Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts this episode with a call on 25 Chevy Trax and what type of oil to use, then an 84 Oldsmobile 98 – whether to buy and restore or pass up : takes a call on a 21 Chevy Truck the caller is considering purchasing and wanting to talk the electronics : takes a call on an 08 FJ Cruiser with a failing transmission : takes a call on a 14 Town & Country that won’t pass inspection without either a new engine or an engine rebuild. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about what it is like being a mechanic and fixing cars in this day and age, talking about an 2004 Mercury Marquis, a 2016 Ford Escape with a P1450 fault code and a 2004 Lincoln Town Car with a bad, but obsolete driver door module that were all brought into his shop this week : takes a call on a 14 Rogue looking to talk about oil : answers an email on a Hyundai engine recalls : takes a call on a 12 Volvo X80 with a thunk shifting from neutral to drive – but only when the transmission is warm : talks about an All Data article on CAN bus technology. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We open this edition of Classic Car Doctor and find ourselves listening to Gasoline Alley; an interview series Ron did 15 years ago about engines, performance and drag racing. At its conclusion he finished out the segment with phone calls about a variety of topics. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron opens this edition of Classic Car Doctor with conversation about the banning of Hot Rods and the effects it might have on the economy. He takes several phone calls on a variety of subjects to close out the segment.. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about the unprecedented flooding down south and how cars are affected by this weather : talks emergency preparedness with Howard Price, formerly with ABC and NBC Television in New York and a certified industry expert on emergency preparedness : takes a call on a 75 AMC Hornet where the caller removed trans fluid and possibly damaged the trans : takes a call on an intermittent engine light on a 17 Caravan : talks about the owner of a 10 Lincoln MKZ and the parts shortage and how it affects the vehicle. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about fixing older cars and a story about an evap system fault in an 02 Chrysler : takes a call on a 91 Ranger with fuel system problems : takes a call on a 12 Focus that won’t start : takes a call on an 11 Expedition with two engine failures : tells a story about Danny’s VW. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens todays show talking about talking to and choosing mechanics; the how, why and what to do when the repair does not work out. His first call is from Mike in NY State who calls in about his 98 Saturn that Mike's mechanic can't seem to fix...wasn't Ron talking about this to start today? After the break Ron takes a call from Brooklyn NY about an older Toyota Camry that the caller is looking to give to a family member. But the vehicle has to be shipped to Florida to do so and he needs advice on how to do it! Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Classic Car Doctor is a real Classic! Ron's first call is about a 2002 Hyundai that a few dealers have told the owner they can't fix it and no longer want to work on it. And to make it even stranger, the caller is dialing in from a family christening event. Talk about dedicated listeners! Ron offers some tips and insight on how to diagnose and gets this repair going in the right direction. After the break, Ron updates the status of some research & repair he had done on a friends 61 Chevy Corvette. The phones start up again with Lee calling in to find out how to remove scratches from her car. Then a fan favorite from back in the day! Ron closes out the show doing a "lighting round" answering multiple questions from multiple callers in the last few minutes. Very quick and very informative. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this look back in time to the year 20010 we hear Ron opening the show talking about computer reflashing on a 2002 Mitsubishi. Computer software updates was not as common back then as it is today; Ron walks us through the process and the problems of getting it done in his shop using a mobile software company. His first call is with Scott from NJ with some AC problems on his 94 Ford Taurus. They discuss then issue at length and Ron helps get Scott on the path of repair. Next up is Mike with some comments & questions about computer flashing. In closing the segment Ron talks to Tom about a vibration in is older Toyota Land Cruiser. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This edition of Classic Car Doctor has fuel injection questions and problems on older vehicles. Ron takes calls on a few older GM products that have problems in the fuel injection system. This segment also contains a Car Care Minute about batteries and vehicle jump starting. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this look back to 2007 Ron opens the hour talking about a Government report about the field of auto mechanics. The needs and aptitude required to repair the cars of that time and the future. His first call comes from Bob in Springfield Missouri with concerns about his 1991 Toyota Camry that is showing signs of hard starting. Ron offers several possibilities and leaves the caller with some things to check and research. The Car Doctor then takes a call from Dave, a fellow shop owner from Maine, about grooming and growing technicians for the shop. They talk about and exchange ideas of what it takes to do and how shops run behind the scenes. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode asking if you are aware of things, like tire prices : takes a call on an 07 Mercedes E350 with O2 sensor issues : talks about Tom retiring his 15 Escape with just shy of 400,000 miles : takes a call about chips in car fobs : answers an email about a RAM 1500 and extended warranties. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about trusting your repair shop, and trusting them to NOT do the wrong thing with the story of a car with an older driver and a check engine light : takes a call on a 15 GMC Terrain that is making a noise that his mechanic thought was a wheel bearing : takes a call on a 13 CRV with a vibration : answers an email with a thermostat replacement and a P0128 code : takes a call on a 16 Colorado asking how to check transmission fluid : takes a call on a 96 Corolla with gray smoke on startup. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron sits down and talks to Bill Windham, Auction Director of the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Their latest Auction is coming up the weekend of September 21st. They talk highlights, cars in specifics and also collectibles in general. Ron then answers emails and questions to round out the hour. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a complicated story about a small repair that turned into a big repair with the story of the 13 Honda Fit with electrical draw : takes a call about changing fluids in an 02 T-Bird : takes a call regarding when to change oil in classic cars – after car season, or before car season? : answers an email on an 08 with misfires : and answers an email about a 17 Buick Enclave where an LED running light is out and the dealer wants $2K to replace it – Ron explains why. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Classic Car Doctor from 17 Years ago, 2007, and we find Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor hard at work this segment, taking calls and answering questions about everything from warranties and leasing to Jeeps with low power complaints. Listen in to look back at auto repair tactics and strategy from way back when. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is a real classic from 2007! Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens the show with the Repair of the Week from his shop; a 1996 Audi with multiple problems. Then, Ron fields nothing but phone calls this segment, too numerous to mention. Interesting to listen to and notice the subtle changes in the music and overall show production. How things have changed. Lets get started! Here is a look back at repairing cars from over 17 years ago. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second half of this show, Ron opens with busy phones & takes a call regarding a vibration on a 2009 Toyota RAV4. The problem occurs only when initially starting out, cold, in the morning. And only while the vehicle is moving. Ron walks her (and us!) thru some steps of do's and don'ts that someone can do to check without having to go to a mechanic. Its off to Iowa next, with an 03 GM pickup truck that doesn't start. The caller has replaced some parts but hasn't fixed anything. Ron breaks it down into simple so we can all understand. Walking us thru how the ignition switch works on this vehicle helps to paint the picture. Jerry from Yorktown Heights NY is the last caller this hour with some problems with this vehicles heating and air conditioning system. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this hour talking about a 2005 Ford Van that his shop serviced in 2014. A low mileage vehicle BUT its in rough shape due to its age and it sits a lot. A good conversation pointing out the problems with age of a vehicle more so than mileage. The phones kick off with a call from Iowa; Randy has several fault codes in his 2010 Toyota. They have a conversation and Ron helps guide Randy in the right direction for a fix. A good call to listen to for an example of how to deal with multiple fault codes in a vehicle. We then go to Wisconsin to talk to a listener about buying a used car for $8,000. The caller has some specific ideas about wants and needs; he is looking for Ron's suggestions and tips. Next, its to Minnesota to talk to Mike about his son's car that is running poorly. (A 2000 Ford Focus). The car went from running poorly to not running at all. Ron walks us all through a basic engine, no start diagnosis, that would apply to everything from an automobile to lawn mower. Good, solid information! Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about diagnosis : takes a call on a 99 Cherokee Classic that is sputtering below 60 degrees : takes a call on an 09 Malibu and problems with the throttle body : talks again about diagnosis : takes a call about intervals for, say, oil changes – mileage or how many months : answers an email about an 08 LeCern with hesitation : and talks about computer programming for cars. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.