This hour, Ron opens with a hard number—$26.2 billion—and what it says about the EV business model, vehicle pricing, and why consumers may be the ones ultimately paying the tab. He breaks down what’s happening in the market, why automakers are reassessing EV strategy, and what it could mean for the cost of buying and owning a car.

Then it’s back to real-world problems listeners are facing today:


A rust-belt truck with tire wear and frozen alignment cams—when does it make sense to repair, and when is it time to start shopping?


A swollen battery case and what it can signal about charging issues and battery life.


A hot-start stumble on a ’99 Acura TL—Ron walks through practical diagnostics (fuel volume, deadhead pressure testing, and heat-soak sensor checks).


A Hyundai Tucson burning oil at an alarming rate—how to push for help, what documentation matters, and why technical bulletins exist for a reason.


A 2016 Tahoe running 195° transmission temps because of a factory thermal bypass—Ron explains the risks, the logic (or lack of it), and why a middle-ground thermostat solution may make sense.

Plus: the latest fallout from the First Brands situation and how parts availability—calipers, wipers, and more—can create real holes in the supply chain that affect every repair bay in America.
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

 

 

 

This hour, Ron opens with a hard number&mdash;$26.2 billion&mdash;and what it says about the EV business model, vehicle pricing, and why consumers may be the ones ultimately paying the tab. He breaks down what&rsquo;s happening in the market, why automakers are reassessing EV strategy, and what it could mean for the cost of buying and owning a car.
Then it&rsquo;s back to real-world problems listeners are facing today:
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A rust-belt truck with tire wear and frozen alignment cams&mdash;when does it make sense to repair, and when is it time to start shopping?
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A swollen battery case and what it can signal about charging issues and battery life.
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A hot-start stumble on a &rsquo;99 Acura TL&mdash;Ron walks through practical diagnostics (fuel volume, deadhead pressure testing, and heat-soak sensor checks).
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A Hyundai Tucson burning oil at an alarming rate&mdash;how to push for help, what documentation matters, and why technical bulletins exist for a reason.
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A 2016 Tahoe running 195&deg; transmission temps because of a factory thermal bypass&mdash;Ron explains the risks, the logic (or lack of it), and why a middle-ground thermostat solution may make sense.
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Plus: the latest fallout from the First Brands situation and how parts availability&mdash;calipers, wipers, and more&mdash;can create real holes in the supply chain that affect every repair bay in America.
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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 Ananian, The Car Doctor - February 7, 2026 -  The EV Bill Comes Due: Burning Oil, Hot Trans Temps, and Parts Going Missing

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