Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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 iss...

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 answe...

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 Do...

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...

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...

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...

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. Lear...

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...

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 headlig...

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...

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 o...

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.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 a...

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 abou...

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. L...

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 themselv...

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 Forre...

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:...

Ron starts the hour talking about how to work with and talk to the service shop : takes a call on a 2002 Chevy Cavalier that is running hot : talks to Shirley Viene, 82 years old, who recently tried for a new personal speed record of over 170 MPH in her Corvette : takes a call on advice on rebuilding an 85 Volvo: and talks about his inspection license "non-renewal". Learn more about your ad-choice...

Ron starts the hour talking about the dinner he had this week with several dealer service managers, and a story about the air conditioning in a 2005 Accura : takes a call with questions on a BMW-X1 : answers an email regarding an airbag problem : talks with Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com about hacking : and finishes the hour talking about the possible consequences of self driving cars. Le...

Ron starts the hour asking - "how hard is it to fix air conditioning?" : takes a call on an 88 Izuzu Samurai with a 78 Ford Bronco transfer case that started burning oil : takes a call on a 97 S-10 with a P1870 code and sporatic check engine light : takes a call on a 88 Corvette that will not start after a 2 hour drive : interviews Sandy Fried of The Tire Warehouse regarding the recent news about...

Ron starts the hour talking about the the VW GTI with brakes that simply don't look cool : takes a call on a 2002 Chevy Impala with an intermittent no start : takes a call on a 96 Pontiac Grand Am with an intermittent P0302 code : takes a call on a 2009 Town and Country with 26,000 miles and brake issues : and takes a call on a 2003 Mustang that failed emissions but has no codes. Learn more about...

Ron starts the hour talking about the recall notice he received on his truck : answers an email on a Silverado with acceleration issues : takes a call on a 2000 Lincoln Town Car with a battery issue : takes a call on a 2006 Cobalt that shuts down at reduced engine speed : and interviews Chris Tracy, Social Media Manager of LMC Truck. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...

Ron starts the hour talking about the phone call he received this week asking him how far a person could drive on a flat tire that was pumped back up : takes a call on a 99 Expedition where the engine was replaced and now the AC Compressor is not working : takes a call on a 2003 Chevy S10 having a problem with its ABS brakes : answers an email on a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee regarding the cost of so...