Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Hour 2 - October 24, 2026

Have we fallen out of love with our cars, or has owning one just become too expensive?

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, opens Hour 2 with a question worth thinking about. A customer spends nearly $6,000 repairing a nine-year-old Chevy with just 70,000 miles. Why? Because spending $6,000 to keep a dependable car on the road beats spending $30,000 or $50,000 to replace it.

But that gets Ron thinking. Have we lost the emotional connection we once had with our automobiles?

From Sunday drives with Dad in an old Lincoln to colorful muscle cars, car washes, and weekend Cars & Coffee gatherings, Ron wonders whether today's drivers still love their cars or simply view them as expensive transportation.

Plus, in this hour:


2009 Ford Escape washer pump mystery: A Delaware caller discovers why a failed front windshield washer might actually be connected to the rear wiper motor.


Old-school gasket repairs: Tips for sealing a cork valve cover gasket on a 1986 Dodge 600.


Coolant isn't just for winter: Michael Marcangelo, Senior Product Manager at PEAK, joins Ron to explain why antifreeze protects your engine year-round.


Coolant colors, chemistry, and compatibility: Why choosing the correct coolant matters more than simply matching colors.


Concentrate or premixed? Which makes more sense for your vehicle and your maintenance routine?


Cooling system safety: How to recognize leaks, avoid dangerous burns, protect pets, and know when it's time to service your antifreeze.

Cars have changed. Prices have changed. And maybe our relationship with the automobile has changed, too.

But one thing hasn't: Good mechanics aren't expensive. They're priceless.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor™ — America's Favorite Working Radio Mechanic.

Car Advice, Done Right 

🌐Visit: CarDoctorShow.com

📸 Follow Ron on Instagram: @ronananian

🎥 Watch repair tips and shop videos on YouTube

📻 Join the conversation LIVE Saturdays 2–4 PM 

 

 

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Hour 2 - October 24, 2026
Have we fallen out of love with our cars, or has owning one just become too expensive?
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, opens Hour 2 with a question worth thinking about. A customer spends nearly $6,000 repairing a nine-year-old Chevy with just 70,000 miles. Why? Because spending $6,000 to keep a dependable car on the road beats spending $30,000 or $50,000 to replace it.
But that gets Ron thinking. Have we lost the emotional connection we once had with our automobiles?
From Sunday drives with Dad in an old Lincoln to colorful muscle cars, car washes, and weekend Cars &amp; Coffee gatherings, Ron wonders whether today's drivers still love their cars or simply view them as expensive transportation.
Plus, in this hour:
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2009 Ford Escape washer pump mystery: A Delaware caller discovers why a failed front windshield washer might actually be connected to the rear wiper motor.
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Old-school gasket repairs: Tips for sealing a cork valve cover gasket on a 1986 Dodge 600.
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Coolant isn't just for winter: Michael Marcangelo, Senior Product Manager at PEAK, joins Ron to explain why antifreeze protects your engine year-round.
</li>
<li>
Coolant colors, chemistry, and compatibility: Why choosing the correct coolant matters more than simply matching colors.
</li>
<li>
Concentrate or premixed? Which makes more sense for your vehicle and your maintenance routine?
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Cooling system safety: How to recognize leaks, avoid dangerous burns, protect pets, and know when it's time to service your antifreeze.
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Cars have changed. Prices have changed. And maybe our relationship with the automobile has changed, too.
But one thing hasn't: Good mechanics aren't expensive. They're priceless.
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor&trade; &mdash; America's Favorite Working Radio Mechanic.
Car Advice, Done Right&nbsp;
🌐Visit: CarDoctorShow.com
📸 Follow Ron on Instagram: @ronananian
🎥 Watch repair tips and shop videos on YouTube
📻 Join the conversation LIVE Saturdays 2&ndash;4 PM&nbsp;
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With 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.

With 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.

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor™ — America's Favorite Working Radio Mechanic.

Real cars. Real problems. REAL ANSWERS!

For more than 30 years, nationally recognized automotive expert and master technician Ron Ananian has helped drivers understand their vehicles with straight talk, practical advice, and a little humor.

But Ron isn't just talking about fixing cars. He's still doing it.

Since 1978, Ron has owned and operated R/A Automotive in New Jersey, where he continues to diagnose problems, turn wrenches, and tackle the same challenges drivers face every day. That real-world experience is what makes Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor™ different.

From mysterious check engine lights and expensive repairs to routine maintenance, car buying, and knowing when it's time to walk away from an aging vehicle, Ron brings decades of hands-on experience to every conversation.

Join America's Live Call-In Auto Repair Show every Saturday from 2–4 PM Eastern. Call Ron at 855-560-9900 with your automotive questions, hear what other drivers are experiencing, and get answers from someone who's spent a lifetime under the hood.

Can't listen live? Catch the podcast anytime, wherever you listen.

Visit CARDOCTORSHOW.COM.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor™ — Real Calls. Real Problems. REAL ANSWERS!

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor&trade; &mdash; America's Favorite Working Radio Mechanic.
Real cars. Real problems. REAL ANSWERS!
For more than 30 years, nationally recognized automotive expert and master technician Ron Ananian has helped drivers understand their vehicles with straight talk, practical advice, and a little humor.
But Ron isn't just talking about fixing cars. He's still doing it.
Since 1978, Ron has owned and operated R/A Automotive in New Jersey, where he continues to diagnose problems, turn wrenches, and tackle the same challenges drivers face every day. That real-world experience is what makes Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor&trade; different.
From mysterious check engine lights and expensive repairs to routine maintenance, car buying, and knowing when it's time to walk away from an aging vehicle, Ron brings decades of hands-on experience to every conversation.
Join America's Live Call-In Auto Repair Show every Saturday from 2&ndash;4 PM Eastern. Call Ron at 855-560-9900 with your automotive questions, hear what other drivers are experiencing, and get answers from someone who's spent a lifetime under the hood.
Can't listen live? Catch the podcast anytime, wherever you listen.
Visit CARDOCTORSHOW.COM.
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor&trade; &mdash; Real Calls. Real Problems. REAL ANSWERS!

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor™

Have We Fallen Out of Love With Our Cars?

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