Volkswagen in the Hot Seat: Emissions Scandal, Transmission Questions & Real-World Repair Advice

On this episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron opens the hour with his thoughts on the growing Volkswagen emissions controversy and what it could mean for consumers, automakers, and the future of vehicle technology.

The calls keep coming as Ron helps a listener with a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue wondering whether a PCM replacement can affect transmission operation, and another caller dealing with transmission concerns on a 2011 VW GTI.

Also joining the program is automotive journalist Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau to discuss the developing VW emissions scandal, how it happened, and the larger impact on the auto industry.

The hour wraps up with a call from a technician reaching back out to Ron after advice given years earlier—another reminder that good diagnostics and honest repair guidance never go out of style.

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Volkswagen in the Hot Seat: Emissions Scandal, Transmission Questions &amp; Real-World Repair Advice
On this episode of&nbsp;Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron opens the hour with his thoughts on the growing Volkswagen emissions controversy and what it could mean for consumers, automakers, and the future of vehicle technology.
The calls keep coming as Ron helps a listener with a 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue wondering whether a PCM replacement can affect transmission operation, and another caller dealing with transmission concerns on a 2011 VW GTI.
Also joining the program is automotive journalist Paul Eisenstein of <a href="https://www.thedetroitbureau.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com" data-start="969" data-end="1046">The Detroit Bureau</a> to discuss the developing VW emissions scandal, how it happened, and the larger impact on the auto industry.
The hour wraps up with a call from a technician reaching back out to Ron after advice given years earlier&mdash;another reminder that good diagnostics and honest repair guidance never go out of style.
Car Advice Done Right.
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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.

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Ron starts the hour talking about VW's problems : takes a call on a 99 Olds Intrigue that had its PCM replaced - with the caller wondering if that would affect the transmission : takes a call on a 2011 VW GTI with a transmission issue : talks to Paul...

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - September 26, 2015 - Hour 1 - Volkswagen in the Hot Seat: Emissions Scandal

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