Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
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Updated 1 day 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 - 11/4/17 - Sludge In The Engine
Ron starts the episode with a call on an 87 Econoline Club Wagon with sludge in the engine – answers an email regarding devices on cars like collision avoidance systems – takes a call from a woman who had a problem with an 03 VW TDI diesel and a follow up on the repair of the vehicle, and we get her mechanic on the line – answers an email on antifreeze mixing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - Replacing The Timing Belt On A 99 Camry - 10/28/17
Ron starts this episode with a call on an 01 VW Golf TDI Diesel and a P1556 code – call on an 05 F150 with overheating issues – interview with Robert McBride of AllData – call on 99 Camry where the caller wants to replace the timing belt and water pump – and a call on a 08 Acacia with a shuddering transmission. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - The Obi-Wan Kenobi Moment- 10/28/17
Ron starts the episode talking about “The Obi-Wan Kenobi Moment” – takes a call on an 01 Volvo S-40 with a shimmy at 60-70 MPH – takes a call on an 07 Impala with a check engine light and codes P0128 and P0137 – email on a coolant leak on a 2011 Dodge Caravan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/21/17 - Autonomous Vehicles in Manhattan
Ron starts the episode talking about upcoming autonomous vehicle testing in Manhattan - takes a call on an 06 Buick Rainier and questions on the all wheel drive system - takes a call on a 99 Camry that stalls out - takes a call with questions on the reliability of a 14 Accura - and answers an email on oil change intervals. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/21/17 - The Hummer That Won't Shift Out Of Park
Ron starts the episode telling the stories of the Hummer that won't shift out of park, and the bad GM brake switch - takes a call on using an oil pan drain valve - takes a call on a 12 Dodge Avenger about the airbag recall - takes a call on an 03 Taurus regarding how to tell if the alternator is going bad - and answers an email on doing a head gasket on an older vehicle. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/14/17 - The GM Electric Car
Ron starts this episode talking to Paul Eisenstein from thedetroitbureau.com about GM’s electric car announcement, and talks to callers about various car issues. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/14/17 - The Chrysler 300C
Ron starts this episode talking to callers about various car issues. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/7/17 - Why OEM Parts Last Longer
Ron starts the episode talking about why replacement parts don’t last as long as original equipment – takes a call on a 94 GMC Sierra K50 with no heat – talks about an article on GM going all electric – takes a call on cars going all electric and how they may perform in cold environments – talks about diagnosing cars rather than throwing parts at them – and takes a call on a 13 GMC Yukon where the caller is looking to change the shift points on his vehicle. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 10/7/17 - How Long Should A Car Part Last?
Ron starts this episode asking how long a car part should last and trust in your mechanic – takes a call on an 05 Hyundai Santa Fe where the passenger headlight is dim, and after it is gassed up, it is difficult to start – answers an email on what constitutes a synthetic blend – call on a 2010 Chevy Aveo that is burning oil, somewhere – talks about using plugs in tires – and answers an email on a vehicle taken to a dealership for an oil change where the writer asked what the oil was and was told the oil was approved by the manufacturer, end of discussion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/30/17 - Hacking Your Car
Ron starts the episode on carjacking, and interviews Chester Dawson of the Wall Street Journal on his recent article : takes a call on 4 different cars – 94 E350 motohome, 95 Crew Cab, an 01 F150 and an 04 Explorer where the caller is looking for a scan tool that will work with all : call on 04 Nissan Quest that needs a timing chain : call on 13 Fusion with a rough idle : answers an email regarding electric cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/30/17 - The Guy Who Slams His Door To Start His Car
Ron starts this episode talking about the guy who came in who needs to slam his car door to start the car : talks about California wanting to ban internal combustion engines : takes a call from an auto tech student looking for suggestions on what tools he should have for the real world : takes a call on an 03 Yukon XL that keeps getting error codes while towing : call on 89 Buick LeSabre with a heater problem. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/23/17 - My 91 Rodeo Dies On The Road
Ron starts with a call on a 91 Isuzu Rodeo that dies on the road - takes a call on an 05 Chevy Silverado pickup that dies on the road - takes a call on a 95 Firebird that overheats almost immediately - and takes a call on an old Dodge Stratus that he helped diagnose on the show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/23/17 - Replacing A Clockspring and Working With Plastic
Ron discusses a repair to replace a clock spring, and how to work with plastic - takes a call asking what someone should do and look for when changing their oil - takes a call on a 90 Toyota SR5 pickup with major brake issues - takes a call on an 06 Jeep Liberty with a vibration in the front end - and takes a call on a 2000 Malibu that won't start and the transmission is stuck in park. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/16/17 - The DRIVE Service Reminder
Ron interviews Jason Harris, CEO of Anrin Technologies, about the new DRIVE Service Reminder Tool - takes a call on an 02 Escape that is overheating - and answers an email on an 06 Impala where the radio just stays on. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/16/17 - The Facts on GDI Fuel Injection
Ron starts talking about his recent class on GDI fuel injection with some facts learned in the class - a listener returns to follow up on his recent cabin filter question - answers an email on battery chargers - answers an email on clutch repair on an 08 Astin Martin - and answers an email on cabin filters. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/9/17 - Hacking Your Car's Computer
Ron talks about the ability to hack your car's computer - takes a call on an 08 Nissan Frontier and an 11 Nissan Altima with questions on fuel and cabin filters - responds to an email on self driving cars - takes a call on a 67 Corvette with starting problems - takes a call on an F-150 with intermittent no start - and takes a call on a 17 Escape where the accelerator opened up wide while sitting at an intersection with the brakes on. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/9/17 - Are You A Moaner and Groaner?
Ron talks about what it takes to be a good mechanic - and dealing with moaner and groaner customers - tells the story of the Mazda Miata - answers an email on a 2001 Expedition with battery issues. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/2/17 - A Shortage of Over The Road Truckers
Ron starts discussing the shortage of over the road truckers - the repair of the week is the replacement of a bad window switch - discusses understanding the repair process - and takes a call on a 99 Ranger with the check engine light on. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - 9/2/17 - Troubleshooting And The Value of Auto Repair
Ron discusses the value of troubleshooting and auto repair - takes a call on an 05 Dodge Caravan with an extended crank condition - discusses an article on mechanics working outside in customer's driveways - takes a call on an 06 Grand Cherokee with intermittent no start - and discusses the potential number of cars destroyed in Hurricane Harvey. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - Anyone Can Start My Car
A 94 Buick Roadmaster has a new distributor, a new electronic control module, but still doesn't work : an 07 Prius has its ABS light coming on at exactly 63 MPH : a listener wants to know if the extended warranty on a 16 F150 is worth it : and 1 5 Accord that was jump started now lets anyone start the car without the key fob. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor - Communicating In The Shop
Ron talks with John Burkhauser of Bolt Technologies about communicating with the customer : discusses an article on the VW emissions scandal : talks to a listener with an 87 Bronco about the wrong parts : and puts trouble codes in plain English for a listener with a 2000 Dodge Stratus. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor, August 26, Hr 1, Communications In The Shop
Ron talks with John Burkhauser of Bolt Technologies about communicating with the customer : discusses an article on the VW emissions scandal : talks to a listener with an 87 Bronco about the wrong parts : and puts trouble codes in plain English for a listener with a 2000 Dodge Stratus. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor, August 26, Hr 2, Anyone Can Start My Car
A 94 Buick Roadmaster has a new distributor, a new electronic control module, but still doesn't work : an 07 Prius has its ABS light coming on at exactly 63 MPH : a listener wants to know if the extended warranty on a 16 F150 is worth it : and 1 5 Accord that was jump started now lets anyone start the car without the key fob. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor, August 19, Hr 1, Insanity At The Shop
Ron talks about insanity in car repair and the insanity at the shop this week in general : talks about leaking posts on car batteries : takes a call on a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am with milky oil on the dipstick : discusses the suspension on an Audi and answers questions on lab scopes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor, August 19, Hr 2, Paul Eisenstein
Ron's guest is Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com. They discuss a myriad of topics such as auto leasing and the DeLorean that Paul is watching on a test track as they speak. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.