Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Hour 1 - October 31, 2026

After nearly five decades in the repair business, Ron Ananian has a confession: There are still things he can't fix. Or at least, things he hasn't figured out how to fix yet.

Take a 2009 Ford Mustang with a rear-window defroster tab that simply refuses to stay attached. After years of frustration, repeated failures, and one determined effort, Ron discovers that four tiny bumps on a metal tab may hold the answer. It's a lesson in patience, observation, and why even experienced mechanics never stop learning.

Then the phones light up. Carl in Wisconsin wonders why his 2024 Nissan Pathfinder shows unusually low battery voltage after a 200-mile trip. Ron explains modern computer-controlled charging systems and how to tell normal operation from a problem.

Joe in Florida faces a potentially $5,000 ABS repair on his 2017 Honda Accord. Could repairing the electronic module instead of replacing the entire assembly save thousands? Ron discusses the diagnostics, risks, and economics of that decision.

And Dodge in Delaware wants to exchange the transmission fluid in his 2023 Toyota 4Runner. Ron walks through the cooler-line method and explains why preventive maintenance matters.

Finally, Ron remembers a conversation with his father, an aircraft mechanic, who taught him something as a young boy that has stayed with him throughout his career: When you encounter something you can't fix, stop, think, be logical, and remember that there's always a solution.

Sometimes the greatest tool in a mechanic's toolbox isn't a wrench. It's the willingness to keep learning.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor — America's Favorite Working Radio Mechanic.

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 

 

 

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Hour 1 - October 31, 2026
After nearly five decades in the repair business, Ron Ananian has a confession: There are still things he can't fix. Or at least, things he hasn't figured out how to fix yet.
Take a 2009 Ford Mustang with a rear-window defroster tab that simply refuses to stay attached. After years of frustration, repeated failures, and one determined effort, Ron discovers that four tiny bumps on a metal tab may hold the answer. It's a lesson in patience, observation, and why even experienced mechanics never stop learning.
Then the phones light up. Carl in Wisconsin wonders why his 2024 Nissan Pathfinder shows unusually low battery voltage after a 200-mile trip. Ron explains modern computer-controlled charging systems and how to tell normal operation from a problem.
Joe in Florida faces a potentially $5,000 ABS repair on his 2017 Honda Accord. Could repairing the electronic module instead of replacing the entire assembly save thousands? Ron discusses the diagnostics, risks, and economics of that decision.
And Dodge in Delaware wants to exchange the transmission fluid in his 2023 Toyota 4Runner. Ron walks through the cooler-line method and explains why preventive maintenance matters.
Finally, Ron remembers a conversation with his father, an aircraft mechanic, who taught him something as a young boy that has stayed with him throughout his career: When you encounter something you can't fix, stop, think, be logical, and remember that there's always a solution.
Sometimes the greatest tool in a mechanic's toolbox isn't a wrench. It's the willingness to keep learning.
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor &mdash; America's Favorite Working Radio Mechanic.
Car Advice, Done Right&nbsp;
🌐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&nbsp;
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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™

The Things I Can't Fix… Until I Figure Out Why

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