Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
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.
Episodes
Classic Car Doctor - Ron Ananian: The Car Doctor – Episode Summary
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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Flash Update:
Ron revisits a caller’s issue with being charged for a software update (PCM/TCM flash). He b...
Radio Interview - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Talks with Aaron Schaeffer (Standard Motor Products)
Topic: Where do auto parts come from, and what should consumers know about quality?
🏠About Standard Motor P...
Call Of The Week; Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, April 19, 2025
Ann from Arizona called into Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor to ask about using a Bluetti DC-to-DC charger to power her portable power station fro...
This Week on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor
đź› Opening Story – It’s All About the Diagnosis
Ron diagnoses a 2018 Chevy Traverse's cold-start rattle in 30 minutes—just a loose catalytic converter.
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Episode Summary
Ron dives into everything from classic car quirks to modern maintenance musts. Here's the quick rundown:
🔧 Powerglide Fix (1957 Chevy)
Old Chevy transmissions can burp fluid out the dipstick. Ron suggests a clever vent mod using a sm...
“Call of the Week” – Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - April 12, 2025
This week's featured call came from Chris in New Hampshire, a longtime mechanic (working since age 15, now 59) who shared an inventive and surprising method he used to successfully remove spark plugs fro...
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor
Welcome to Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor — the trusted voice in automotive repair, where real-world experience, sharp diagnostics, and straight talk come together to help you keep your ride running right.
đźš™ 2015 Je...
This episode of Ron Ananian: The Car Doctor radio show is a classic mix of Ron’s hands-on mechanical experience, practical advice, and personable banter with callers and listeners. Here's a summary and description of the episode:
🎙️ Episode Summary: 🔧 Segment 1 –
In this interview, Ron Ananian, "The Car Doctor," speaks with Kyle Fischer, Director at Hot Shot Secret, about engine additives and the concept of "stiction." Stiction, a combination of "sticky friction," occurs when carbon builds up inside an engine, leading to problems with oil flow and engine components. Kyle explains how Hot Shot Secret focuses on developing products that target specific issues ...
In this episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron discusses several important automotive topics, focusing on misinformation, safety concerns, and diagnostic strategies.
- He starts by emphasizing the responsibility of broadcasting accurate information, especially in the automotive fie...
In this episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, two callers present different issues with their vehicles.
John from New York is dealing with a 2019 RAM truck that fails inspection due to "not ready" monitors for the catalytic converter and O2 sensor. De...
In this memorable segment from The Car Doctor radio show, Ron Ananian showcases his ability to think on his feet. Gene, a caller, brings up several issues he's facing with his 1999 Infiniti QX4. As the conversation unfolds, Ron provides clear, actionable advice on what needs to be done to address the problems—guiding Gene step by step,
The July 18, 2015 episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor features Ron discussing various car repair topics and addressing listener calls, with a mix of humor and expertise.
The episode begins with Ron recounting a seemingly straightforward job involving a rearview mirror repair on a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg that unexpectedly led to ...
On this episode of Classic Car Doctor podcast from July 18, 2015, Ron Ananian discusses various car repair topics, answering listener questions:
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Clifford’s 2003 Toyota Camry Issues:
In this episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron discusses a variety of car repair issues, focusing on two main topics: diagnosing a misfire in a 2007 GMC Yukon and addressing oil consumption in a 2013 Buick Verano.
In this episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron shares a story about a longtime customer, Larry, who recently decided to purchase a classic car. Initially, Larry was interested in a 1963 Corvette, but he ended up buying a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle instead. Although Ron was initially skeptical about Larry's choice, Larry was drawn to the Beetle after seeing its rest...
On today's episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron shares a story about a Monday that didn't go as expected. It all started with a mysterious Hyundai left on the street, seemingly ready for repair, but with no key and no instructions. As Ron and the team figured out the situation, they discovered a bad battery was the culprit, despite initially suspecting a more...
In this broadcast of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron helps two listeners with car issues.
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Dan in Connecticut has a 1996 Buick with issues related to the brake lights. The third brake light works, but the regular brake ligh...
In this blast from the past edition of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, he opens discussing several automotive issues, focusing on diagnostics and repair advice.
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Driveability Issues: Ron compares diagnosing cars to Forrest...
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