Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts this episode talking about the dot on a tire and where to put it : takes a call on an 03 Town Car where the caller is asking if he can change the master cylinder on his own : takes a call on a 2000 CRV where the engine shut down in traffic and the dealer has had it for over a week and can’t solve it : takes a call on a 17 Rogue with a problem in the rear lights.   Visit us at https://ww...

Ron starts this episode talking about his week and how crazy it was and how the common theme is people wanting to keep their cars running rather than buying new with the story of a 10 Lexus that came in that supposedly needed $15,000 in air suspension repairs : takes a call from a fellow mechanic with a discussion on diagnosing with a smoke machine : takes a call on an 18 Transit Connect where the...

Ron starts this episode talking about proximity of repair : takes a call a listener asking for a comparison on the quality of an 09 Flex as opposed to a newer Flex : takes a call on an 03 Ultima and a question on the timing chain : takes a call on a 23 Cadillac with intermittent power windows : takes a call on a 99 GMC Yukon that just shut off on the highway. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow....

Ron starts this episode talking about “cherry picking”, with the story of a new customer this week with car problems : takes a follow up call on a 99 Tacoma with a manual transmission problem : takes a call on a 22 Tahoe and questions on dynamic fuel management : answers an email about a bad gas cap possibly causing a specific fault code : tells his NHOU story : answers an email on an 04 Explorer...

Ron starts this episode by telling the tale of two alternators : takes a call on an 11 Rav 4 that may have a bad starter solenoid : takes a call on purchasing a used Chrysler mini van : talks to Tom Greco about the Northeast Automotive trade show : talks about his fan club in the Pittsbugh area : talks about an article regarding new cars selling for well over list price : talks about a car he serv...

Ron starts this episode with an email regarding a listener writing in thanking in Ron for the show : and talks about the salesman from Matco that dropped by the shop this week and a discussion on a Cadillac DTS with HID headlamp problems : takes a call on a 22 Malibu with questions on cars with no fuel caps and start stop technology : takes a call on an 11 Impala that is shifting hard. Visit us at...

Ron talks with Satwinder Mangat, President of ALLDATA about the challenges of keeping up with rapidly changing technology in vehicles. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron talks with Chuck Kinkade, Global Business Development of Redline Detection about numerous diagnostic tools used in both "regular" vehicles and electric vehicles. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about cooking by comparing cooks and chefs : takes a call on a 19 Compass with a battery that keeps going dead : takes a call on Hyundai’s using oil : talks about 9 old tools you don’t use any more : takes a call on an 08 Camry with an intermittent start : answers an email about waxing headlights. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com   See omnystudio.com/listen...

Ron starts this episode asking if we are throwing away technology with a story about cleaning up the shop : takes a return call on an 06 Chrysler 300 that last week was in limp mode, had some work done, is no longer in limp mode, but the ABS light is back on : answers an email on an obsolete scan tool : talks about playing the game “who can be the cheapest” : takes a call on a 15 Lexus NX 200 T wi...

Ron starts this episode talking about his listeners and, in particular, one from the UK : talks about the construction of certain cars and building custom cars : tells the story of the RAM diesel pickup with no power steering and the importance of not skipping steps in the repair process : answers a letter regarding battery programming and maintenance : takes a call on a 23 Subaru Forester and que...

Ron starts this episode talking about the 03 Ranger he repaired this week that was somewhat of a mess and didn’t match what the VIN said it should be : takes a call on a 99 VW Bug with carburetor problems : takes a call on a 15 Lexus with a P0191 code : comments on an email regarding Chrysler parts and axles. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Ron starts this episode reading an email from Saudi Arabia with brakes having an unusual sound – like a cat meowing : takes a call on an 08 Dakota with an intermittent no crank : takes a call on an 04 Frontier that won’t pass emissions : takes a call on a 15 Rogue where the caller is asking about the thermostat construction : answers an email about critters under hood and getting rid of them.   Vi...

Ron starts this episode talking about the “key drop” test : takes a call on an 05 Chrysler 300C that seems to be going into limp mode and has an ABS code : takes a call on an 05 Audi and questions about restoring the headlights : takes a call on a 99 F-150 that is intermittently missing on idle : answers an email on an 18 Hyundai that uses oil. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com   See omnys...

Ron starts this episode talking about how frustrating it can be to be changing a tire and have your lug wrench not fit : takes a call on a 22 Edge where the caller wants to talk about the Catalytic Converter : takes a call from a caller looking to buy a new car and he has questions on modern safety features : takes a call on a 12 Chrysler 200 where the transmission is shifting strangely between 4t...

Ron starts this episode talking about extreme cold weather and how to prepare your car : takes a call on an 18 Accord Sport that is in limp mode and the dealer can’t figure it out : takes a call on a 13 Tundra with intermittent power steering : takes a call from someone wanting Ron’s opinion on buying a Kia Soul : and answers two emails, one of which is on a 10 Honda and a question on cold air int...

Ron starts this episode with the story of an 08 Grand Cherokee with power door locks that will unlock but not lock : takes a call on a 17 Fusion where the tire place the caller took it to says they can’t get the wheels off because the plastic lug nuts are bad : takes a call on a 97 CRV where the key fob will only open the driver’s door : talks with Philip Austin, training manager at NGK/NTK : read...

Ron starts this episode asking if technology has taken us to the point where certain cars just can’t be fixed with the story of a 19 Rogue that goes into limp mode just because it wants to : takes a call on a 60 Valiant with overheating back brakes : answers an email regarding motorcycle batteries : talks about insurance companies not insuring Hyundai and Kia vehicles : talks about Hyundai calamit...

Ron starts this episode talking about visiting the Sheetz in Altoona, PA last week : talks about a 16 Jeep Patriot with bad brakes : takes a call on oil change intervals on a car that only has 600 miles per year put on it : takes a call on a 16 Caravan where the noises, turn signal, chimes, are no longer working : talks about his encounter with a student mechanic. Visit us at https://www.cardoctor...

Ron starts this episode starting talking about an 11 Flex no codes and you couldn’t put gas in it : takes a call on an 09 Flex that is missing going up hill : answers an email on a van with a rebuilt transmission that appears to not be going into 4th gear : talks about a Toyota with retractable mirrors that no longer retracted. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com   See omnystudio.com/listene...

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 04 Ranger where the radio stopped working – but sometimes works when the clutch is pressed in : answers an email on a Colorado looking for better parts than he is finding locally : takes a call on an 05 Sentra with a punctured tire, and the caller is looking to see if it may be patchable to be used as a spare : takes a call on an 08 CRV with a metal to met...

Ron starts this episode talking about being cranky and things that got under his skin this past week and his week in the shop : talks about the 14 CRV that didn’t start and things were intermittent : takes a call on a 94 Buick Roadmaster that is blowing lukewarm air and throwing a code : takes a call on an 05 Chrysler 300C with a non working cruise control : takes a call regarding the usefulness o...

Talking EV’s from Training to Repairing Them. Ron is joined by multiple experts in the field. Chuck KinKade, Redline Detection Inc. Dr Mark Quarto , Founder, Quarto Technical Service Dirk Fuchs, Director of Training, I-Car Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking EV’s from Training to Repairing Them. Ron is joined by multiple experts in the field.   Chuck KinKade, Redline Detection Inc. Dr Mark Quarto , Founder, Quarto Technical Service Dirk Fuchs, Director of Training, I-Car Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode asking the question whether it is the option of a repair shop to work on any car : talks about his true Christmas story about a Grand Cherokee that had multiple problems : talks about the US used car market : talks about an article from JP Morgan on used car prices actually going down. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...