Classic Car Doctor – August 22, 2015 (Hour 2)

Take a step back 11 years and see what drivers were dealing with in the repair shop—and how much (or how little) has changed.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, opens the hour asking a critical question: how well do you know your vehicle in an emergency? From there, it’s real calls and real advice—extended warranty decisions on a 2013 Ford F-150, clutch repair on a 2004 Toyota RAV4, and a smart discussion on Toyota Prius battery life.

Plus, is brake caliper cleaning on a 2014 Ford Flex necessary—or just oversold? And what’s really behind alignment issues on a 2008 Toyota Highlander?

It’s a snapshot of the cars, concerns, and conversations from 11 years ago—and a reminder that good car advice never goes out of style.

Good mechanics aren’t expensive — they’re priceless.
Grab your Car Doctor gear – T-shirts & more at CarDoctorShow.com


Follow the wrench – Instagram @ronananian for shop life & behind-the-scenes


Watch & learn – Auto repair tips & videos on our YouTube Channel


Got a car question? Call the Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 – (855) 560-9900


Join the conversation LIVE – Saturdays 2–4 PM Eastern

 

Classic Car Doctor &ndash; August 22, 2015 (Hour 2)
Take a step back 11 years and see what drivers were dealing with in the repair shop&mdash;and how much (or how little) has changed.
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, opens the hour asking a critical question: how well do you know your vehicle in an emergency? From there, it&rsquo;s real calls and real advice&mdash;extended warranty decisions on a 2013 Ford F-150, clutch repair on a 2004 Toyota RAV4, and a smart discussion on Toyota Prius battery life.
Plus, is brake caliper cleaning on a 2014 Ford Flex necessary&mdash;or just oversold? And what&rsquo;s really behind alignment issues on a 2008 Toyota Highlander?
It&rsquo;s a snapshot of the cars, concerns, and conversations from 11 years ago&mdash;and a reminder that good car advice never goes out of style.
Good mechanics aren&rsquo;t expensive &mdash; they&rsquo;re priceless.
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Follow the wrench &ndash; Instagram @ronananian for shop life &amp; behind-the-scenes
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Watch &amp; learn &ndash; Auto repair tips &amp; videos on our YouTube Channel
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Got a car question? Call the Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 &ndash; (855) 560-9900
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Join the conversation LIVE &ndash; Saturdays 2&ndash;4 PM Eastern
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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, is a nationally recognized automotive expert, master technician, and trusted voice in car repair and consumer advice. For more than 30 years, Ron has blended real-world shop experience with straight-talk radio, helping drivers understand their vehicles and the industry with clarity, humor, and honesty. As host of the long-running Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor radio show—heard nationwide across major networks—he brings diagnostics, storytelling, and practical wisdom together in a way only a seasoned mechanic can. Whether it’s a tough trouble code, a buying decision, or a behind-the-scenes look at shop life, Ron delivers the insight listeners rely on.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, is a nationally recognized automotive expert, master technician, and trusted voice in car repair and consumer advice. For more than 30 years, Ron has blended real-world shop experience with straight-talk radio, helping drivers understand their vehicles and the industry with clarity, humor, and honesty. As host of the long-running Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor radio show&mdash;heard nationwide across major networks&mdash;he brings diagnostics, storytelling, and practical wisdom together in a way only a seasoned mechanic can. Whether it&rsquo;s a tough trouble code, a buying decision, or a behind-the-scenes look at shop life, Ron delivers the insight listeners rely on.

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor™

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...

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor -  Classic Car Doctor - August 22, 2015 - 11 Years Later—Still the Same Car Problems

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