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)
Car Doctor, November 7, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour stating that in a repair shop, you need to clean house once in a while, and gives the first three rules of auto repair : takes a call on an 03 F150 with questions on winter maintenance : takes a call with questions on fuel cleaners : takes a call on using a battery tender unattended during winter : takes a call with a question on Audi update codes : answers an email on a Hundai Sonata regarding gas mileage : takes a call on a 2014 Taurus with questions on ethanol fuel and oil : and talks about oil changes and the direction the industry is taking. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, October 31, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour talking about the actual price of a cheap repair : takes a call on a BMW-XI with a bad vibration : takes a call on a 93 Chevy S-10 with questions on the distributor cap : takes a call on a 2008 Chevy Impala with a whine : interviews Butch Patrick of The Munsters : takes a call on an 82 BMW with questions on winterization : takes a call on a 2015 Subaru STI with questions on possible startup abnormalities : and answers an email on a 72 Buick Skylark that stalls. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, October 31, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking about the passion of auto repair : takes a call on a 95 Mitsubishi that loses power and is running bad : takes a call on a 2011 Subaru Forrester with a check engine light : takes a call with questions on spark plugs and scan tools : takes a call on a 2006 Chevy Impala with a question on whether the TPM sensors should be replaced when the tires are replaced : and takes a call on a 2011 Toyota with questions on tire matching. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, October 24, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour with a story of a Ford Econoline with a misfire - and it wasn't your typical problem : takes a call on a 2005 F150 with an instrument cluster issue : takes a call on a 2008 Avalon where the caller is asking about synthetic automatic transmission fluid : interviews Rob Stuck, Category Manager, Chemical Solutions, of Motor Medic : and takes a call on a 2002 Firebird with a noisy lifter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, October 24, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking about VW's issues and the consequences : takes a call on a 2000 Buick Park Avenue with an intermittent miss : takes a call on a 95 BMW 318i with a horn issue : interviews Tim McDonnell of Mitchell 1 : takes a call where the listener wants to talk VW : and takes a call on a 2002 Thunderbird with tail light problems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, October 17, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking about not one but two repairs of the week that had him shaking his head : takes a call on a 2004 Pontiac Vibe with several general questions : interviews Jerry Ostalecki of getgibbs.com : takes a call on a 2007 Matrix where a CD player that was removed then reinstalled is not working : and answers an email on an F-150 software issue. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, October 17, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour interviewing Hugh Atkins of Drew Technologies about computer flashing : takes a call on a 2010 GMC Savannah 3500 with questions on changing to synthetic transmission fluid : interviews Harlan Siegel of Launch Tech USA regarding scan tools : takes a call on a 2014 Ford Focus with a transmission issue : and answers an email on a 2007 Toyota RAV4 discussing the oil consumption issue. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, October 10, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour talking about how attached you can be to your car and not know it : takes a call on a 2007 Mercury Mountaineer with cooling issues : takes a call on a 2013 Toyota Highlander where the tires almost fell off the vehicle after an oil change : interviews Derek Miller, Director of Product Development at AllData : answers an email on advice for which OBD-II scanner to buy : and answers an email on a Toyota with hesitation and rough idle. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, October 10, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking about the repair of the week, a 2003 Dodge Durango with a failed engine that another shop took apart and took 5 months getting it back to the customer : takes a call on an Audi A3 with a P0068 code : answers an email regarding issues with an airbag : does an unusual fun interview with David Gott, owner of David's Famous Gourmet Frozen Custard and a big fan of The Car Doctor Show : and takes a call on a 2012 Elantra with an airbag insurance issue. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, October 3, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour talking about cars breaking because of situation and circumstances : takes a call on a 2011 Subaru with noise issues : takes a call on a 93 Cadillac Fleetwood with exhaust noises : interviews Michael Holzem, Manager of Field Sales, Power Solutions, on battery technology : and takes a call regarding scan tools. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, October 3, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking about working on a 2003 GMC Yukon that had electrical problems when hitting bumps : takes a call on a 2011 RAV4 and a question on coolant replacement : takes a call on a 2008 Toyota FJ with a shimmy at 35-45 MPH : answers an email on a Cadillac fuel injection problem : takes a call on a 2003 Pontiac and bumper paint : takes a call on a 2003 Honda Pilot and questions on oil : and answers an email on winter tires. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, September 26, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking about VW's problems : takes a call on a 99 Olds Intrigue that had its PCM replaced - with the caller wondering if that would affect the transmission : takes a call on a 2011 VW GTI with a transmission issue : talks to Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com regarding the VW emissions problem : and takes a call from a tech regarding advice Ron gave him a while back. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, September 26, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour saying he's been asked quite often lately why so many cars are being recalled : takes a call on a 99 Grand Marquis with a red blinking light on the dash and the car goes dead : takes a call on a 2003 CTS that is posessed : takes a call on a 2006 RAV4 regarding the oil consumption issue : talks with Rich Dwyer of K and N : talks about what makes a good repair shop : and takes a call on a 2002 Dodge Dakota with electrical problems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, September 19, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking to himself - literally - about a problem he had with the anti-theft system on one of his vehicles this week : takes a call on a 2004 Mercury Maurauder with transmission issues : interviews Jim McGinn of PowerTeq about programming modifications on car computer chips : takes a call on a 1990 Chevy Cavalier where the caller wants advice on changing the car from a 4 headlight to a 2 headlight system : and takes a call on a 2006 Toyota RAV4 with a question on the technical service bulletin out that addresses excessive oil consumption. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, September 19, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour talking about cheaper gas prices - and cheap gas : takes a call on a 2007 Nissan Sentra with a cam position sensor issue that is hard to start and runs rough : takes a call on a PT Cruiser that is having radio and instrument cluster problems after replacement of the ignition switch : interviews Ray Bogers, General Manager of Lubricants Technology at Pennzoil, regarding new oil types and formulations : and clears up a few lingering issues from the last program. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, September 12, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour talking about his recent call with his mom - who suggested he talk about preparing your car for winter : takes a call on the rustproofing on an 08 Chevy Silverado that is starting to rust : takes a call on a 93 Ford Ranger with issues bleeding the brakes : takes a call on a 2012 Chevy Traverse with 2 wheel drive traction issues : interviews Jeff Dent, Category Product Manager of Delphi regarding the value of good parts and cold weather fuel system issues : takes a call on a 2014 Nissan Sentra with a brake fluid service question : and takes a call on a 99 Bronco with transmission noise. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, September 12, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking about the commissions dealer service writers make and how it affects the services you are persuaded to buy : takes a call on a 2008 Audi A3 looking for a scan tool : talks to Sandy of Tire Warehouse, Spring Valley, regarding New York laws regarding returning used parts to the customer when requested : takes a call on a 2011 Kia and getting its brakes inspected for salt : talks to a gentleman who attended the Deadman's Curve car show on September 5 : takes a call on a 2006 Ford Explorer with vibration after getting new tires : and takes a call looking for advice on a Lexus where the caller doesn't trust the dealer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, September 5, Hour 2
Ron and crew take the show on the road to the Deadman's Curve Car Show in Mahwah, NJ where ron interviews a multitude of guests - among them, Paul Teutul Sr. of Orange County Choppers and Candy Clark from American Graffiti. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, September 5, Hour 1
Ron and crew take the show on the road to the Deadman's Curve Car Show in Mahwah, NJ where ron interviews a multitude of guests - among them, Paul Teutul Sr. of Orange County Choppers and Candy Clark from American Graffiti. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, August 29, Hour 1
on starts the hour by asking, "how long does it take to repair an Accura?" : takes a call on a 69 Mustang with a clutch pedal that intermittently sticks to the floor : takes a call on a 2000 Subaru Forrester with a possible coolant leak : takes a call on a 2004 Mercury Monterey with a squealing noise at idle : and takes a call on a 2002 Avalanche with a lifter tap only at 2000 RPM. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, August 29, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour stating that he likes the quiet times in repair shops and discussions between shop owners : takes a call on an 89 Honda CRX asking whether to buy it : takes a call on a 2006 Honda Accord where the caller has an issue with a Honda dealer : answers an email on a 2014 Ford Explorer with "boring" brakes - the person wants to dress up the brakes : takes a call on a 2005 Chevy 2500 asking if the caller should use Lucas Oil with Synthetic oil in the vehicle : and takes a call on a 2006 F150 with a running issue. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, August 22, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking about the great American road trip : takes a call on a 1982 Chevelle with an electrical issue : talks about the Volkswagen airbag recall : call on a 2010 Toyota Prius looking for Ron's opinion on the purchase of this used car : takes a call on a 94 Toyota Pickup that has trouble getting into gear : and discusses an article about remote start vehicles that start themselves while parked in the garage. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, August 22, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour asking how well do you know your vehicle in an emergency? : takes a call regarding extended warranty on a 2013 Ford F-150 : call on a 2004 Toyota RAV 4 and a discussion on repairing the clutch and on the battery life of a Toyota Prius : takes a call on a 2014 Ford Flex regarding a brake caliper cleaning : and takes a call on a 2008 Toyota Hylander and a question on alignment. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, August 15, Hour 2
Ron starts the hour talking about "tire insanity" with the story of a 2011 RAV 4 with run flats : takes a call on a 2009 Jeep Wrangler with 4 wheel drive and transmission service questions : takes a call on a 2010 Impala with a P0449 evap code : takes a call on the airbags in a 92 Mazda Miata : and takes a call on a 2001 Chevy S-10 with an ABS code issue. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Car Doctor, August 15, Hour 1
Ron starts the hour talking about inspiration and perspiration in car repair with the story of a Subaru he worked on this week : takes a call on a 2005 PT Cruiser with the AC popping : takes a call on a 2010 Nisssan Altima with a no start issue : takes a call on a 2002 Ford F-150 with a P0171/174 code : takes a call on a 2012 Toyota Camry with a tire noise : and takes a call on a 2011 Subaru Forrester with intermittent start. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.