Ron Ananian The Car Doctor
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Have Cars Become Too Complicated? Hybrids, High Gas Prices & the Search for Simplicity
Oct 3, 202635 min
The Accident That Never Happened — Until the Mouse Gave It Away
Oct 3, 202634 min
When Modern Cars Fight Back: The Weekend Wrencher
Sep 26, 202635 min
The Most Expensive Number in Car Ownership
Sep 26, 202635 min
Right To Repair Updates, Who Really Control The Car?
Sep 19, 202634 min
The Engine Oil Shortage Is Here: What Drivers Need to Know
Sep 19, 202634 min
When Auto Repair Isn’t Picture Perfect
Sep 12, 202635 min
Can You Create a Great Mechanic?
Sep 12, 202634 min
Five Shops, Multiple Starters, One GMC Denali
Sep 5, 202635 min
The $3,200 Wire Harness That Didn’t Need To Be
Sep 5, 202634 min
When Four Scan Tools Aren’t Enough
Aug 29, 202634 min
The Best Repair Is Sometimes The One You Don’t Take
Aug 29, 202634 min
Does Safety Equipment Make Repairing Your Car Too Expensive?
Aug 24, 202635 min
What Will Your Next Oil Change Cost?
Aug 22, 202635 min
Does Safety Equipment Make Repairing Your Car Too Expensive?
Aug 22, 202636 min
Getting Your Money's Worth Out Of The Repair!
Aug 15, 202635 min
Does Automotive Technology Define Vehicle Life?
Aug 15, 202634 min
When Is an Old Car Worth Fixing?
Aug 8, 202635 min
Good Mechanics Get It Done. Great Mechanics Find a Better Way.
Aug 8, 202634 min
Don't Bring Your Car to the Shop on Empty
Aug 1, 202634 min
Your Cheapest Car Is the One You Already Own
Aug 1, 202635 min
There's No Shortcut to Doing It Right
Jul 25, 202635 min
The Repairs You Shouldn't Make
Jul 25, 202634 min
Classic Car Doctor: Factory Programming Changed Auto Repair
Jul 22, 202636 min
Classic Car Doctor : The Mechanic Makes the Scan Tool
Jul 22, 202636 min
Ford's 10-Speed Transmission Problems & The Truth About Top Tier Gas
Jul 18, 202634 min
When One Glow Plug Can Cost You an Engine
Jul 18, 202634 min
The Little Things That Make Cars Last
Jul 11, 202635 min
The Double Whammy Jeep Air Conditioning
Jul 11, 202636 min
Which Engine Not To Buy?
Jul 4, 202634 min
Automotive Couples Counseling
Jul 4, 202634 min
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor -June 27, 2026 - Hour 1 - No Codes. No Clues. Just Good Diagnostics.
Jun 27, 202634 min
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - June 27, 2026 - Hour 2 - How Many Parts Can You NOT Replace?
Jun 27, 202634 min
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - October 17. 2015 - Hour 2 - When Your Car Needs a Software Update
Jun 20, 202636 min
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor, October 17, 2015 Hour 1 - Two Repairs That Made Me Shake My HeadRon starts the hour with not one, but two Repair of the Week stories that left even him shaking his head. Sometimes the hardest part of fixing cars isn't the diagnosis—it's understanding how they got into that condition in the first place. Ron then takes a call on a 2004 Pontiac Vibe and answers a variety of maintenance and repair questions before welcoming special guest Jerry Ostalecki from GetGibbs.com to discuss lubricants, corrosion protection, and keeping equipment running longer. Later, a listener with a 2007 Toyota Matrix calls after removing and reinstalling a factory CD player only to find it no longer works, leading to a discussion about electronics, wiring, and the surprises that can occur when taking modern vehicles apart. Ron also answers an email regarding a software issue on a Ford F-150 and explains why today's vehicles often require as much computer knowledge as mechanical skill. All that and more this week on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor.
Jun 20, 202636 min
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - June 20, 2026 - Hour 1 - Classic Car Doctor
Jun 20, 202635 min
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - June 20, 2026 - Hour 2 - Classic Car Doctor
Jun 20, 202634 min
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - 6/13/26 Hour 2 - Getting Your Kicks on Route 66—and Keeping Today's Cars Alive
Jun 13, 202635 min
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - June 13, 2026 - Hour 1 - The $16,000 Transmission, a Billboard, and the Best Compliment I've Ever Received
Jun 13, 202634 min
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - June 6, 2026 - Hour 2 - The Long Memory of Modern Cars
Jun 6, 202634 min
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - June 6, 2026 - Hour 1 - Drive It Longer: The New Economics of Car Ownership
Jun 6, 202634 min
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - October 10, 2015 - Hour 2 - You Love Your Car More Than You ThinkFrom the Car Doctor archives — originally aired October 2015. In this classic episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron opens the hour with a thoughtful discussion about the emotional connection we develop with our vehicles—often without realizing just how attached we've become. Whether it's the family car that's been through years of memories or the vehicle that always seems to get us home, cars become more than machines. Ron then helps a caller diagnose cooling system problems on a 2007 Mercury Mountaineer and takes a call from a 2013 Toyota Highlander owner whose wheels were nearly left loose after a routine oil change, leading to an important conversation about trust, quality workmanship, and paying attention after service. Also featured is an interview with Derek Miller from ALLDATA, discussing vehicle repair information, diagnostic resources, and the growing complexity of modern automobiles. Ron rounds out the hour by answering listener emails about choosing the right OBD-II scan tool and diagnosing hesitation and rough idle concerns on a Toyota. A great mix of automotive advice, consumer awareness, and a reminder that our relationship with our cars is often more personal than we think.
Jun 4, 202637 min
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - October 10, 2015 - Hour 1 - Audi Codes, Airbags & Frozen Custard
Jun 4, 202636 min
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - May 30, 2026 - Hour 2 - Maintenance, Diagnostics & 110 MPH at Wall Stadium
May 30, 202634 min
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - May 30, 2026 - Hour 1 - The Real Cost of Car Ownership
May 30, 202634 min
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - October 3, 2015 - Hour 2 - Noises, Batteries & The Truth About When Cars Fail
May 29, 202636 min
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - October 3, 2015 - Hour 1 - The Yukon That Only Failed on the Bumps
May 29, 202636 min
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - May 23, 2026 - Hour 2 - Marriage Counseling & Auto Repair
May 23, 202636 min
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - May 23, 2026 - Hour 1 - The $16,000 Transmission
May 23, 202634 min
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - May 16, 2026 - Hour 2 - The Truth About Oil Change Intervals
May 16, 202635 min