 14 Legacy that needs a cat converter and now cannot access cruise control : answers an email about transmissions : and answers an email on a steering wheel squeak : takes a call on a 97 Voyager that needs a power steering pump : and Ron reads his Night Before Christmas. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 21, 2024 35 min

Classic Car Doctor - November 6, 2010 - Hour 1, Second Half - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - (855)560-9900

Its Gasoline Alley, leading off todays segment from 2010. Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor goes into the "Pits" to talk to Ron Ross, then owner of Simonek Performance in NJ. They also play a round of Automotive Jeopardy . Its back to the phones afterwards to fill out this portion of Classic Car Doctor. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 2024 17 min

Classic Car Doctor - November 6, 2010 - Hour 1 - First Half - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - (855)560-9900

Ron opens this show talking about hands free phone calls and driving cars (talk about how times have changed!) He then fills out the rest of this segment with a variety of phone calls problem solving from the hip as we have come to expect from The Car Doctor. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 16, 2024 18 min

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - December 14, 2024 - Hour 1 - (855)560-9900 - Different Types of Coolant

Ron starts this episode with the story of diagnosing an 05 Tahoe that wouldn’t start : takes a call on an 18 Equinox where the caller has questions on carbon deposits : takes a call on an 05 Town & Country with a P0522 error code and the oil light is on : takes a call on various types of coolant : talks about fluids in cars and safety in maintenance. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 15, 2024 35 min

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - December 14, 2024 - Hour 2 - (855)560-9900 - 19 Hyundai Ioniq Woodpecker In Dashboard

Ron starts this episode with a call on getting smog checks on older California cars : takes a call on a 16 Fiesta and questions on spark plugs : talks about Chrysler and their problems with plastic parts : takes a call on a 19 Ioniq with a woodpecker sound coming from the AC vents : answers an email on fuel system cleaning on a late model GMC diesel. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 15, 2024 35 min

Classic Car Doctor - September 9, 2007 - Hour 2, Second Half - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - (855)560-9900

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor goes to Maine to open this segment to talk to Bob about his 2000 Mazda. Bob is concerned about his shocks and struts. Next up Ron goes to Iowa to talk to a listener about the MPG in their 1994 Buick. There are some random on again, off again dash board lights that are illuminated. Ron points out that diagnosing the lights and indicators is the first step to solving the gas mileage issue. Next up its Car Care Corner time. Today Ron talks about caring for the outside of the car by way of washing and waxing. After the break Ron travels to Missouri to talk to Judy about a recent timing chain issue on her 1998 Ford Contour. Since then the MPG has gone downhill and she has some fault codes. The Car Doctor takes a deep dive into diagnostics and talks us all through it.   After the break its a lightning round.....Ron shows us why he is The Car Doctor & rapid fires off a series of answers to various listeners and their problems. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time         See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 08, 2024 17 min

Classic Car Doctor - September 9, 2007 - Hour 2, First Half - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor (855)560-9900

Ron starts this hour with a Repair of The Week from his shop. A 2000 Saturn with a lean fault code condition and a list of repair attempts elsewhere. A desperate vehicle owner and and impossible to fix car is no stranger to The Car Doctor. Ron walks us through the repair. Next up, Ron takes a call from Tom in North Carolina with some maintenance questions on an 02 Toyota that needs servicing. Ron also talks about oil change routines and intervals base on 2007 standards. Funny to hear the shorter than current requirements for oil change intervals back in 2007. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 08, 2024 18 min

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - December 7, 2024 - Hour 1 - (855)560-9900 - What About Chrysler

Ron starts this episode talking about what’s going on with Chrysler : takes a call on a 31 Ford Model A that has been parked for 14 years, and the caller is looking for tips to get it started again : takes a call on a 23 Maverick where the caller is asking how to soften up the suspension as it’s a bit rough : takes a call on an 08 Pilot with transmission problems at 230K miles. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 08, 2024 35 min

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - December 7, 2024 - Hour 2 - (855)560-9900 - 16 F-150 With A Shudder

Ron starts this episode talking about Chrysler : talks about the cars driving around covered in Christmas lights : takes a call on a 16 F-150 with a shudder going up hills : takes a call on a 17 Fusion with TPS sensor failures : answers an email on scan tools with mode 6 capabilities : talks about how everything on a car these days is scannable : talks about an 02 Trailblazer he worked on this week with leaking trans cooler fittings : answers an email on trans flushes in a late model Silverado, and asking why the older Silverado's are more reliable : and reads an email from a NJ police officer regarding Christmas lights on cars : and ends with a story about an 07 Matrix that needed a CAT. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 08, 2024 35 min

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Talks to Bill Stamey of WIX Filters Motorsports Division (855)560-9900

This is the stand alone interview that aired inside Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor in Hour 1 on November 30, 2024 Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 2024 15 min

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - November 30, 2024 - Hour 2 - Repairing an O2 Sensor Problem Hybrid Ford Fusion - (855)560-9900

The Car Doctor, Ron Ananian opens this hour with a call from a used car dealer in Maine. The vehicle in question, a Ford Fusion Hybrid, has a problem with one of its Oxygen Sensors and the callers technician is stuck; he needs  jump start from The Car Doctor.  Next up, Ron talks to Beverly in Florida; she is recently widowed and in need of help. She needs advice on how to sell a vehicle and then buy a replacement. Ron rides to the rescue and gets her on track in his usual kind and considerate manner.  Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor then goes local; he takes a call from Ed in NJ . Ed has an older Scion with over 300K miles on it and some problems with spark plugs and coolant loss. It must be old car day on The Car Doctor as Ron's last call is from Don in Virginia with a 2007 Ford Edge, no charging system output and 290K plus miles on the odometer. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 2024 35 min

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - November 30, 2024 - Hour 1 - Talking to a Dealer Technician (855)560-9900

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens this hour taking a call from a former Master Tech from the Dealership side of the industry. Jarrod and Ron have a great conversational exchange about life in a dealership, what its like to repair car there vs the independent world. A listener from NH calls in; Tony; with questions about caring for a 2012 Fiat 500: Then Ron talks to Bill Stamey of WIX Filters about all areas of automotive filters for everyday use AND Nascar applications.  Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time         See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 30, 2024 36 min

Classic Car Doctor - September 9, 2007 - Hour 1, Second Half - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor (855)560-9900

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens this segment with a call from Monique in Maine about her Mercedes Benz that won't start in cold weather.  Then Ron has a return call from Bob in NJ about his VW's. Mike from Staten Island calls in next with questions about filters; when to replace them, what to use and how to change them.  The Car Doctor squeezes in one more in his closing minutes; a 1992 Buick Roadmaster with air conditioning problems.  Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 27, 2024 16 min

Classic Car Doctor - September 9, 2007 - Hour 1, First Half - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor (855)560-9900

Ron begins today, this day, in 2007 discussing a news articles that highlights and points out that domestic car companies are starting a war; a horsepower war that is.  His first call is from Queens NY and a 1991 Subaru with a check engine light. After the break Ron continues covering the "horsepower wars" article and also  takes a call from Hawaii. Harold has a problem with his Lincoln and Ron Ananian shows us why he is The Car Doctor as he helps Harold diagnose the problem using factory testing built into its dashboard.  Then its a call from Nashville, Tennessee with a 1998 Toyota Camry that will not crank or turn over at random.  After several repair attempts the caller is at a self admitted loss and turns to The Car Doctor, Ron Ananian for an answer and direction.  Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 26, 2024 17 min

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - November 23, 2024 - Hour 2 - 04 Crown Vic Air Ride (855)560-9900

Ron starts this episode comparing choosing a mechanic to choosing a restaurant : takes a call on an 02 F150 with a clunking from the right front : takes a call on a 99 Tahoe that doesn’t get up to temp : takes a call on an 09 Civic LX where the power steering pump let go, broke off its mounts, was replaced, and now is throwing VVT codes. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 24, 2024 35 min

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - November 23, 2024 - Hour 1 - Clunking F-150 (855)560-9900

Ron starts this episode comparing choosing a mechanic to choosing a restaurant : takes a call on an 02 F150 with a clunking from the right front : takes a call on a 99 Tahoe that doesn’t get up to temp : takes a call on an 09 Civic LX where the power steering pump let go, broke off its mounts, was replaced, and now is throwing VVT codes. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 24, 2024 35 min

Classic Car Doctor - September 2, 2007 - Hour 2, Second Half - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor (855)560-9900

Ron takes a call to open this segment. Keith has questions about a vibration on his 02 Lincoln Town Car. Ron offers some old school basics of diagnostics for solving the problem. Next up, The Car Doctor goes into his Car Care Corner (a series of tips within the show). Today, Ron talks about servicing automatic transmissions; what to do, what to look for and how to get the longest service life out of the transmission.  In the next half of this segment, Bob from NJ calls in with questions about his VW's engine and transmission repair. Then Ron talks brakes on a 1997 Toyota Corolla. Bad vibrations and shakes; many have tried but no one has been able to diagnose the issue. The Car Dr, Ron Ananian to the rescue. He breaks (no pun intended) it down into simple to understand language for all. To close this one out, Ron provides us with some final thoughts on the credit & car market in 2007; remember this time period was just prior to the great financial crisis of 2008. Interesting to look back and listen to! Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 2024 16 min

Classic Car Doctor - September 2, 2007 - Hour 2, First Half - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor (855)560-9900

This day in history, The Car Doctor, Ron Ananian opens this segment talking about problems in the automotive industry regarding vehicle sales. Ron's first call is from Howard in the Bronx, NY with some questions about cleaning battery terminals and battery care.  Coming back from the break, Ron answers some emails about fuel trim and then goes back to the phones. Mike has a 1998 Hyundai that has an intermittent no start condition.  Ron finishes the segment covering the article about sales and the future of the auto industry.  Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com  Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 2024 18 min

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - November 16, 2024 - 08 F350 With Power Steering Issues - (855)560-9900

Ron starts this episode talking about the phone calls he gets in the shop and how strange some can be : takes a call on an 08 F350 where the caller replaced the power steering pump and lines and now it’s intermittent : takes a follow up call on a 95 Lexus S400 that had a P1300 code and was stumbling on startup : takes a question on tire rotation on a 15 Subaru Legacy AWD : and ends this episode talking about Advance Auto Parts planning to close 500 stores. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,   Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17, 2024 35 min

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - November 16, 2024 - Changing Components Before They Fail - (855)560-9900

Ron starts this episode talking about an 18 GMC Sierra he’s been working on in the shop : takes a call on a 16 Tacoma that has a vibration when braking : answers an email on a 15 GMC 2500 HD and questions on whether to change certain components before they fail : and talks about life expectancy of automotive components : talks about an 05 Explorer with an error code and wanting to clear it by driving. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,   Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17, 2024 35 min

Classic Car Doctor - September 2, 2007 - Hour 1, Second Half - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - (855)560-9900

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor talks this segment about where the original SUV came from.  Listen in, you will be surprised. He then takes calls to finish the segment on a variety of topics and vehicles. A 2000 Chevy S10 that is overheating & loses power. Next up is a 1998 BMW with a strange no start condition, And finally, his last  call is about a Mitsubishi that is going into limp mode at random. A mystery indeed, but The Car Doctor puts on his detective hat and goes to work! Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,   Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 2024 16 min

Classic Car Doctor - September 2, 2007 - Hour 1, First Half - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor (855)560-9900

This hour opens with the repair of the week and takes calls; a 1998 BMW came into the shop with a clogged crankcase ventilation system, which led to other bigger problems. He then talk to someone from Tennessee with a 1989 Plymouth that died on the road. Ron helps narrow it down and puts the listener on the road to repair with some diagnosis and direction.  After the break The Car Doctor tackles an 01 Toyota Corolla that has a higher than normal idle speed. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,   Follow Us On Instagram  -   @ronananian    Visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  Call Into The Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 (855)560-9900    Live Call In Show Saturdays 2-4PM Eastern Time See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 13, 2024 18 min