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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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.
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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 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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