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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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - June 15, 2024 Hour 2 - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor goes to North to Montreal to take a call from Ian, a regular listener, about his 07 Pontiac Torrent with a noise that sounds ...
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor goes North to Montreal to take a call from Ian, a regular listener, about his 07 Pontiac Torrent with a noise that sounds like a wheel bearing. The catch is he has replaced all the wheel bearings and brakes as maintenance but now he has a noise like a bearing but no other indicators add up. The Car Doctor rides to the re…
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - June 15, 2024 Hour 1 - The Car Doctor, Ron Ananian starts this episode talking about the dangers in auto repair; how safety is a concern all the time and not to be taken lightly ...
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The Car Doctor, Ron Ananian starts this episode talking about the dangers in auto repair; how safety is a concern all the time and not to be taken lightly. Ron recounts the repair from his shop this week on a 2019 Cadillac Escalade that need front shock/strut replacement. The tool that compresses the coil spring broke one of its clamps that hold th…
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Classic Car Doctor, November 11, 2014 , 1st Hour, 2cnd Half - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, It's all about patience and bedside manner for Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor today as he opens the garage doors ...
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It's all about patience and bedside manner for Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor today as he opens the garage doors talking to Karen about her 99 Audi. Like Groundhog Day, (the movie) Ron has to repeat himself and guide this call to completion; FINALLY towards the end bringing it to a positive conclusion. His next caller is George from Maine with questio…
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Classic Car Doctor, November 11, 2014, 1st Hour, 1st Half- Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens the garage doors this week with some thoughts about what it takes to take care of a vehicle in the modern age ...
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens the garage doors this week with some thoughts about what it takes to take care of a vehicle in the modern age. Math and how the numbers add up is on Ron's mind today. The repair trends and cost for maintenance is the topic of conversation. What does it take to maintain todays vehicle? What are the true costs of own…
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor talks with Tom Glatch, Author, Writer and Car Guy; Dodge & Chrysler Muscle Cars, June 8, 2024
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Ron talks with Tom Glatch; Tom is a co-author of a new book, The Complete Book of Dodge & Plymouth Muscle Cars. From Motor Books, found at all the usual places, it covers in depth the growth of Dodge & Plymouth performance with first hand commentary and crystal clear color photos. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also v…
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Ron Ananian Interviews Cherokee Hart, 06082024 Leasing vs Buying . The age old question. Lease or Buy when choosing a vehicle.
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor helps answer the age old question. Lease or Buy when choosing a vehicle. Ron interviews Cherokee Hart, Business Manager for Mahwah Ford. Cherokee gives us the inside scoop with ideas and tips on the new and used car purchase process. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com , @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Ch…
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Interviews Bill Harms & his Model A Ford, 06082024 - The Car Doctor introduces all of us to a special guest in this interview. Bill Harms and his 1929 Model A, Little Willie ...
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor introduces all of us to a special guest in this interview. Bill Harms and his 1929 Model A, Little Willie. Bill Harms is a long time owner (in the family since 1957) of a 1929 Model A Ford Special Coupe. Bill introduces us to "Little Willie" as they call him, named after Bill's father, the original owner. Together they r…
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - 6/8/24 Hour 1 - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor kicks off this hour talking about solving problems by research with a story from the shop this week. Ron recounts a 2022 Honda ...
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor kicks off this hour talking about solving problems by research with a story from the shop this week. Ron recounts a 2022 Honda CRV Hybrid that needed trans fluid service. But the fluid choice went against conventional wisdom and past experience. A critical decision, use the wrong fluid and you will ruin the transmission.…
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - 6/8/24 Hour 2 - It's car cruising season and Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor has some very special guests this hour. Among them, "Little Willie", a 1929 Ford Model A
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It's car cruising season and Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor has some very special guests this hour. Bill Harms is a long time owner (in the family since 1957) of a 1929 Model A Ford Special Coupe. Bill introduces us to "Little Willie" as they call him, named after Bill's father, the original owner. Together they recount the history of the Ford Model A…
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Classic Car Doctor, October 18, 2014, Hour 2, 2ncd Half - Ron starts this episode taking calls; his first up is Bruce in NJ with some questions about repairing the power steering system on his 98 Chrysler ...
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Ron starts this episode taking calls; his first up is Bruce in NJ with some questions about repairing the power steering system on his 98 Chrysler Voyager van. The manual says he must remove the exhaust to gain access but as Ron points out that will be difficult due to the age of the vehicle. But Ron has some tricks up his sleeve; tune it to find o…
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - 6/1/24 Hour 2 -Can You Handle The Truth? Are you, the vehicle owner, the reason your vehicle is in good or bad condition? The buck stops where? Are you doing enough to take ...
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Are you, the vehicle owner, the reason your vehicle is in good or bad condition? The buck stops where? Are you doing enough to take care of your vehicle to keep it safe and reliable? Ron starts this episode talking about problems caused by not taking care of a vehicle. He describes a road situation he came across one Saturday morning where a newer …
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - 6/1/24 Hour 1 - Talking To The Younger Mechanics! Ron starts this episode saying that someone asked him this week if he would do it all over again, and gives you his answer ...
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Talking To The Younger Mechanics! Ron starts this episode saying that someone asked him this week if he would do it all over again, and gives you his answer. He talks about what it takes to be successful in auto repair from his perspective, based on his experiences. He also recounts a conversation this week in the shop with a GM master technician. …
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Classic Car Doctor, October 18, 2024 Hour 2, 1st Half - How good is your mechanic? Ron Ananian, The Car Dr wants to know. And perhaps technology is limiting their ability to repair your vehicle? Ron kicks ...
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How good is your mechanic? Ron Ananian, The Car Dr wants to know. And perhaps technology is limiting their ability to repair your vehicle? Ron kicks off todays CCD segment talking Repair Of The Week; a 2006 Acura MDX that came into the shop for a routine timing belt replacement and some much needed maintenance. In the end it was technology & lack o…
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Memorial Day Interview with "Uncle" Steve . Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor started a tradition over 20 years ago interviewing his Uncle, First Lt. Steven Ananian of the 339th ...
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor started a tradition over 20 years ago interviewing his Uncle, First Lt. Steven Ananian of the 339th FG, 8th Air Force. Steve served during WW2 flying bomber escort into Germany. In this interview from 2011 Uncle Steve as we have all come to know him talks about his time in service, what it was like to fly and service air…
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Classic Car Doctor , October 25, 2014 Hour 1, 2cnd Half - Ron welcomes back Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau to do a deep dive into the Takata air bag recall. A recall so large at the time 10 years ...
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Ron welcomes back Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau to do a deep dive into the Takata air bag recall. A recall so large at the time 10 years later we are still hearing about it in the present day too! Afterwards, The Car Doctor's first call comes from Carol in Long Island, NY with questions about tire valve stem replacement on her 2010 Mazda. S…
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - 5/25/24 Hour 2 - Ron starts this episode talking about the process of running a vehicles monitors or self tests for verifying if the vehicle is ready for state inspection ...
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Ron starts this episode talking about the process of running a vehicles monitors or self tests for verifying if the vehicle is ready for state inspection. He goes into the how and why of car computer self evaluation of proper operation. The Car Doctor then responds to a listeners question about a 2018 Acura he discussed in a previous hour explainin…
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - 5/25/24 Hour 1 - Ron starts today asking the question "Do you set yourself up to fail with your mechanic?" He recounts a 2018 Acura from the shop this week that had poor maintenance ...
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Ron starts today asking the question "Do you set yourself up to fail with your mechanic?" He recounts a 2018 Acura from the shop this week that had poor maintenance and a worse mechanic taking care of it. From improper brake repair to almost no maintenance in its 85K miles its no wonder the vehicle is in need of expensive repairs. He then takes a c…
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Classic Car Dr, October 25, 2014 , First Hour, 1st Half - Ron starts this "spooktacular" show from Halloween asking questions about Humpty Dumpty and draws comparisons between auto repair and fairy tales ...
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Classic Car Dr; Ron starts this "spooktacular" show from Halloween asking questions about Humpty Dumpty and draws comparisons between auto repair and fairy tales. He relates a story from the shop of a 2008 Toyota Sienna, a drop in with no appointment, that despite best efforts, keeps coming back with new problems. The Sienna seems haunted as it fal…
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Ron starts this episode discussing diagnosing using smoke with Chuck Kincaid of Red Line Detection : talks about a 17 Explorer with an air bag light : talks about finding spare parts for older cars : and talks about a 10 Edge that came in for a steering knuckle. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…
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Ron starts this episode with a call on a 22 BMW and questions about coming off lease : takes a call on an 06 E150 with many codes that turned out to be a wiring harness problem : takes a call on an Audi with a chunk out of one tire : and takes a call on a 22 RAM pickup with multiple codes after sitting for about a month. Visit us at https://www.car…
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Here's a Classic Car Doctor from the archives, date unknown. In a cold open, Larry from Florida calls into Ron asking specific questions about his early 90's Volvos. Ron takes the call in stride and comes up with answers, like we all knew he would. This clip also features a Fast Harry mention; remember Fast Harry? From a galaxy far, far away here's…
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Classic Car Doctor, October 11, 2014, 2cnd Hour 2cnd Half - Welcome to todays Classic Car Doctor episode! Ron finishes a call from the previous episode about a Ford Taurus with a miss fire fault. The ignition ...
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Welcome to todays Classic Car Doctor episode! Ron finishes a call from the previous episode about a Ford Taurus with a miss fire fault. The ignition system came 2 ways this year, 2001. A coil on plug stand along version and a coil on plug with ignition wires. It matters not because Ron helps us understand the proper method to test ignition coils an…
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - May 11, 2024 Hour 2 - We start up The Car Doctor today with calls. Ron starts this episode with a caller from PA and some questions about his 2015 Jaguar XF.
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We start up The Car Doctor today with calls. Ron starts this episode with a caller from PA and some questions about his 2015 Jaguar XF. The Jag recently had an engine noise which required a replacement of the timing chain and tensioners. EVER SINCE, it hesitates when starting out. Complicated? Yes! Tune in to hear how Ron breaks it down into a simp…
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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - May 11, 2024 Hour 1 - Ron starts this episode talking about a chat with a friend at his Cross Fit gym regarding leasing versus buying a vehicle; which is better?
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Ron starts this episode talking about a chat with a friend at his Cross Fit gym regarding leasing versus buying a vehicle; which is better? He opens the phones today with a call on a 2020 Ford F250 Super Duty Pickup truck where the caller changed the fuel filter and then had some problems getting the truck to start & run. Ron goes over some of the …
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Classic Car Dr, October 11, 2014, Second Hour 1st Half - Ron picks up the phones right away this hour. Dan from Wisconsin is first up in this look back to October 10, 2014. Dan is considering buying a ...
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Ron picks up the phones right away this hour. Dan from Wisconsin is first up in this look back to October 10, 2014. Dan is considering buying a 2013 Cadillac buyback vehicle. A good deal based on a cheap price, or not? Is it worth its advertised "ridiculously low price". Its a new car turn in from the first owner that GM is selling but now repaired…
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