It’s New Year’s and Ron jumps right into real-world problems: a Lexus with an intermittent no-start, brakes that squeal after new pads and rotors, dash lights and tire-pressure warnings that won’t behave, and a Kia oil leak after a quick-lube oil change. The hour wraps with a Silverado that keeps killing batteries in cold weather and Ron’s reminder to stop shopping repairs by phone quote. Diagnosis beats guessing—and good mechanics aren’t expensive, they’re priceless.
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It&rsquo;s New Year&rsquo;s and Ron jumps right into real-world problems: a Lexus with an intermittent no-start, brakes that squeal after new pads and rotors, dash lights and tire-pressure warnings that won&rsquo;t behave, and a Kia oil leak after a quick-lube oil change. The hour wraps with a Silverado that keeps killing batteries in cold weather and Ron&rsquo;s reminder to stop shopping repairs by phone quote. Diagnosis beats guessing&mdash;and good mechanics aren&rsquo;t expensive, 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 Ananian, The Car Doctor - January 3, 2026 - Hour 2 - Why the Cheapest Fix Gets Expensive

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/e34423ef-852f-450c-b33c-b3c70169938f/transcript

A late-model Ford Edge had everyone stumped. Multiple repair shops, multiple replacement parts, no check engine light, and no diagnostic trouble codes—yet it still refused to start.

Ron explains why the best diagnostics begin before the engine is ever cranked, using live scan tool data like coolant temperature, ambient air temperature, battery voltage, fuel pressure, and barometric pressure to verify what the PCM believes is happening. It's a lesson in real-world troubleshooting that every technician—and every vehicle owner—can appreciate.

Also this hour:
A discussion on complete automatic transmission fluid exchange procedures.
A Hyundai Palisade with excessive oil consumption and what owners should expect from the manufacturer.
A Kia Sportage with stubborn brake bleeding issues after multiple hydraulic repairs.
Why diagnostics should always begin by identifying what's working correctly before chasing what's broken.

As Ron reminds listeners:

"Tell me what's good... and I'll tell you what's bad."

 

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A late-model Ford Edge had everyone stumped. Multiple repair shops, multiple replacement parts, no check engine light, and no diagnostic trouble codes&mdash;yet it still refused to start.
Ron explains why the best diagnostics begin before the engine is ever cranked, using live scan tool data like coolant temperature, ambient air temperature, battery voltage, fuel pressure, and barometric pressure to verify what the PCM believes is happening. It's a lesson in real-world troubleshooting that every technician&mdash;and every vehicle owner&mdash;can appreciate.
Also this hour:
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<li data-section-id="1ebrf1v" data-start="1394" data-end="1470">A discussion on complete automatic transmission fluid exchange procedures.</li>
<li data-section-id="4bdg1j" data-start="1471" data-end="1575">A Hyundai Palisade with excessive oil consumption and what owners should expect from the manufacturer.</li>
<li data-section-id="17lkcam" data-start="1576" data-end="1662">A Kia Sportage with stubborn brake bleeding issues after multiple hydraulic repairs.</li>
<li data-section-id="s832kh" data-start="1663" data-end="1774">Why diagnostics should always begin by identifying what's working correctly before chasing what's broken.</li>
</ul>
As Ron reminds listeners:
<blockquote data-start="1803" data-end="1863">
"Tell me what's good... and I'll tell you what's bad."
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</blockquote>
🌐 Visit: CarDoctorShow.com
📸 Follow Ron on Instagram: @ronananian
🎥 Watch repair tips and shop videos on YouTube
📻 Join the conversation LIVE Saturdays 2&ndash;4 PM Eastern
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor -June 27, 2026 - Hour 1 - No Codes. No Clues. Just Good Diagnostics.

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This week Ron explains why great technicians don't start by replacing parts—they start by proving what's actually wrong.

A stubborn Honda Accord air conditioning problem, a Ford Edge with two unrelated faults, and a discussion of real-world diagnostic strategy all reinforce one lesson: understanding how a system works will always beat guessing.

Also this hour:
Why testing beats replacing.
Ford Edge A/C diagnosis after collision repairs.
Battery failures that don't behave like battery failures.
Maintenance advice for a high-mileage Ford F-150.
Chrysler cruise control problems.
Why today's technicians must understand how modern vehicle systems communicate.

As Ron says:

"The challenge isn't how many parts you can replace. It's how many parts you can NOT replace and still fix the vehicle."

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📸 Follow Ron on Instagram: @ronananian

🎥 Watch repair tips and shop videos on YouTube

📻 Join the conversation LIVE Saturdays 2–4 PM Eastern

This week Ron explains why great technicians don't start by replacing parts&mdash;they start by proving what's actually wrong.
A stubborn Honda Accord air conditioning problem, a Ford Edge with two unrelated faults, and a discussion of real-world diagnostic strategy all reinforce one lesson: understanding how a system works will always beat guessing.
Also this hour:
<ul data-start="2627" data-end="2938">
<li data-section-id="2mz7j2" data-start="2627" data-end="2657">Why testing beats replacing.</li>
<li data-section-id="dmw00w" data-start="2658" data-end="2708">Ford Edge A/C diagnosis after collision repairs.</li>
<li data-section-id="c3195b" data-start="2709" data-end="2768">Battery failures that don't behave like battery failures.</li>
<li data-section-id="af3fjk" data-start="2769" data-end="2820">Maintenance advice for a high-mileage Ford F-150.</li>
<li data-section-id="4gzn56" data-start="2821" data-end="2856">Chrysler cruise control problems.</li>
<li data-section-id="x1rkcv" data-start="2857" data-end="2938">Why today's technicians must understand how modern vehicle systems communicate.</li>
</ul>
As Ron says:
<blockquote data-start="2954" data-end="3080">
"The challenge isn't how many parts you can replace. It's how many parts you can NOT replace and still fix the vehicle."
</blockquote>
🌐Visit: CarDoctorShow.com
📸 Follow Ron on Instagram: @ronananian
🎥 Watch repair tips and shop videos on YouTube
📻 Join the conversation LIVE Saturdays 2&ndash;4 PM Eastern

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - June 27, 2026 - Hour 2 - How Many Parts Can You NOT Replace?

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This week, Ron dives into the ever-growing role of technology in automotive repair. First, he welcomes Hugh Atkins of Drew Technologies for a discussion on computer flashing, module programming, and why software updates have become a routine part of modern vehicle service.

Ron then takes a call on a 2010 GMC Savana 3500 and discusses the pros and cons of switching to synthetic transmission fluid in a higher-mileage vehicle. Later, Harlan Siegel of Launch Tech USA joins the program to talk scan tool technology, diagnostics, and how today's technicians depend on advanced equipment to solve increasingly complex vehicle problems.

The phones stay busy with a caller seeking advice on a troublesome 2014 Ford Focus transmission, one of the most talked-about drivability issues of its era. Ron also answers an email regarding excessive oil consumption on a 2007 Toyota RAV4, explaining the causes, potential repairs, and what owners should know before making decisions.

It's a look at how automotive repair continues to evolve as today's vehicles rely as much on software and electronics as they do on nuts and bolts.

Call the 24/7 Listener Hotline: (855) 560-9900

🌐 Visit: CarDoctorShow.com

📸 Follow Ron on Instagram: @ronananian

🎥 Watch repair tips and shop videos on YouTube

📻 Join the conversation LIVE Saturdays 2–4 PM Eastern

This week, Ron dives into the ever-growing role of technology in automotive repair. First, he welcomes Hugh Atkins of Drew Technologies for a discussion on computer flashing, module programming, and why software updates have become a routine part of modern vehicle service.
Ron then takes a call on a 2010 GMC Savana 3500 and discusses the pros and cons of switching to synthetic transmission fluid in a higher-mileage vehicle. Later, Harlan Siegel of Launch Tech USA joins the program to talk scan tool technology, diagnostics, and how today's technicians depend on advanced equipment to solve increasingly complex vehicle problems.
The phones stay busy with a caller seeking advice on a troublesome 2014 Ford Focus transmission, one of the most talked-about drivability issues of its era. Ron also answers an email regarding excessive oil consumption on a 2007 Toyota RAV4, explaining the causes, potential repairs, and what owners should know before making decisions.
It's a look at how automotive repair continues to evolve as today's vehicles rely as much on software and electronics as they do on nuts and bolts.
Call the 24/7 Listener Hotline: (855) 560-9900
🌐 Visit: CarDoctorShow.com
📸 Follow Ron on Instagram: @ronananian
🎥 Watch repair tips and shop videos on YouTube
📻 Join the conversation LIVE Saturdays 2&ndash;4 PM Eastern

Ron starts the hour interviewing Hugh Atkins of Drew Technologies about computer flashing : takes a call on a 2010 GMC Savannah 3500 with questions on changing to synthetic transmission fluid : interviews Harlan Siegel of Launch Tech USA regarding...

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - October 17. 2015 - Hour 2 - When Your Car Needs a Software Update

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/397cb514-5583-44e4-97a8-b46f016a7314/transcript

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - January 3, 2026 - Hour 2 - Why the Cheapest Fix Gets Expensive

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