Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
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Updated about 19 hours 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 (1273)
The Car Doctor - 1/12/19 - What Makes A Positive Repair
Ron starts this episode by talking about doing interior work and what makes a good positive repair : takes a call on Florida repairs : takes a call on an 08 Nissan Frontier and questions on proper oil additives to use : takes a call on a 98 Dodge Caravan about the computer playing games with the vehicle : takes a call on an 03 Audi RS6 with an unstable and high charging voltage. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 1/12/19 - Honda Civic Transmission
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 02 Honda Civic that is having a used transmission put into it asking how to get the best life out of it : takes a call on a 96 Chrysler New Yorker asking about replacing the fuel filter : takes a call on an 04 Ford Focus that just dies and stops on the road : talks about Tom’s daughter’s car and his experience with the local Ford dealer : then talks about Steve Cooks book on OBD II Diagnostics. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 1/5/19 - Ford Technology
Ron starts this episode talking about the radio show and going to the deli this morning : then talks about how customers fail : takes a call from a listener wanting to comment on Ron’s comments on Toyota frames : talks about an email he got from Ford today : tells the story of his 04 Suburban : answers an email on anti-seize : answers an email on a 2000 Chevy where the engine was replaced and now won’t run : answers an email on fuel system cleaners : discusses the MotorCraft Professional Service Network. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 1/5/19 - The Red Tesla
Ron starts this episode talking about Volvo John, the former Volvo parts manager here in Jersey, who also went to work for Tesla, and Tesla being a magician : then talks about the lady with the red Tesla 3 : takes a call from a listener wanting to discuss Tesla : takes a call on an 01 Chevy Suburban where the caller had the transmission rebuilt, now it’s in trouble again, and he wants to see what Ron thinks : takes a call on a 12 Dodge RAM 1500 whose brakes were replaced with ceramic brake pads. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/29/18 - Spending On Your Car
Ron starts this episode talking about the illusion auto repair and what makes us comfortable to spend money on a car : discusses the problem with Tom’s daughter’s car (and the 10 replaced fuses) : takes a call on unattended acceleration : takes a call on an 09 Ford Edge looking for advice on transfer case fluid changes : takes a call regarding factory level tools : ends the show talking about the hierarchy of trouble codes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/29/18 - Technician Shortage
Ron starts this episode talking about inspection expiration dates in New Jersey : takes a call on a 2000 Infinity I 30 that has severe carbon build up every 3 months : talks with Owen Proctor of The Record Newspaper in New Jersey – who recently wrote a column stating that Jersey needs 23,800 new auto technicians in the next 7 years : takes a call from someone asking why Toyota trucks are never in comparisons about trucks : takes a call on an 07 VW Beetle trying to change the headliner. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/22/18 - Sonoma with No Heat
Ron starts this episode talking about a vehicle he worked on this week that required extensive work – and he couldn’t get the lug nuts loose : takes a call on an 01 GMC Sonoma with no heat : takes a call on an 02 Toyota Sienna van, high mileage, that needs shocks, struts and brakes : takes a call from a listener asking about using anti sieze compound on lug nuts : takes a call on a 15 Honda CRV with an alignment parameter slightly out of spec : answers an email about a plastic bag getting caught around an exhaust pipe : and we finish with Ron’s Christmas Carol. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/22/18 - Recycled Rides
Ron starts this episode talking about his upcoming trip to the North Pole to help Santa – takes a call on an 08 Kia Rio with a P0501 error code : takes a call from a listener looking to purchase an 18 Dodge RAM Powerwagon wanting Ron’s opinion : takes a call on a 98 F150 with windshield wiper problems : talks to John of Dynasty Auto Body about their Recycled Rides for Veterans program : takes a call on an 18 Chrysler 300 with a question on oil change intervals. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/15/18 - The Whining Power Steering System
Ron starts this episode talking about the 2010 Cadillac DTS with a whining power steering system : takes a call on an 05 Chrysler Town and Country van : takes a call on an 82 Chevy S10 with driveline vibration : takes a call on an 02 Subaru Impreza that is having acceleration problems : and takes a call asking if he caller can change his own battery on an 11 Acadia. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/15/18 - AAA Holiday Safety
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 10 Chevy Equinox that appears to go into limp mode : takes a call on a 2000 Chevy pickup that doesn’t want to start when it’s cold : talks to Tamra Johnson, AAA National Spokesperson, about holiday travel safety : Ron talks about people getting their own way of repairing their car. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/8/18 - 96 Camry Oil Leak
Ron starts this episode talking to a Ford Master Tech from Minnesota regarding emergency preparedness : takes a call on an 07 Impala that starts and runs fine, then starts hesitating and the tach gets strange : takes a call on an 03 Mitsubishi Diamante that needs a heater core : takes a call on a 96 Camry with an oil leak : takes a call on someone who took Ron’s advice and put a bit of transmission fluid into the engine to free a stuck lifter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/8/18 - The Power of Technology
Ron starts this episode talking about the power of technology in auto repair : takes a call on a 96 F150 with an air conditioning leak and a rear end issue : takes a call on an 05 VW Beetle that has a check engine light, and the caller is stuck on what the problem could be : takes a call from a caller in Paradise California talking about escaping from a wild fire : and finishes the hour talking about auto safety. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/1/18 - Silverado 4WD Fault
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 08 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab that has a 4 wheel drive fault : takes a call on an 07 Impala with heat problems : takes a call on an 04 Honda Odyssey whose battery goes dead : takes a call on a 94 Caddy Eldorado where the caller wants to ask about the longevity of the engine and tranny : takes a call on a 10 Ford Transit Connect XLT where the door indicator flashes on and off. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 12/1/18- The GM Layoffs
Ron starts this episode with a story of a Jeep with auto aiming headlights – takes a call on a 2000 Ford Excursion that is literally blowing plugs out of the head : takes a call on a 2000 Camry where the passenger floor gets wet when it rains : takes a call on a 13 Impala with questions on the 5 qt transmission fluid change : talks to Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com about the announced GM layoffs and closings in addition to the LA Auto Show : takes a call on a 2003 Subaru Baha with drivetrain problems : and ends the hour talking about his ride in a 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/24/18 - Encore from Dec. 2017
This is an Encore Car Doctor show from December 2017 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/24/18 - Encore from Thanksgiving 2017
This is an encore Car Doctor Show from Thanksgiving 2017 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/17/18 - The AAPEX Show
Ron starts this episode discussing his statements regarding the John Deere Right to Repair issue : takes a call on an 05 Beetle with a P0098 code : interviews Mark Bogdansky on the AAPEX show : takes a call on a 95 Pontiac Grand Am with a leaking water pump : and takes a call on someone helping with locating parts for that 95 Pontiac Grand Am. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/17/18 - Immobilize Mode
Ron starts this episode starts talking about his week, his networking class and this week’s snowstorm : takes a call on a 10 Honda CRV with the caller looking for maintenance tips with winter coming : takes a call on an 06 Chrysler Pacifica that is in immobilize mode : takes a call on an 03 Nissan Ultima with heat problems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/10/18 - The 02 Honda Slipping Tranny
Ron starts this episode talks about a possible Ford and VW collaboration : takes a call on an 02 Honda Civic with a slipping tranny : takes a call on an 06 Pontiac Grand Prix that is not shifting into gear : takes a call on a 2000 Ranger XLT that needs an engine : and talks about Jesus and the Toyota. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/10/18 - Momma Marcazo and her 05 Saturn
Ron starts this episode talking about his 72 Monte Carlo and Momma Marcazo and her 05 Saturn : takes a call on a 14 Toyota RAV 4 making a popping noise when the brakes are applied : takes a call on a 91 Camry with paint that is fading looking to make it look better : takes a call on a 93 Camaro with a TPS sensor reporting bad : talks about a Chevy and that plastics are the future. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/3/18 - Romance of the Automobile
Ron starts this episode talking about the romance of the automobile and things like 3D printing car parts in the future : takes a call on an 86 Olds Cutlass Supreme with a question on replacing the thermostatic vacuum switch : takes a call on an 01 Ford Explorer with a rough idle : takes a call on a 17 Ford Fiesta with vibration issues. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 11/3/18 - Don't Worry About the TPS Light
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 2010 RAV 4 with a tire warning light on – and her hubby says “don’t worry about it” : takes a call on a 10 Grand Marquis and a 10 Dodge Caravan with questions on replacing the batteries : takes a call on an 05 Ford Freestar with a slip in its transmission : Ron talks about his Technician Danny’s grandmother’s RAV 4 with a noise from the area of the timing cover : talks about an article in Motor Age magazine regarding tires : and talks about the basics of vehicle maintenance. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/27/18 - The Ford Edge White Puddle
Ron starts this episode with a question on tires for a 10 Honda CRV : takes a call on an 01 Sonoma that has an ABS light after an engine swap : takes a call on a 14 BMW X3 with questions on the battery : takes a call on an 08 BMW SI that was slow crank, no start, that Ron helped fix : takes a call on an 18 Ford Edge that gets a white puddle in the garage from the air conditioning : takes a call on an 05 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a cylinder 6 misfire. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/27/18 - Chrysler Blowing Brake Bulbs
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 05 Chrysler Town and Country that is blowing brake light bulbs on the left side : takes a call on a 96 Ford F150 with a vibration in the accelerator pedal : tells the story of the 06 Honda CRV that came in with three different problems : takes a call on a 12 Chevy Impala that shakes when the brakes are applied : and gives a few tips for fall and winter along with a Mitchell Suretrack. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/20/18 - Technology In Cars
Ron starts this episode talking about technology and changes in cars : takes a call on a 10 Lincoln Town Car Signature where the passenger side power window no longer works : discusses OBD2 : answers an email about an 85 BMW with a speedometer issue : discusses the new car experience with Bill Brunner, General Manager of Paramus Chevrolet : takes a call from someone wanting to discuss spare tires : and discusses technology changes in general. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.