From August 29, 2015 – Hour 1

Ron opens the show with a reflection on the quiet moments in repair shops—and the meaningful conversations that happen between shop owners when the noise fades and experience takes over.

The calls cover a wide range of real-world situations. A listener considers buying a classic Honda CRX, sparking a discussion about what to look for in older vehicles. Another caller with a Honda Accord shares frustration with a dealership experience, leading Ron into a broader take on trust and communication in the repair world.

An email comes in about a Ford Explorer—but instead of fixing a problem, the goal is to dress up “boring” brakes, raising the question of appearance versus performance.

There’s also a maintenance discussion on a Chevrolet Silverado 2500, debating whether oil additives belong in a synthetic oil engine, and a diagnostic call on a Ford F-150 with a running issue that needs a careful, methodical approach.

A look back at the cars, questions, and concerns of 2015—and how much, and how little, has really changed.

Car advice, done right—then and now.
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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

 

 

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From August 29, 2015 &ndash; Hour 1
Ron opens the show with a reflection on the quiet moments in repair shops&mdash;and the meaningful conversations that happen between shop owners when the noise fades and experience takes over.
The calls cover a wide range of real-world situations. A listener considers buying a classic Honda CRX, sparking a discussion about what to look for in older vehicles. Another caller with a Honda Accord shares frustration with a dealership experience, leading Ron into a broader take on trust and communication in the repair world.
An email comes in about a Ford Explorer&mdash;but instead of fixing a problem, the goal is to dress up &ldquo;boring&rdquo; brakes, raising the question of appearance versus performance.
There&rsquo;s also a maintenance discussion on a Chevrolet Silverado 2500, debating whether oil additives belong in a synthetic oil engine, and a diagnostic call on a Ford F-150 with a running issue that needs a careful, methodical approach.
A look back at the cars, questions, and concerns of 2015&mdash;and how much, and how little, has really changed.
Car advice, done right&mdash;then and now.
<ul>
<li data-start="67" data-end="172">Grab your Car Doctor gear &ndash; T-shirts &amp; more at <a href="https://www.cardoctorshow.com" data-start="120" data-end="170">CarDoctorShow.com</a></li>
<li data-start="173" data-end="260">
Follow the wrench &ndash; Instagram @ronananian for shop life &amp; behind-the-scenes
</li>
<li data-start="261" data-end="333">
Watch &amp; learn &ndash; Auto repair tips &amp; videos on our YouTube Channel
</li>
<li data-start="334" data-end="419">
Got a car question? Call the Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 &ndash; (855) 560-9900
</li>
<li data-start="420" data-end="485">
Join the conversation LIVE &ndash; Saturdays 2&ndash;4 PM Eastern
</li>
</ul>
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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 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...

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - August 29, 2015 - Quiet Shops, Classic CRX Decisions & The Truth About “Upgrading” Brakes

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Hour 2 of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor is for the Weekend Wrenchers—the driveway DIYers, toolbox in hand, trying to save money and keep their vehicles going in a world where cars are getting more complicated by the minute.

Ron opens with a look at how today’s technology is changing the do-it-yourself repair game. Oil changes, filters, fluids, and some brake work may still be within reach, but more and more repairs now require scan tools, service mode procedures, and a level of information that can stop even a capable DIYer in his tracks. A real-world story about a late-model GM brake job shows exactly where the line is between determination and frustration.

Calls this hour include advice on waking up a low-mileage 2018 Toyota RAV4 that sat for months, including fluids, battery, tires, and maintenance priorities before putting it back into regular service; help for a Chrysler van with a fuel smell and intermittent stutter that may involve more than one issue; a discussion of a 2010 Ford with a rough idle and scan data questions; and thoughts on where the DIYer fits as manufacturers keep adding layers of electronics and complexity.

It’s a practical hour about what you can still do in the driveway, where modern cars push back, and why knowing your limits is sometimes the smartest repair of all.

Car advice, done right—then and now.
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

 

 

Hour 2 of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor is for the Weekend Wrenchers&mdash;the driveway DIYers, toolbox in hand, trying to save money and keep their vehicles going in a world where cars are getting more complicated by the minute.
Ron opens with a look at how today&rsquo;s technology is changing the do-it-yourself repair game. Oil changes, filters, fluids, and some brake work may still be within reach, but more and more repairs now require scan tools, service mode procedures, and a level of information that can stop even a capable DIYer in his tracks. A real-world story about a late-model GM brake job shows exactly where the line is between determination and frustration.
Calls this hour include advice on waking up a low-mileage 2018 Toyota RAV4 that sat for months, including fluids, battery, tires, and maintenance priorities before putting it back into regular service; help for a Chrysler van with a fuel smell and intermittent stutter that may involve more than one issue; a discussion of a 2010 Ford with a rough idle and scan data questions; and thoughts on where the DIYer fits as manufacturers keep adding layers of electronics and complexity.
It&rsquo;s a practical hour about what you can still do in the driveway, where modern cars push back, and why knowing your limits is sometimes the smartest repair of all.
Car advice, done right&mdash;then and now.
<ul>
<li data-start="67" data-end="172">Grab your Car Doctor gear &ndash; T-shirts &amp; more at <a href="https://www.cardoctorshow.com" data-start="120" data-end="170">CarDoctorShow.com</a></li>
<li data-start="173" data-end="260">
Follow the wrench &ndash; Instagram @ronananian for shop life &amp; behind-the-scenes
</li>
<li data-start="261" data-end="333">
Watch &amp; learn &ndash; Auto repair tips &amp; videos on our YouTube Channel
</li>
<li data-start="334" data-end="419">
Got a car question? Call the Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 &ndash; (855) 560-9900
</li>
<li data-start="420" data-end="485">
Join the conversation LIVE &ndash; Saturdays 2&ndash;4 PM Eastern
</li>
</ul>
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - April 4, 2026 - Hour 2 - Weekend Warriors

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On this episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron starts the show reflecting on the wonder of space travel, the technology behind the return to the moon, and how innovation from the space program still shapes our everyday lives—including the cars we drive.

From there, the conversation comes back down to earth with a question many drivers are facing right now: when is it worth fixing the car you have, and when is it time to move on? Ron shares a real-world shop story about a 2014 Chevy Equinox that looked like it might be at the end of the road, only to prove that the right diagnosis can make all the difference between a manageable repair bill and a costly new car payment.

Calls this week include a 2003 Ford Explorer with repeated timing chain failures, advice for getting the longest life out of a newer turbocharged Ford F-150, a look at why Chrysler’s struggles reflect a bigger disconnect in the auto industry, and help for a listener with a high-mileage Ford Escape battling an ongoing coolant leak and tough repair decisions.

It’s a thoughtful, practical hour about repair versus replace, maintenance versus monthly payments, and why the smartest car you may own could be the one already sitting in your driveway.

Car advice, done right—then and now.
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

 

 

On this episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron starts the show reflecting on the wonder of space travel, the technology behind the return to the moon, and how innovation from the space program still shapes our everyday lives&mdash;including the cars we drive.
From there, the conversation comes back down to earth with a question many drivers are facing right now: when is it worth fixing the car you have, and when is it time to move on? Ron shares a real-world shop story about a 2014 Chevy Equinox that looked like it might be at the end of the road, only to prove that the right diagnosis can make all the difference between a manageable repair bill and a costly new car payment.
Calls this week include a 2003 Ford Explorer with repeated timing chain failures, advice for getting the longest life out of a newer turbocharged Ford F-150, a look at why Chrysler&rsquo;s struggles reflect a bigger disconnect in the auto industry, and help for a listener with a high-mileage Ford Escape battling an ongoing coolant leak and tough repair decisions.
It&rsquo;s a thoughtful, practical hour about repair versus replace, maintenance versus monthly payments, and why the smartest car you may own could be the one already sitting in your driveway.
Car advice, done right&mdash;then and now.
<ul>
<li data-start="67" data-end="172">Grab your Car Doctor gear &ndash; T-shirts &amp; more at <a href="https://www.cardoctorshow.com" data-start="120" data-end="170">CarDoctorShow.com</a></li>
<li data-start="173" data-end="260">
Follow the wrench &ndash; Instagram @ronananian for shop life &amp; behind-the-scenes
</li>
<li data-start="261" data-end="333">
Watch &amp; learn &ndash; Auto repair tips &amp; videos on our YouTube Channel
</li>
<li data-start="334" data-end="419">
Got a car question? Call the Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 &ndash; (855) 560-9900
</li>
<li data-start="420" data-end="485">
Join the conversation LIVE &ndash; Saturdays 2&ndash;4 PM Eastern
</li>
</ul>
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - April 4, 2026 - Hour 1 - Fix It or Forget It: The $400 Repair That Saved a Car Payment

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Classic Car Doctor - August 29, 2015 (Hour 1)

Take a ride back to August 29, 2015, and hear what was happening in the bays—and on the phones—11 years ago on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Radio Show.

Ron opens the hour with a simple but loaded question: how long should it really take to repair an Acura? It’s a conversation that still rings true today—about labor time, expectations, and the realities of modern auto repair.

From there, it’s a full lineup of real-world problems:
A classic 1969 Mustang with a clutch pedal that intermittently sticks to the floor
A 2000 Subaru Forester showing signs of a possible coolant leak
A 2004 Mercury Monterey with a squealing noise at idle
And a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche with a lifter tap that only shows up at 2000 RPM

It’s a snapshot of the cars, concerns, and diagnostic thinking from over a decade ago—and a reminder that while vehicles change, the fundamentals of good diagnosis never do.

Car advice, done right—then and now.
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 - August 29, 2015 (Hour 1)
Take a ride back to&nbsp;August 29, 2015, and hear what was happening in the bays&mdash;and on the phones&mdash;11 years ago on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Radio Show.
Ron opens the hour with a simple but loaded question: how long should it really take to repair an Acura? It&rsquo;s a conversation that still rings true today&mdash;about labor time, expectations, and the realities of modern auto repair.
From there, it&rsquo;s a full lineup of real-world problems:
<ul data-start="871" data-end="1184">
<li data-section-id="nuiiq3" data-start="871" data-end="961">A classic 1969 Mustang with a clutch pedal that intermittently sticks to the floor</li>
<li data-section-id="10ur0va" data-start="962" data-end="1033">A 2000 Subaru Forester showing signs of a possible coolant leak</li>
<li data-section-id="1lni7oo" data-start="1034" data-end="1096">A 2004 Mercury Monterey with a squealing noise at idle</li>
<li data-section-id="lz9rlj" data-start="1097" data-end="1184">And a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche with a lifter tap that only shows up at 2000 RPM</li>
</ul>
It&rsquo;s a snapshot of the cars, concerns, and diagnostic thinking from over a decade ago&mdash;and a reminder that while vehicles change, the fundamentals of good diagnosis never do.
Car advice, done right&mdash;then and now.
<ul>
<li data-start="67" data-end="172">Grab your Car Doctor gear &ndash; T-shirts &amp; more at <a href="https://www.cardoctorshow.com" data-start="120" data-end="170">CarDoctorShow.com</a></li>
<li data-start="173" data-end="260">
Follow the wrench &ndash; Instagram @ronananian for shop life &amp; behind-the-scenes
</li>
<li data-start="261" data-end="333">
Watch &amp; learn &ndash; Auto repair tips &amp; videos on our YouTube Channel
</li>
<li data-start="334" data-end="419">
Got a car question? Call the Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 &ndash; (855) 560-9900
</li>
<li data-start="420" data-end="485">
Join the conversation LIVE &ndash; Saturdays 2&ndash;4 PM Eastern
</li>
</ul>
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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...

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - August 29, 2015 - Shop Time, Strange Noises & Real Repairs

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - August 29, 2015 - Quiet Shops, Classic CRX Decisions & The Truth About “Upgrading” Brakes

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