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 - 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.
The Car Doctor - 7/21/18 - The 84 Escort That Won't Start
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 89 Escort that won’t start until it is primed : answers an email regarding self driving cars in the UK : takes a call regarding the air conditioning call from last week’s show where the caller thought it may be a vacuum problem: interviews Nick Hrenak, Product Manager of Walker Products : takes a call on a 76 Olds he helped repair from a few weeks ago : tells the story about the fire chief’s car that kept dying : and discusses “mode 6”. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/21/18 - The 92 Tercel Oil Pressure Problem
Ron starts this episode talking about the work load at the shop, and a conversation he had recently in Woodstock, NY with a gentlemen from China and a discussion of cars there : takes a call on a 92 Toyota Tercel and oil pressure issues : takes a call on oil life expectancy on a 16 Honda Accord : shares and discusses an email on driverless cars : takes a call on self driving cars : and talks about self driving cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/14/18 - The Fusion Battery Drain
Ron starts this episode talking about car inspections : takes a call on the 02 Ranger air conditioning problem from a caller with a similar condition on a different vehicle : takes a call on a 17 Fusion that had 2 battery drains in 6 months that pointed to the ACM and ECM modules : talks about summer maintenance and the things you find : talks about pre and post repair scanning on collision vehicles : discusses an email on oil : answers an email on towing with a CVT transmission : and the Mitchell One Sure Track tip of the week is on security systems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/14/18 - Diagnostic Time
Ron starts this episode with the story of the automatic temp control in an 03 Grand Marquis and the time spent to diagnose it : takes a call from a listener asking if Ron prefers working on the older, highly mechanical cars or on the newer electronic cars : answers an email on replacing brakes on a vehicle in general : takes a call on an 02 Ford Ranger with an AC problem : answers an email on diagnosing performance issues and cleaning mass airflow sensors : answers an email about self driving cars and road hazards. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/7/18 - Brake Rotors
Ron starts this episode talking about Tesla : takes a call from a 26 year old woman about buying a car : answers a question about towing with a CVT transmission : talks about determining tire size : takes a call on an 05 Dodge 2500 with a list of codes : takes a call on a 15 Kia Sorrento with questions on brake rotors : and the Sure Track Fix of the Week from Mitchell One is, “What’s in the trunk?” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 7/7/18 - A 16 Year Old Driver
Ron starts this episode with a phone call on an 06 Nissan Xterra with an overheating problem : takes a call on an 03 Honda Element where the left rear brake calipers hung up and wore the brake pad out : takes a call on a 99 GMC Sonoma that crashed into a building because of a vacuum leak : talks to a 16 year old that just got her drivers license and asks “why” : and talks briefly about self driving cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/30/18 - The 76 Olds Starting Problem
Ron starts this episode talks about self driving cars : takes a call on a 76 Oldsmobile that starts when temps are cool, but then doesn’t run correctly above about 80 degrees : takes a call on an 2000 Ford Crown Victoria that, when you turn the key, you hear the fuel pump, but nothing happens after that : takes a return call on an 06 Kia Sorrento that can’t get into overdrive unless you force it manually : and talks about this week’s Mitchell Real Fix on a shaky shifter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/30/18 - The Plugged A/C Drain
Ron starts this episode talking about the plugged drain in an air conditioning system : takes a call on an 09 Chevy Tahoe with a service airbag light on, and his scan tool does not read the airbag codes : takes a call on an 07 Ford F-150 with a question on replacing the power steering lines : takes a call on an 01 Subaru Legacy with intermittent overheating problems : and talks about picking brake parts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 6/23/18 - Autonomous Car Rant
Ron starts this episode ranting about the upcoming autonomous vehicle test in Boston : takes a call on a 13 Chevy Tahoe Hybrid with cut cables and a dealer wanting $3000 to replace the harnesses : takes a call on a 2006 Colorado that misses every so often : talks about the problem he had with his hot rod : answers an email on a 2018 Silverado with an oil pressure question : answers an email about glass cleaning : and talks again about the problems with autonomous vehicles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.