Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
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Updated 2 days agoWith 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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Episodes (1289)
The Car Doctor - 6/8/19 - Purchasing OEM Parts
Ron starts this episode with the story of the 19 year old Ford truck that needs an alternator : takes a call on a 17 Ford Edge where the caller says she’s basically “lazy” and wants to know how accurate the warning lights are on her car : takes a call on a 2000 Lincoln Town Car and a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan wanting to discuss availability of OEM parts for these vehicles : talks about the motoring public thought process : talks about instrument cluster repair. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/1/19 - PT Cuiser Flashing Lights
Ron starts this hour with a call on an 09 PT Cruiser where all the lights on the dash start flashing, metering starts moving, bells go off, then the car stalls – and restarts and is fine : takes a call on 14 BMW X5 diesel which is out of warranty and he wants to know if he should keep it : takes a call on an 03 Lexus that pops when turning on an incline or decline : talks to someone who wants his opinion on a late model Mini Cooper : talks about the “snowball effect”. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/1/19 - Insanity of Auto Repair
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 03 Honda Civic EX and a problem with overheating : talks to a gent who wants to talk about people doing stupid things on the road, like riding with their feet on the dashboard : takes a call on an 05 Chrysler Crossfire that had both front springs broken : takes a call on an 18 Honda Accord where gas is getting into the oil : tells a story about a Toyota Prius that came into his shop this week and the insanity of auto repair. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/25/19 - Uncle Steve
Ron starts this episode with a call where the caller has questions on the Ford Eco-Boost engines : talks to a caller who wants Ron to come up with The 10 Commandments for Mechanics : and we re-run an interview from 2013 with Ron’s now deceased Uncle Steve, who was a World War II pilot who was shot down over Germany. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/25/19 - Backwards Auto Parts
Ron starts this episode talking about the meaning of Memorial Day, and about the 06 Ford Focus that showed up at his shop this week with a check engine light on and a fast idle – so fast, it would drag you thorough a stop sign with the brakes on : takes a call on a 90 Cavalier that needs a CV boot replaced : takes a call on an 06 Ford F-150 with an erratic instrument cluster : takes a call on a 12 Suburban where the engine was replaced at 104K miles – had the e-brake system replaced, and now it’s rusting out, and she asks if she should keep it : and has a chat about tires. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/18/19 - Brake Pads
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 18 Toyota RAV 4 where the caller asks what are the best brake pads for this vehicle : takes a call on an 85 Toyota Winnebago RV where the right rear axle is locking up and it won’t pass inspection : takes a call on an 11 Escape that has a clunk when the caller turns right and it’s bumpy : takes a call on an 06 Ford Ranger that needs a harmonic dampener and was also told he needs to replace the drive shaft : and takes a call with a suggestion for a 10 Commandments list for Ron to put out on how to talk to your auto repair person. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/18/19 - Holiday Travel
Ron starts this episode talking with Chuck Wanamaker about Car Show season and the upcoming Walwick, NJ: talks about the Lexus he worked on this week with the sunroof drainage problem : talks with Tamra Johnson from the National office of AAA about their Holiday Travel Forecast for the Memorial Day holiday weekend : talks about classic car repair. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/11/19 - Lexus Brakes
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 03 Lexus EX300 and questions on brakes : takes a call about a car that was brought to a local shop for an oil change, and the shop found an oil leak that would have put the caller on the side of the road : takes a call on an 08 Honda Fit where the alternator was changed and now the radio constantly shuts down and the anti theft code needs to be put in repeatedly : takes a call on an 05 Prius from a gent who wants to buy one. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/11/19 - Power Window Odyssey
Ron starts this episode talking about a call from last week’s show, where the caller kept getting water in his oil, and the Chrysler that came in with the rusting oil pan : takes a call on an 05 Honda Odyssey that has power window and power door issues : takes a call on an 07 Honda CRV with AC and heat problems : chats with a caller about his 39 Caddy Lasalle that be bought originally for $65 : and talks about All Data, technical bulletins and mode 6. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/4/19 - Jeep Wrangler Tailgate
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 07 Jeep Compass with the wipers not working : takes a call on a 16 Chevy Cruise where oil is getting into the intake plenum : takes a call on an 04 Dodge Hemi where he can’t get gas into it : takes a call wanting to discuss the call with water in the oil : takes a call on a 13 Dodge Caravan with a P0480 fan circuit code : takes a call on a 99 Ford Taurus with an intermittent O2 sensor : takes a call on an 04 Jeep Wrangler where the tailgate latch is not holding : takes a call from a listener wanting to thank him for his advice : takes a call on a 38 Chevy Coupe with a question on headlights and a non working gas guage. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 5/4/19 - Mickey Mouse Visits
Ron starts this episode talking about his week with Mickey Mouse : takes a call on a 16 Nissan Frontier where the caller is questioning the need to replace the brake fluid at 20,000 miles : takes a call on a 99 Firebird where, when the weather goes from hot to cold, water gets into the oil : takes a call on a 13 Nissan Altima where the alarm randomly goes off at all hours. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/27/19 - The Honking Ford Edge
Ron starts this episode talking about a Ford F-250 XLT that came into his shop this week with air conditioning issues : takes a call on an 11 Ford Edge where the horn starts honking randomly, but only 10 times when it happens : takes a call on a 38 Chevy Coupe where the caller wants to discuss the carburetor : takes a call on a 94 Ford Ranger where the clutch system cannot be bled properly : takes a call on an 08 Dodge Charger where the caller found the screw that held the cam gear in place was 10-3/4” long. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/27/19 - Surging Grand Am
Ron starts this episode talking about the 88 Lincoln Town Car that came into his shop this week, among other interesting cars he worked on this week : takes a call on an 02 Grand Am that surges 100-200 RPM when hot : takes a call on an 86 Travel Master Motor Home with a non working gas guage where the caller has been told the parts are obsolete : talks a bit about the automobile and Earth day : talks about Mitchell’s Real Fix Sure Track system. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/20/19 - Mustang Mass Airflow
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 06 Colorado with a P0171 code : takes a call on an 07 Jeep Compass with non working windshield wipers : takes a call on a 96 Mustang Couple with a mass airflow code : takes a call on floor jacks : and takes a call on a scan tool recommendation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/20/19 - Corolla Air Bag Lights
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 06 Corolla where the airbag lights have come on, and has a discussion on scan tools : takes a call on an 06 PT Cruiser where the caller is looking for tips on keeping it pristine : talks about buying a used car and his customer, Mr. Cooper, who bought two used Chevy Cruze vehicles : talks about his Monte Carlo restoration project. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/13/19 - First Responder Dangers
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 87 Monte Carlo where the caller has trouble properly sealing the windows : takes a call on a 73 Javelin looking for advice on renovation : takes a call on an 06 F150 with electronics problems with the locks and windows : takes a call on a 93 Geo Metro where, out of the blue, the transmission slips and the car goes nowhere : talks with Tim Richmond, a first responder from Connecticut about the dangers to first responders in vehicle mishaps. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/13/19 - Am I A Good Mechanic
Ron starts this episode talking about where does the car repair go downhill : and talks about the woman who came into his shop and asked him if he were any good : takes a call from someone looking for the item Ron uses with propane bottles : takes a call on an 11 Ranger XLT where the overdrive light comes on and flashes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/6/19 - Wrangler Trans Problems
Ron starts this episode talking about new Launch products : talks about a 10 Lincoln that was in his shop with 4 trouble codes : takes a call on a 12 Jeep Wrangler with transmission problems : takes a call on an 08 Dodge B250 that is surging and stopping at idle : takes a call on 01 Pontiac Montoya that won’t pass inspection. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/6/19 - Mexico
Ron starts this episode talking to Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com regarding the impact Mexico has on the auto industry : takes a call on an 18 F150 where the caller is asking about transmission fluid operating temperature and on setting tire pressure : takes a call on an 03 Dodge Dakota with questions on the ECM. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/30/19 - 67 GTO Brakes
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 05 Nissan Pathfinder with a misfire code : takes a call on a 67 GTO with brake problems : takes a call on a 67 Caddy where it was found the spark plugs were loose after being driven from Florida to Wisconsin, and the caller asks if this could have caused damage : takes a call asking how to tell if a turbo is working : takes a call on an F250 where the caller was changing the oil, but the filter housing loosened up. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/30/19 - Neon Vibration
Ron starts this episode talking about a Subaru that came into the shop that had overheated : takes a call on an 04 Dodge Neon that just slips into a vibration, bad running mode : takes a call on both an 08 Nissan Frontier with questions on the rear end and looking for headlight recommendations , and on a 65 Rambler Ambassador looking advice on tuning a carburetor. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/23/19 - Classic Car Insurance
Ron starts this episode with a question on diagnosis : takes a call from a caller with some thoughts on the 65 Mustang with the brake fluid issue : runs a contest with a question : takes a call on an 05 Ranger that is pinging : Ron interviews Jim Grundy, President of Grundy Insurance, regarding car insurance in general and specifically for classic cars : and finishes by discussing technology. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/23/19 - 65 Mustang Brakes
Ron starts this episode talking about the front axle he replaced this week : takes a call on an 86 Olds Cutlass Supreme that is running way too rich and failed emissions : takes a call on an 06 PT Cruiser with a possible transmission problem : takes a call on a 65 Ford Mustang where the front brakes were changed from drum to disk, and now the brake pedal won’t return : takes a call from a listener asking if he is correctly guessing the battery is bad when the current one won’t charge or accept a jump : talks about a class he took on transmissions this week : answers an email regarding a leaking differential. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/16/19 - The GMC That Stalls
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 06 Honda CRV and an ABS problem : takes a call on a 90 GMC 2500 plow truck that stalls out after it warms up : takes a call on an 08 Jeep Wrangler that has to have it’s rattle clips on the rear brakes replaced every 90 days : takes a call on an 09Subaru Outback with ABS problems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/16/19 - The Parts Problem
Ron starts this episode talking about the “parts problem” of OEM, aftermarket, and white box parts : takes a call on a 15 Toyota Sienna that blew an engine at 44K miles – Toyota is not honoring the power train warranty because of a Walmart oil change : takes a call on an 02 Ford Ranger with an engine shake, and now has a remanufactured transmission that thumps between 2nd and 3rd gear : interviews Jim Bates, Technical Trainer at Johnson Controls, about replacing a battery : takes a call on what happens when you unplug the Mass Air Flow sensor : takes a call asking about electric motorcycles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.