Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - January 31, 2026 - Hour 2 - Batteries, Start-Stop Tech, CVTs & Cold-Weather Car Problems

Cold weather exposes weak links in today’s vehicles, and this hour of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor breaks them down. Ron explains why modern car batteries should be replaced every 4–5 years—even if they still test good—and why where you buy a battery matters as much as the warranty. He also dives i…

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - January 31, 2026 - Hour 1 - Why Car Repairs Cost More and Take Longer

This week, Ron breaks down a story you won’t notice until your car is on the lift: the First Brands Group Chapter 11 bankruptcy and the wind-down of major North American units—impacting familiar names like Autolite and Cardone. Ron explains what this means for parts availability, backorders, rising…

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - January 24, 2026 - Hour 2 - Is It Worth Fixing an Older Car in 2026?

With new-car payments pushing $600–$800 a month, Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, tackles a question more drivers are asking: Is it still worth fixing an older car in 2026? The answer often comes down to diagnosis versus guesswork. Ron explains why spending a little upfront to properly diagnose an int…

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - January 24, 2026 - Hour 1 - Flying Blind on Live Radio — and Still Fixing Cars

Ron “flies without a call screen” and it turns into a perfect shop-week story: storm prep, snowblowers, parts backorders, and why last-minute panic shopping doesn’t help if your car isn’t ready. Ron breaks down the winter checklist nobody talks about—spare tire access, jack tools, paperwork, lights…

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - January 17, 2026 - Hour 2 - All Calls, Busy Hour Revisited

From June 15, 2025, Ron packs a fast-moving hour with nonstop calls, sharp questions, and practical answers. The pace is quick, the topics are wide-ranging, and there’s no shortage of real-world advice. Buckle up and settle in—this hour moves fast. Grab your Car Doctor gear – T-shirts & more at Car…

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - January 17, 2026 - Hour 1 - A Look Back At EV's. Mark Mills Replay

A Look Back at the EV Promise—and the Reality From Thanksgiving 2022, Ron revisits a candid conversation with Mark Mills of the Manhattan Institute, examining the electric-vehicle market at a pivotal moment. What unfolds is a revealing discussion about both the promise that fueled the EV push and …

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - January 10, 2026 - Hour 2 - One Chance to Do It Right: Dealer Disputes, Exhaust Surprises, and Battery Timing

This hour, Ron tackles a dealership dispute after a headlight replacement—when a customer later discovers the entire inner wheelwell liner missing and can’t prove who removed it. Ron explains how to use factory procedures and documentation to hold a shop accountable and why missing liners can becom…

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - January 10, 2026 - Hour 1 - The Best Repair Is Not To Make One

Sometimes the best repair is the one you don’t make—and Ron explains why with a 2007 Mercury Milan that came in for a simple turn-signal problem. What looked like an easy bulb swap turns into a lesson in modern diagnostics, networked body modules (GEM/SJB), and the harsh reality of obsolete parts a…

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - January 3, 2026 - Hour 2 - Why the Cheapest Fix Gets Expensive

It’s New Year’s and Ron jumps right into real-world problems: a Lexus with an intermittent no-start, brakes that squeal after new pads and rotors, dash lights and tire-pressure warnings that won’t behave, and a Kia oil leak after a quick-lube oil change. The hour wraps with a Silverado that keeps k…

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - January 3, 2026 - Hour 1 - The Price of Admission: What Cars Really Cost

New cars are expensive—and keeping the one you already own isn’t cheap either. Ron shares real-world stories from the shop that show just how tight dollars are right now, including a Kia minivan nearly hit with a $1,500 repair that turned out to be loose battery terminals and a worn-out battery. T…