Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

🚘 Today on Ron Ananian: The Car Doctor 🔧 Ron tackled myths, misdiagnoses, and the real science of fixing cars: 🔋 Battery Confusion – Cold = weak battery? Yes. But replacing it every 3–4 years “just because” is fear, not fact. 🚗 Toyota Knock – V6 top-end noise? Start simple: belt off, check VVT, use your ears before your wrench. 🛠️ Hyundai Headache – 1 year,...

🚗💬 This week on Ron Ananian: The Car Doctor 🔧 Ron tackled what really matters in car repair: honesty, method, and smart business. 🛑 "Reasonable Repair" – Don’t throw money at rust buckets. Ron helped a customer with a 17-year-old Mitsubishi realize when it's time to let go —focusing on safety first, not pointless repairs. 🔍 Main Call: 1973 Opel Manta – Paul’s cla...

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor shares a story about a first-time customer who brought in a 2008 Volvo with a salvage title. Shop policy required a full inspection, which the customer agreed to, but his wife was upset about the cost and disclosure. Ron stresses the importance of honesty, comparing it to telling a doctor your full medical history. The inspection revealed past rear damage, but the car w...

In this episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor he previews a Memorial Day tradition featuring a past interview with his late Uncle Steve, a WWII pilot. He takes a call from Nancy in Wisconsin, who asks about using fuel system cleaner in her 2020 Chevy Trax. Ron approves, recommending it at every oil change or monthly as preventative care. He also advises her to check if major services like the 30,...

Call Of The Week - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Vehicle: 2008 Honda Ridgeline Issue: Blower fan and AC stop working after restarting the car (typically after refueling) Behavior:   No blower, no AC compressor Comes back on after driving or waiting Happens intermittently Most Likely Cause: Blower Motor Power Transistor (Resistor Module) Controls blower speed and provides ground Common failure p...

Week in Review: Orchestrating Chaos in the Shop In this episode, The Car Doctor Ron Ananian reflects on a jam-packed week at his repair shop. Despite starting with an empty schedule, by Tuesday the shop was overflowing with work—requiring fast decisions and careful coordination to manage the mechanical mayhem. Highlights from the Shop Floor 2005 PT Cruiser: A long-neglected vehicle returned...

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor – Memorial Day & Auto Advice Ron opens the show by previewing next weekend’s Memorial Day episode, which will again feature archived interviews with his late Uncle Steve—a WWII P-51 fighter pilot. This tradition honors veterans and reminds listeners of the deeper meaning behind the holiday. Listener Calls: Frank (2019 Honda Touchscreen Issue): Ron...

In this Call Of The Week from Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Radio Show... Joe from Pennsylvania has a 2010 Chevy Impala that intermittently gets stuck in Park . The shifter doesn’t have a manual release , and AAA refuses to tow it in that condition. Ron explains the issue likely involves the shift interlock circuit , which depends on the brake light switch , Body Control Module (BCM) , and a s...

Ron Ananian "The Car Doctor" Radio Show: Ron opens the show by discussing recent media appearances, particularly focusing on dashboard warning lights, with a segment on the check engine light drawing significant listener interest across social media platforms. Ron then takes us on a deeper dive into the check engine light; what it means when it turns on and then off intermittently, He emphasizes t...

🚗 Car Doctor Episode Recap: Safety First! 🛠️ with Ron Ananian This week, Ron dives into vehicle neglect and safety concerns , with real examples from his shop: 🔧 2015 Chevy City Express Van – Tire cords were exposed and flapping, yet the driver was still using it daily. 🔧 Brake Failure – A car had no rear brake pad left, but the owner ignored the noise because “it went away.&r...

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor on KVOI 1030 AM: Summary of Interview with Ron Ananian on KVOI AM 1030: In this interview with Host Allen Kath, on KVOI AM 1030, car expert and radio host Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor,  discusses the essentials of summer car care and travel preparation . Drawing on over 50 years of automotive repair experience, Ananian shares practical advice for everyday drivers, e...

Podcast Episode: The Right to Repair—A Farmer’s Fight for Independence Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor In this powerful episode, Ron Ananian shifts the conversation on the Right to Repair from the garage to the fields, speaking with Jared Wilson , a multi-generation farmer from Missouri. Together, they expose the real-world impact of restrictive repair policies on American agriculture and...

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor AI Comes to Automotive Diagnostics In this forward-looking episode, Ron Ananian dives into the future of auto repair technology with guests  Steve Etheridge and Jim Fish from Opus IVS . Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is being integrated into modern diagnostic tools—and what that means for technicians, shops, and the automotive industry as...

Here's a summary and bullet point breakdown of the call between Eric from Pennsylvania and Ron Ananian on The Car Doctor radio show from April 26, 2025: 🔧 Caller Issue: Vehicle: 2013 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ Mileage: 230,000 miles Engine: Multiple crate engine replacements (current one is 3rd crate engine) Main Symptom: Voltage drops from ~14V to 10V during driving, especially on long trips. AC com...

🎙️ Ron Ananian: The Car Doctor — Episode Recap Main Topic: The True Cost of Diagnosis & What It Really Takes to Fix Modern Vehicles Special Note: Catch Ron on WOR Radio (NY) at 9:40 AM, Monday, May 5 to kick off a special series on Dashboard Warning Lights — starting with the infamous Check Engine Light . 🔧 This Week’s Opening Rant: Diagnosis Costs Are No Joke Ron opens the...

Episode Summary: Ron Ananian – The Car Doctor Car Repair is Getting Tougher : Ron emphasizes that modern car repair requires constant learning. Vehicles are more complex, and assumptions can lead to misdiagnosis. Case Study – 2015 Toyota Tacoma, Crank No-Start : Towed into the shop with a crank-no-start issue. Suspected fuel pump failure. Two options to access it: Drop the rusted fuel...

Classic Car Doctor - Ron Ananian: The Car Doctor – Episode Summary 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Flash Update : Ron revisits a caller’s issue with being charged for a software update (PCM/TCM flash). He believes the dealer may be misrepresenting the service, since emissions-related components like PCMs are usually covered under an 8-year/80,000-mile federal warranty . He advises the caller...

Radio Interview - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Talks with Aaron Schaeffer (Standard Motor Products) Topic: Where do auto parts come from, and what should consumers know about quality? 🏭 About Standard Motor Products Founded in 1919 , originally Standard Ignition . Now focuses on vehicle control systems , not just engine parts. Operates 21 global manufacturing plants with full in-house engineering....

Call Of The Week; Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, April 19, 2025 Ann from Arizona called into Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor to ask about using a Bluetti DC-to-DC charger to power her portable power station from her 2023 RAM ProMaster 1500 cargo van while idling. She lives and travels in the van and relies on the power station for everyday needs like cooking and charging devices. Her question: Can prolo...

This Week on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor 🛠 Opening Story – It’s All About the Diagnosis Ron diagnoses a 2018 Chevy Traverse's cold-start rattle in 30 minutes—just a loose catalytic converter. Moral: It’s not about force—it’s knowing where to look. 🧰 Caller: Stripped Drain Plug (Tom, AZ) Tom’s shop says his Buick needs a $700 oil pan after stripped threads...

Episode Summary Ron dives into everything from classic car quirks to modern maintenance musts. Here's the quick rundown: 🔧 Powerglide Fix (1957 Chevy) Old Chevy transmissions can burp fluid out the dipstick. Ron suggests a clever vent mod using a small pipe plug and copper tube to safely release air pressure—no gimmicks needed. 🚗 Shop Trend: Fewer Cars, Bigger Repairs People are delaying m...

In July 15, 2015, Ron Ananian,  "The Car Doctor," hosted an engaging hour of automotive advice and listener interactions.​ Safety Inspections in New Jersey: Ron discussed the elimination of safety inspections in New Jersey, expressing concerns about vehicle safety standards.​ Listener Call-Ins: He addressed various car issues, including a 1994 Toyota Camry with rough driving after new tires,...

“Call of the Week” –  Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - April 12, 2025 This week's featured call came from Chris in New Hampshire , a longtime mechanic (working since age 15, now 59) who shared an inventive and surprising method he used to successfully remove spark plugs from a problematic Ford 3-valve engine — notorious for plugs that break during removal due to carbon bu...

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Welcome to Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor — the trusted voice in automotive repair, where real-world experience, sharp diagnostics, and straight talk come together to help you keep your ride running right. 🚙 2015 Jeep Wrangler — When “New” Parts Fail A regular customer brings in a well-maintained Jeep for a simple oil change — no complaints....

This episode of Ron Ananian: The Car Doctor radio show is a classic mix of Ron’s hands-on mechanical experience, practical advice, and personable banter with callers and listeners. Here's a summary and description of the episode: 🎙️ Episode Summary: 🔧 Segment 1 – Starter Replacement on a 2007 Honda Accord : Ron opens the show talking about a video he just filmed demonstrating how to r...