Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
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Updated about 22 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 - 4/28/18 - Internet Scams
Ron starts this episode talking about Carpenter Bob’s truck where the engine failed, and the scams perpetrated on finding its replacement – buyer beware : takes a call from a listener looking to discuss DIY car repairs : takes a call from a caller who’s kids want her to trade her 2012 RAV4 so she doesn’t get stuck in the winter : and takes a call on an 02 Ranger that cuts out at 3500 RPM. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/21/18 - The Smoke Test
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 96 Ford E-150 with a non working cruise control : takes a call discussing using LP gas in a cold environment (Minnesota) : takes a call on an 07 Hyundai Sonata that has a P0442 code : takes a call on an 03 GMC 2500 with rodent problems : and takes a call for a discussion on things like cars no longer taking regular fuel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/21/18 - Finding A Good Mechanic
Ron starts this episode talking about finding a good mechanic and a tribute to Ken Dolan of The Dolans who passed on recently : takes a call on a 15 Subaru Legacy with questions on 3 year service : takes a call on an 83 Camaro where the caller would like to change it to fuel injection : takes a call on an 02 Camry that had a leaking radiator and once the radiator was replaced and the fans kicked on, it died. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/14/18 - Opening Your Own Shop
Ron starts this episode with a note from a Toyota Master Tech regarding customer service and opening his own shop : takes a call on an 03-04 Windstar regarding recalls and an 04-05 Odyssey asking about oil brands : takes a call on an 09 Mustang GT that was rearended, and the caller asks if it’s worth fixing : takes a call on an 07 Chevy Malibu with a check engine light : and takes a call comparing two different Toyota vehicles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/14/18 - Interviewing a Mechanic
Ron starts this episode talking about how to interview a mechanic : takes a call on an 07 Silverado that has dragging brakes : takes a call on an 04 Tahoe where the caller is looking to replace the fuel pump and wants tips : takes a call on an 05 Silverado where road salt ate through the steel cover on the rims and the wheel disintegrated : takes a call on a 96 GMC 1 ton pickup that has heat problems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/7/18 - Roadtrip to Nowhere
Ron starts this episode talking about Gardner Exhaust in Rhinebeck, NY, a company that makes exhaust systems for muscle cars, and his roadtrip to nowhere : takes a call on an 11 RAM 2500 with a transmission that pulses in reverse : takes a call on an 83 Pontiac Grand Am with a question on idle speed : takes a call on an 02 Ford Ranger where the emergency brake is inoperative : takes a call on a charging problem with a generator. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 4/7/18 - The Variety of Technology
Ron starts this episode talking about the crazy things he works on daily and the variety of technology in cars today : takes a call on an 05 Toyota RAV 4 with a rattle from the engine : takes a call on a 90 Cavalier and how to change the struts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/31/18 - Bucking in a 96 Chrysler
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 86 Cutlass with high hydrocarbons : takes a call on a 97 K1500 with power steering issues : takes a call with questions on how accessible vehicle electronics can be via satellite : takes a call on a 96 Chrysler New Yorker with bucking and hesitation under load : takes a call on a 10 Jeep Patriot that does not blow air from the forward vents : and ends with a question on Berryman products. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/31/18 - Rant: Self Driving Cars
Ron starts this episode with a rant on self driving cars : takes a call on a 10 Camry with an intermittent blower problem : takes a call on an 06 Jeep Liberty with a question on the odometer : takes a call asking about obtaining a car without power steering : takes a call on a 2000 Monte Carlo that possibly had a piston head come off : a Ford Master Mechanic calls to discuss self driving features : and takes a call from a listener with comments about K-Seal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Best of The Car Doctor - 3/24/18 - Hour 2
Ron is not feeling well this week, so we present The Best of The Car Doctor. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Best of The Car Doctor - 3/24/18 - Hour 1
Ron is not feeling well this week, so we present a best of show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/17/18 - The TST Big Event Part 2
Ron broadcasts from the TST Big Event in Westchester, NY, talking to persons who train auto technicians on the latest technology. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/17/18 - The TST Big Event Part 1
Ron broadcasts from the TST Big Event in Westchester, NY, talking to various persons who train auto technicians on the latest technology. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/10/18 - The Jeep Is Fixed!
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 06 Tundra and questions on the fuel system : takes a call on a 98 Jeep with an ongoing problem with bad acceleration that the caller has finally fixed : takes a call 97 Eagle Vision that bucks at 60 MPH : takes a call from a caller who experienced unattended acceleration : takes a call from a tech that bought an 08 Highlander from a customer who overheated it and wants Ron’s opinion on how to make it reliable. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/10/18 - Nissan Transmission Recalls
Ron starts this episode stating that you need to be out of your mind to fix cars – and tells the continuing saga of his Ford Ranger : takes a call on an 11 Nissan Altima with questions on transmission recalls : takes a call on an 07 Ford Escape that gets heat when driving, but blows cold air when it comes to a stop : takes a call with a question on Seafoam versus Berryman products, and asks what exactly Dynoride is on a 97 LeSabre. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/3/18 - The Headrest Airbag
Ron starts this episode talking about a caller with a vehicle that the dealership told her she needed to replace the headrest and an airbag issue – who brought it to Ron’s shop : takes a cll on an 05 Toyota Tundra where the horn does not work and the airbag light is on after a rack and pinion replacement : takes a call on self driving car technology : takes a call on a 98 Jeep that the caller has been working on – this is an update. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 3/3/2018 - Sealed Transmissions
Ron starts this episode talking about the two vehicles he worked on this week that involved brakes and trust in mechanics over safety items : takes a call on a 2009 BMW with a question on sealed transmissions with lifetime fluid : takes a call on a Chevy Silverado pickup and a possible transmission problem : takes a call on a 2000 Toyota Corolla with questions on changing the transmission fluid : and answers an email regarding the use of K-Seal in a system with DexCool. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/24/18 - Dropping the Tranny Pan on a Highlander
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 06 Toyota Highlander where the listener is trying to drop the transmission pan and he also has a cooling system question : takes a call on a battery for a 65 Beetle and an 08 Audi A3 looking for proper seat removal instructions so as not to set off the airbag : takes a call wanting to discuss carbonization in Ford engines : takes a call on a Dodge Caravan where certain things like wipers don’t work : and takes a call from a caller with a similar problem on a Dodge Caravan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/24/18 - Squeaky Brakes on a Dodge Caliper
Ron starts this episode talking about his Suburban transmission replacement and his week at the shop, and the corroded wire on top of the gas tank : takes a call on a 12 Dodge Caliber that has squeaky brakes when the pedal is released : takes a call on a 13 Silverado with ticking noises from the engine : takes a return call on a 98 Jeep Cherokee that will miss and backfire on acceleration, but idles fine : answers an email from a listener on what car to buy and answers an email about his transmission replacement on the Suburban and the undercarriage treatment he uses. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/17/18 - The F150 with Multiple Misfires
Ron starts this episode taking a call on a 10 Ford F150 with multiple cylinder misfires : takes a call on an 10 Ford E350 with a rough start : takes a call on an 05 Yukon Denali that has possible security system problems : takes a call on an 05 Mitsubishi Lancer with multiple issues : and takes a call on a 65 VW Beetle batteries. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/17/18 - The Difficulty Walking Into A Repair Shop
Ron starts this episode talking about why it’s difficult to walk into a repair shop : takes a call on a 2000 Toyota Sienna where the listener can’t pump gas into it and talks with the caller : takes a call on a 97 Z28 that has started running hot. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/10/18 - Dumb Design
Ron starts this episode talking about dumb design : answers an email on grades of GM parts – what is the difference in quality? : takes a calls on self driving cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/10/18 - The Car That Caught Fire
Ron starts this episode talking about his week and the car that caught fire : takes a call on a 05 Chevy Tahoe with questions on how to properly change the coolant : takes a call on a 98 Jeep that backfires when revved. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/3/18
Ron starts this episode with a call on a 96 Lexus LS450 that is hard braking : takes a call on a 96 Dodge RAM 1500 where the blower only works on high speed – and the caller has changed the resistor : takes a call on an 05 Mitsubishi Lancer where the caller can’t clear the codes and it also has trouble idling : takes a call on a 16 Jeep Cherokee setting an occasional P0128. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 2/3/18 - The Toyota Sienna AWD Failure
Ron starts this episode talking about numerous items at the shop this week : talks about the 2012 Toyota Sienna AWD failure : takes a call on an 06 Honda Odyssey with a power window issue : takes a call on oil change intervals : takes a call on a 98 Jeep Cherokee that idles OK, but cuts out and backfires : talks about the 2010 Subaru Legacy that stalled – intermittently : discusses an 05 Malibu with a passenger side front seat that had its ratchet mechanism wear out – and is now unobtainium. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.