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Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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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.

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33:59

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - September 27, 2025-...

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2025/09/28

Ron takes his hot rod out for a spin for the first time in a while, then it’s straight into a marathon of listener calls. From every corner of America and on every kind of vehicle, it’s another fast-paced hour with The Car Doctor. 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

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33:45

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - September 27, 2025 -...

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor ·

2025/09/28

This week on The Car Doctor, Ron explains why the show isn’t on remote as planned and turns the change into a lesson from a recent shop repair. Then the phones light up, and it’s a full hour of fast-paced problem solving as Ron races to get everyone an answer before time runs out. 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

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16:28

Ron Ananian, The Car Dr Interview - Dr. Jessica...

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor ·

2025/09/21

Ron sits down with IIHS’s Dr. Jessica Jermakian. Together they break down Child Passenger Safety Week: rear-facing timelines, why kids belong in the back seat to age 12, proper restraint selection/installation, modeling safe driving, and what to do if your airbag light is on—along with trusted resources at www.IIHS.org Grab your Car Doctor gear – T-shirts & more at CarDoctorShow.com Follow the wrench – Instagram @ronananian for shop life & behind-the-scenes Watch

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34:20

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - September 20, 2025 -...

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor ·

2025/09/20

On this episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, the first half tackles real-world issues—from new-car tech overwhelm to a GMC Denali folding-mirror diagnosis, plus maintenance advice for a 2016 F-250 and a Chevy Trax fuel-fill vent problem. In the second half,IIHS’s Dr. Jessica Jermakian breaks down Child Passenger Safety Week: rear-facing timelines, why kids belong in the back seat to age 12, proper restraint selection/installation, modeling safe driving, and what to do if your airbag

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33:31

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - September 20, 2025 -...

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor ·

2025/09/20

The Car Doctor – Checks, Banks & Real-World Car Fixes On this episode ofRon Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron exposes the hidden headaches of running a small auto repair business—from a QuickBooks/FedEx check security scare to a TD Bank account freeze—and how a proactive Chase Bank solved it. Callers get practical fixes: a Chevy Tahoe brake-pedal height solution, a Duramax diesel fuel/vacuum diagnostic tip, and a Ford Explorer cold-start game plan. Plus, a sneak peek at a 2015

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33:19

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - September 13, 2025 - ...

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor ·

2025/09/13

Flashing a School Bus (Legally): ABS Programming, Honda Axles, Hemi Misfires & EVAP Fixes In this episode ofRon Ananian The Car Doctor, Ron opens with a shop story you won’t forget—flashing a 2008 Chevy short school bus after its new ABS module came in blank. Using the OPUS IVS 360 and remote tech support, he gets the “empty” controller fully configured and back on the road, proving why software and programming matter just as much as wrenches in today’s repairs

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33:39

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - September 13, 2025 -...

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor ·

2025/09/13

The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: Thermostats, Cold Misfires, Dual-Tank Gremlins & Shop Truths Ron opens with “the good, the bad, and the ugly,” then dives into rapid-fire diagnostics: a 2019 Chevy Blazer that loses A/C and power assist when a bad thermostat skews engine temp strategy; a 2017 Ford Explorer with P0300/P0316 cold-start misfires and how to prove cause using Mode 6, freeze-frame, power balance, and residual fuel-pressure tests; a 1996 Ford F-350 dual-tank fueling issue

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15:30

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Interview - The Future Of...

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2025/09/07

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Interview Summary – Optima Batteries with Daryl Brockman Ron talks with Daryl Brockman from Optima Batteries about how today’s vehicles demand more from their batteries. With start/stop systems and heavy electronics, AGM batteries are the go-to for reliability and long life. Optima offers RedTop for standard loads, YellowTop for high-demand systems, and new lithium options for cars, trucks, powersports, RVs, and marine use. Highlights include Optima’s

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34:01

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - September 6, 2025 -...

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2025/09/06

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Fast phones this hour: real overheat triage, clutch/flywheel choices, steering play sanity check, BG carbon service for DI, modern sludge cures, and value axles. Chapter Markers 00:00 – Open / Tease 00:58 – Mark (Bronx) – Sudden Overheat, 4-cyl HondaSteam + gauge pinned = real overheat. Don’t drive; tow. Check thermostat/coolant/pump; rule out head gasket. Pull codes & vitals. 07:29 – Alan (MD) – ’99 Sentra ClutchStart

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33:02

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - September 6, 2025 -...

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2025/09/06

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Three-day shop sprint, ATG misfire class takeaways, and a through-line: maintenance beats repairs. Then calls on when to keep/swap cars, run-flats vs spares, and streetable performance cooling—plus a quick washer-fluid myth-buster. Chapter Markers 00:00 – Open / Monologue3-day week grind; ATG class (Edison). Recognition from listeners. Big takeaway: factory schedule as baseline, oil at 5–6k, fluids-by-condition, turbos work harder—maintenance

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33:39

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 30, 2025 - Hour...

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2025/08/30

Diagnostics Isn’t a Guess: Go the Distance Ron opens with the truth about diagnostics: commitment, not guessing, gets cars fixed. A stubborn ’06 Acura misfire sets the stage, then real calls highlight trust, process, and the dangers of shortcuts—from a Subaru owner who celebrates his shop, to a Jeep with a rear main leak, a Silverado with a dragging brake, and a Buick Enclave that turned into a parts-cannon case study. Chapter Markers & Highlights 00:00 – Monologue: The

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34:05

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 30, 2025 - Hour2...

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor ·

2025/08/30

Brakes, Transmissions, Driveline Clunks & the Future of Batteries Description:From spongy brakes on a 4Runner to a Malibu that won’t stay put in park, Ron takes listener calls on tricky driveline and transmission issues. Then Optima Batteries’ Daryl Brockman joins the show to break down the latest in AGM and lithium technology, Hypercore cold-start performance, and why battery tech is evolving faster than the cars they power. Chapter Markers: 00:00 – Spongy brakes on a 2004

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34:11

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 23, 2025 - Hour...

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor ·

2025/08/23

EV Mandates, Appliance Bans & the Hidden Costs of Going Green | The Car Doctor Podcast Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, sits down with energy expert Mark Mills for a wide-ranging discussion on EVs, government mandates, and the future of car ownership. Together, they break down: Why Washington’s appliance bans mirror EV mandates. What Germany’s sudden end to EV subsidies really means. The hidden costs of EV ownership—insurance, repairs, and batteries. Why trillions in

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34:15

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 23, 2025 - Hour...

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2025/08/23

Why Cars Cost More Than Just Repairs | The Car Doctor Podcast From BMW leases to Toyota hybrids, wiring harness nightmares to blown diesel dreams, Ron Ananian takes calls that prove cars are more than machines — they’re a lifestyle choice. In this episode: Should you buy out that BMW X5 lease or go Toyota RAV4? Why a Ford E-150’s hidden wiring fault proves experience matters. The safe choice when an Audi tire takes a sidewall hit. One Marine’s $11,000 RAM EcoDiesel

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33:55

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 16, 2025 - Hour...

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2025/08/16

From Florida heat to Maine winters to a single mom’s daily grind—this week’s Car Doctor covers it all. Tom from Lakeland asks if tire pressure should follow the placard or the sidewall in the Florida heat. Paul in Maine is burning through Prius rear brakes, and Ron explains the factory fix every Prius owner should know. Then Alicia from Illinois, with 227k miles on her Ford Escape, wonders if it’s time to repair or replace. Ron delivers practical tips, industry insights, and

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33:47

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 16, 2025 Hour 1...

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2025/08/16

From Louisiana highways to Texas garages to Florida driveways—this hour of The Car Doctor covers it all. John from Louisiana reports a blown head gasket on his 2018 Honda Accord 2.0 turbo, part of a growing issue among Honda owners. Ron explains why turbo engines are failing and how to push Honda for support when repairs run into the thousands. An email from Daniel reveals a shop mistake that left his car misfiring after a routine service, highlighting why road tests and customer care are

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Call Of The Week - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor -...

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor ·

2025/08/10

Tiffany’s $16,000 Jeep Corrosion Battle | Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Podcast Description:Jeep door hinge corrosion, costly repairs, and a year-long fight—Tiffany shares how she finally got Jeep to pay a $16,000 bill. Ron Ananian explains galvanic corrosion, hidden recall risks, and why some Chrysler and Crossfire repairs are so expensive. Tune in on your local radio affiliate or listen to the complete podcast for more tips, solutions and repair advice. Grab your Car Doctor gear

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34:38

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 8, 2025 - Hour 2...

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2025/08/09

Ford F-350 Stall Mystery, Jeep Door Hinge Fail & VW Beetle Memories | The Car Doctor Podcast In this episode of Ron Ananian The Car Doctor, Ron digs into a puzzling Ford F-350 stall problem that mimics a fuel delivery issue despite holding steady fuel pressure. Learn his diesel truck troubleshooting approach, from checking PCM relay pins to comparing injector pulse width with MAP sensor readings, and why capturing data during failure is the key to solving intermittent stalling. Next, caller

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33:44

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 8, 2025 - Hour 1...

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor ·

2025/08/09

When Bad Car Repair Days Come in Bunches | The Car Doctor Podcast Some days in the auto repair shop feel like “grape days” — problems arrive in bunches, and every job fights you. In this episode of Ron Ananian The Car Doctor, Ron shares real mechanic shop stories from one such day. It starts with a Ford Escape turbo repair—a pricey vacuum line assembly tied to a rare fault code that turned into hours of labor. Then, two Hondas roll in with comeback potential: a Honda CR-V no

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33:50

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 2, 2025 - Hour 2...

Ron Ananian The Car Doctor ·

2025/08/03

Car Repair Costs & Cadillac Power Loss | The Car Doctor Podcast Description In this hour of The Car Doctor, Ron Ananian tackles rising car repair costs and answers listener calls with real‑world shop advice: 2003 Cadillac DeVille – new window regulator but still inoperative 2016 Cadillac SRX – ABS, StabiliTrak & power steering failures 2010 Ford F‑150 5.4L – intermittent power loss and tricky diagnosis Ron explains why auto repair bills are climbing, the hidden

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