Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - July 18, 2026 

A simple check engine light on a high-mileage 2016 Chevy Silverado Duramax turns into a lesson in why experience matters. Ron shares the tense, hour-long battle to safely remove a seized glow plug without turning an $800 repair into an $18,000 engine replacement—and explains why the best technicians know when to slow down.

Also this week, Ron talks with a Honda owner wondering if a dealership's $3,300 repair recommendation is really necessary, helps diagnose a no-crank Cadillac CTS, discusses Harley-Davidson starting issues, and explains why sometimes the most valuable tool in the shop isn't a scan tool or a socket set—it's decades of experience.

It's another hour of Car Advice, Done Right.

🌐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

 

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - July 18, 2026&nbsp;
A simple check engine light on a high-mileage 2016 Chevy Silverado Duramax turns into a lesson in why experience matters. Ron shares the tense, hour-long battle to safely remove a seized glow plug without turning an $800 repair into an $18,000 engine replacement&mdash;and explains why the best technicians know when to slow down.
Also this week, Ron talks with a Honda owner wondering if a dealership's $3,300 repair recommendation is really necessary, helps diagnose a no-crank Cadillac CTS, discusses Harley-Davidson starting issues, and explains why sometimes the most valuable tool in the shop isn't a scan tool or a socket set&mdash;it's decades of experience.
It's another hour of Car Advice, Done Right.
🌐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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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™ — America's Favorite Working Radio Mechanic.

Real cars. Real problems. REAL ANSWERS!

For more than 30 years, nationally recognized automotive expert and master technician Ron Ananian has helped drivers understand their vehicles with straight talk, practical advice, and a little humor.

But Ron isn't just talking about fixing cars. He's still doing it.

Since 1978, Ron has owned and operated R/A Automotive in New Jersey, where he continues to diagnose problems, turn wrenches, and tackle the same challenges drivers face every day. That real-world experience is what makes Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor™ different.

From mysterious check engine lights and expensive repairs to routine maintenance, car buying, and knowing when it's time to walk away from an aging vehicle, Ron brings decades of hands-on experience to every conversation.

Join America's Live Call-In Auto Repair Show every Saturday from 2–4 PM Eastern. Call Ron at 855-560-9900 with your automotive questions, hear what other drivers are experiencing, and get answers from someone who's spent a lifetime under the hood.

Can't listen live? Catch the podcast anytime, wherever you listen.

Visit CARDOCTORSHOW.COM.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor™ — Real Calls. Real Problems. REAL ANSWERS!

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor&trade; &mdash; America's Favorite Working Radio Mechanic.
Real cars. Real problems. REAL ANSWERS!
For more than 30 years, nationally recognized automotive expert and master technician Ron Ananian has helped drivers understand their vehicles with straight talk, practical advice, and a little humor.
But Ron isn't just talking about fixing cars. He's still doing it.
Since 1978, Ron has owned and operated R/A Automotive in New Jersey, where he continues to diagnose problems, turn wrenches, and tackle the same challenges drivers face every day. That real-world experience is what makes Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor&trade; different.
From mysterious check engine lights and expensive repairs to routine maintenance, car buying, and knowing when it's time to walk away from an aging vehicle, Ron brings decades of hands-on experience to every conversation.
Join America's Live Call-In Auto Repair Show every Saturday from 2&ndash;4 PM Eastern. Call Ron at 855-560-9900 with your automotive questions, hear what other drivers are experiencing, and get answers from someone who's spent a lifetime under the hood.
Can't listen live? Catch the podcast anytime, wherever you listen.
Visit CARDOCTORSHOW.COM.
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor&trade; &mdash; Real Calls. Real Problems. REAL ANSWERS!

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor™

When One Glow Plug Can Cost You an Engine

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