Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
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Updated about 20 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 - 10/20/18 - A VW Electric?
Ron starts this episode talking about electric cars and the recent VW electric spot – that features a Chevy : takes a call from a caller looking to shut off the speed limit audible warning on the navigation system on a 16 Chevy Cruise : takes a call on an 04 Chevy Silverado HD2500 6.0 with misfire codes on cylinders 1 and 5 : interviews Gerald Wickland of Carstar Wickland in Missouri regarding collision repair : takes a call on an 08 Silverado that had rusted wheels, they were replaced, and the caller eliminated the TPS sensors – he wants to get rid of the warnings : and talks about a Mazda he worked on this week. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/13/18 - 65 VW Beetle Charging System
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 05 VW Beetle 1.8L Turbo that doesn’t want to charge : takes a call on a 65 VW Beetle and a 93 VW Rabbit – the 65 has a question on the charging system, the 93 has power window issues : takes a call on an 01 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd where the steering won’t turn to the right when cold : talks about AGM batteries : and talks about a group wanting a recall on Kia Sorrento vehicles that catch fire. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/13/18 - Backup Camera Problems
Ron starts this episode takes a call on fuel getting into the oil on 2018 Hondas : takes a call on an 11 Tahoe with a backup camera problem : takes a call on an 08 Highlander that has an old spare tire that is not holding air – the caller asks if it’s OK to use a different brand than the other tires on the car : takes a call on an 04 GMC Yukon Excel that stalls when driving after turning left : talks about backup camera systems and automated driving systems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/6/18 - Rough Shifting
Ron starts this episode with a call on a with a bad shift between 1st and second : takes a call on an 04 Pontiac Sunfire where the caller can’t get gas into it : takes a call on a 10 Mercedes S350 with a charging voltage question : takes a call on a 16 Honda CRV that starts to stall within 5 seconds of start up : talks about the Toyota Prius recall : gets back to the car accident call : answers an email regarding the quality of parts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/6/18 - The Accident Vehicle
Ron starts this episode talking about his week in the shop and things that went wrong, and the story of the Honda where nothing but the horn worked : talks about a Ford Fusion with a strange squeak when backing up : takes a call on a 16 Jeep Rubicon that was in an accident - - and now the tires have a funky wear pattern : takes a call on an 02 Buick Regal with very bad gas mileage. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/29/18 - Smokey The Heated Mirror
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 04 Jeep Grand Cherokee where the heated mirror is overheating : takes a call on a 95 Corvette and how to get around the security system : takes a call from a listener wanting to discuss the right to repair : takes a call on an 01 Camry that overheated and either has a cracked block or a blown head gasket : interviews Shannon Spake of Fox Sports regarding CARSTAR’s Child Passenger Safety Week : takes a call on an 08 Malibu Classic that won’t start : and talks about Mitchell’s Sure Track Fix of the Week. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/29/18 - 91 Bronco, No Fuel Pressure
Ron starts this episode talks about his new vehicle : takes a call on a 91 Bronco that is not holding fuel pressure : answers an email about his new vehicle, Ford v Chevy : takes a call on a 13 Jeep Wrangler and storing it long term : takes a call on a 99 Lexus RX300 with several misfire codes : and takes a call on the care and feeding of turbo engines. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/22/18 - My Right Front Axle Popped Out
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 06 Ford Explorer with an overheating issue : takes a call on an 04 Honda Element with AC that’s not cooling : takes a call on an 05 Chrysler Town and Country where the right front drive axle came out of the differential while he was driving : talks about the NJ inspections an gas caps : and concludes about John Deere tractors and the right to repair. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/22/18 - Right To Repair
Ron starts this episode talking about John Deere allowing only their technicians to service their products and the “right to repair” in general : takes a call on a 98 Chevy 5.7L pickup with a P0171 and P0174 code : takes a call on a 16 Jeep Cherokee where the traction control comes on for now particular reason : takes a call on an 89 Olds Toronado Trofeo where the caller is looking for the LCD display. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/15/18 - Cupping Tires on a Honda CRV
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 11 Honda CRV that is cupping the tires : follows up with a mechanic from Maine on an 08 Malibu Classic that won’t start : talks to Jason Searl of Johnson Controls Power Solutions about AGM batteries : and takes a call on an 87 Bronco with rear light problems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/15/18 - The 69 Jag Misfire
Ron starts this episode with the story of a 13 Subaru Legacy with a fuel leak : takes a call on a 69 Jag with a slight misfire : takes a call on a 15 Chevy Cruise that has already lost a coil pack AND the caller wants to discuss the Caddy CT 6 auto pilot control : talks about an 08 GMC Acadia and the passenger side airbag problem : and discusses tuning carburetors. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/8/18 - 83 Olds Timing Chain
Ron starts this episode with a call on a timing chain on an 83 Olds 98 : takes a call from a listener looking for direction on buying a Mercury Marquis between 2005-2009 : takes a call on an 08 Malibu Classic, 3.5 L, engine code Z, with a cam position sensor code that won’t start : talks about doing the rear differential on a Ford Escape Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/8/18 - Things That Go Wrong
Ron starts this episode talking about the things that go wrong when you least expect it – his Suburban broke : takes a return call on a 2006 Camry that is skipping : takes a call on a 13 Honda Civic and maintenance schedules as opposed to what the dealers want to do : talks to a caller about her tire problems : discusses an article from the Chicago Tribune about the Cadillac Super Cruise, semi-autonomous cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/1/18 - Honda Accord Timing Chain
Ron starts this episode talking about the Legacy with the 100K CVT transmission : takes a call on a 08 Honda Accord that had its timing chain replaced and now won’t run : answers an email about cleaning a mass airflow sensor : takes time discussing welding on vehicles : and talks about the importance of diagnosis. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/1/18 - Honda Accord Pulls Right
Ron starts this episode talking about the use of common sense talking about his week : takes a call where the caller is looking for the wiring color code on an 11 Toyota Avalon to wire in a trailer harness : takes a call on an 08 Honda Accord where the AC stopped working and then the compressor was changed : takes a call on an 08 Honda Accord that pulls to the right. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/25/18 - The Isuzu 4WD Light
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 14 Ford Focus that is running rough : takes a call on an 01 60th anniversary Jeep Wrangler with questions on fuel storage : takes a call on an 04 Isuzu Rodeo with the 4WD light on : takes a call on an 03 Explorer that starts, idles fast, and chugs once it settles down – both banks running lean : takes a call on VW parts for a 69 VW bus. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/25/18 - Mercedes Power Steering
Ron starts this episode with a call on a Mercedes ML320 where the power steering is fairly tight when turned to the right : takes a call on an 07 Hyundai Azera that sometimes does not recognize its key : talks with a gentleman whose wife bought a new 17 Range Rover and he has no clue what a modern car is : Ron talks about what he did on vacation – bought a car : takes a call on an 03 F350 diesel where the power windows and the radio do not work intermittently : takes a call on a 15 Escape where the caller asks about battery replacement procedure. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/18/18 - I Hear You Knocking
Ron starts this episode talking about the dumb repair of the week : takes a call on an 08 Hyundai Accent that is knocking : takes a call on a 69 Chevelle that needs brake fluid : takes a call on an 03 F-350 with intermittent radio and power window problems : takes a call on an 89 Nissan Maxima where the caller swapped out suspension components and now can’t tighten down the struts correctly : and takes a call looking for parts for a 73 VW bus. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/18/18 - The Legally Blind Driver
Ron starts this episode with a call from a long time listener who is legally blind, but used to drive numerous cars around his cornfield – always a good call : takes a call on an 07 F-150 with an airbag light on : takes a call on a 10 Honda Crosstour that downshifts hard : talks a bit about the state of Tesla : takes a call on an 83 Camaro that was stalling on hard stops – and now has a rear main seal leak. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/11/18 - Camry Hesitation
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 06 Camry with a hesitation : takes a call on an 04 Olds Alero that revs to 5,000 RPM when started in hot weather : takes a call on an 83 Camaro that stalls : takes a call on a 10 Silverado where the stabilitrack lights come on. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/11/18 - The Classic Car Auction
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 2013 Ford F-150 that is in failure mode : takes a call on a 2017 F-250 6.2L gas engine where the caller is looking for more trailer pulling power : takes a call on a 13 Explorer where the fuse for the 2nd and 3rd row interior lights keeps blowing : talks to Yvette VanDerBrink of VanDerBrink auctions regarding their upcoming classic car auction : takes a call on an 07 Aveo with code numbers and needs a timing belt : and ends the hour with an email about why he doesn’t like Audi and asks about the new VW’s. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/4/18 - The Dry Kia Sorrento
Ron starts this episode taking a call on a 15 Kia Sorrento that sounds like the engine is dry on start up : takes a call on a 12 Ford Escape that “hitches” between 20-25 MPH up a hill : takes a call on a 13 Chevy Impala that just can’t pass emissions : takes a call on a 13 Buick Regal with no audio from the radio : and takes a call on an 07 Pontiac Grand Prix with an exhaust flex joint that has cracked. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 8/4/18 - Three TPMS Cars
Ron starts this episode with the story of the three TPMS cars in his shop this week : takes a call on an 05 Dodge Neon with a P274 code : takes a call on an 89 Olds Toronado Trofeo where the CRT info screen has died and needs to be replaced or repaired : and takes a call on an 85 Volvo 240 where the caller is having issues with his mechanic and is looking for guidance. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/28/18 - Life or Death
Ron starts this episode with a story about life and death with a key breaking off in the lock cylinder : takes a call on a 87 Ford E-150 that has a transmission problem : takes a call with a broken key story : takes a call on a 17 Mustang GT and oil separators : takes a call on an 06 Expedition with the airbag light on and non working horn : takes a call on a 94 Explorer that stumbles on low idle : and takes a call on cars that purposely stop then restart at intersections. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/28/18 - The Subaru Tire Patch
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 15 Subaru Legacy with a tire that can’t be patched and how the dealer handled it : takes a call on an 18 Corolla and questions on the service intervals : takes a call on a 10 Hyundai Elantra with a question on where the fuel filter is located : takes a call on an 07 Chevy Aveo, manual tranny, that hesitates on shifting : and talks about an upcoming car show at the Warwick, NY drive in. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.