Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
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Updated 3 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 - 9/30/17 - 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 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 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 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.
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 12, Hr 2, Leasing A Vehicle
Should you own or lease a vehicle? : a whole bunch of questions on a 99 Jeep Wrangler Sport : an 03 VW Jetta that has been sitting and won't start : and a 93 Chevy K1500 that seems possessed starting with it running without its fuel pump relay installed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor, August 12, Hr 1, The Chrysler 300
Ron tells the story of the Chrysler 300 with multiple problems, and how one that seemed difficult was actually easy to fix : a caller is looking for shock and strut recommendations on an 08 Audi A3 Quattro : an06 Jeep Grand Cherokee has transmission issues : a 68 Pontiac has carburetor issues : and an email on driverless cars and other topics. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor, August 5, Hr 1, The Road To Nowhere
This program is an encore performance. Ron talks about The Road to Nowhere : takes a call on an 07 Subaru Outback that overheats : a call on an 07 Subaru forester leaking power steering fluid : discusses recalls : a 95 Cutlass that sputters : a 10 F150 with questions on filters : and an 01 Honda Civic and the airbag recall. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor, August 5, Hr 2, The Idle Speed Is Stuck
This program is an encore performance. Ron talks about a car with its idle speed stuck at 3000 RPM : takes a call on a 16 Camaro and winterizing tips : an 04 Concorde with temperature control problems : an email on parts quality : an email on synthetic oil : talks about the wiring harnesses in 06 Dodge Chargers : and talks about repair shops closing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor, July 29, Hr 2, Transmission Trouble
A 2000 Caddy has its wipers coming on by themselves : a caller with a 12 RAV4 asks about 100,000 mile fluid changes : an email on the best way to sell a car and determine its worth : an 02 Ford Sportrek that is rough shifting : an 08 Silverado that had its transmission rebuilt, but now won't start : a 12 Chevy Colorado that had been in water up to its body : a chat about scan tools : and an email on lax auto safety inspections in New Jersey. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor, July 29, Hr 1, Is My Car Worth Keeping?
How many oddball issues can there be in one week? Ron tells you. : a call on an 01 VW Cabrio that is stuck in gear : an 09 Toyota Venza that has hit 100,000 miles - is it worth keeping? : and an email on flying cars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor, July 22, Hr 1, Tires Tires Everywhere
A preponderance of tire questions highlight the hour : Ron talks about various interesting projects at the shop this week : a 60 El Camino has transmission issues : a caller asks when to change the tires on a 15 Mustang : the rear tires are wearing abnormally in an 04 Lexus : and Ron answers an email on brake fluid changes in a 15 Subaru. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor, July 22, Hr 2, The Prisum Solar Car Revisited
The solar car race across Australia happens in August, and Ron talks with Matt Goode of Iowa State University on progress with the Prisum Solar Car Project : a caller, who won an Intune I2 Performance kit on the show calls to describe what he found with it : a caller asks about using synthetic oil in an 89 Buick : there are questions on gaskets and an oil leak on a 97 Ford Probe : and a caller asks about using synthetic oil in a 15 Equinox. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Car Doctor, July 15, Hr 2, So This Woman Walks Into The Shop
Ron talks about the lady that walked into his shop the other day : talks about All Data teaming up with Google : an 07 Chevy Suburban has daytime running lights that stay on when the car is shut off, and the cruise control is not working : a 91 Sentra has an oil leak under the distributor cap : and a 14 VW Jetta won't start or stay running with its MAT sensor connected. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.