Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor sits down and has an interview with Harlan Siegel of Launch Tech USA to start this segment. He and Ron talk about Launch Scan Tool Technology circa 2014. Ron closes out the hour taking a call about safety recalls and how to find out if your vehicle has one from NHTSA.gov. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,…

Ron opens the hour talking about final diagnosis on his washing machine problem from 2014, he talks briefly about the upcoming interview with Launch Scan tools and opens the phones with Mark from Augusta, Maine. HIs 2005 Chevy Suburban is having issues with the power mirror on the driver side. Ron has the answer and points him in the right directio…

Ron opens the hour talking about final diagnosis on his washing machine problem from 2014, he talks briefly about the upcoming interview with Launch Scan tools and opens the phones with Mark from Augusta, Maine. HIs 2005 Chevy Suburban is having issues with the power mirror on the driver side. Ron has the answer and points him in the right directio…

Ron starts this episode with a follow up call on an 05 LeSabre that would die going down the road : talks about All Data’s lists of common problems : answers an email on DMV’s and inspections : takes a call on a 17 Fusion and questions about properly cleaning the headlights : talks about no starts and how to diagnose it : answers an email on no sta…

Ron starts this episode talking about staying true to form in auto repair : talks about the diagnostic approach, and needed an obsolete fuel pump and “what would Ron do?” : takes a call on an 02 Astro Van – changed the valve cover gaskets and found them completely black : takes a call on a battery the caller bought that died – and it was 2 years ol…

This is an interview episode for Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor. Ron's guest, once again, is Tim McDonnell of Mitchell Information Systems. They have a rolling conversation about how service information has grown and companies like Mitchell have developed ways to continue to bring the information to market year after year. Diagnostic procedures have c…

Ron opens this episode of Classic Car Doctor talking about an experience one of his daughters' had traveling through Virginia with a radar detector. He reacts to a recent email from a listener and explains his position on why he does what he does in relation to sponsors. His first call of the hour is with Charles in Harrisonburg VA with an intermit…

Ron starts this episode saying someone asked him this week if he gets bored fixing cars : talks about an 02 Trailblazer that lost headlights : takes a call on a 25 Honda CRV and questions/comments on things like start/stop and lane departure features : takes a call on an 18 Corolla as a follow up with his pre collision system malfunctions because o…

Ron starts this episode talking about his trip to NJ Motor Vehicle : talks about the number of persons in auto repair shops with the story of a dead Chevy Tahoe : talks about talking air conditioning at the gym this week : takes a call on an 07 Honda CRV that stays in AC when the system is off : takes a call on an 06 Honda CRV that is losing oil : …

Ron opens the show taking about todays guests and interview topics for Classic Car Doctor from November of 2018. Ron goes on to highlight an article in the trade magazines from 2014 that talks about what was at the time self driving cars from GM via cruise control. He compares this technology to problems he was having with the washing machine at hi…

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor turns back the clock in this half of show talking about lithium battery jump packs when they first started to be produced. He speaks with the owner of Anti-Gravity Battery and they explore how it all began. AG is still with us today and is bringing new products to the market every year. Ron closes out the hour highlighti…

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor sits down with Cailee French of New Hampshire Oil Undercoating of Maine to talk about vehicle rust protection and undercoating. They cover the range and answer the questions of how, why and when is the best time to do vehicle undercoating. Tune in to find out if your car wash is actually doing more harm than good to your…

Ron starts this episode with Tom talking about a 57 Olds Starfire 98 and then Ron talking about Big Daddy Don Garlits, drag racer, and his experience with “Swamp Rat” his drag racer : answers an email from Walt in Hawaii with a vehicle that keeps stalling with a possible immobilizer fault : takes a call on a 10 Escape where the caller is looking fo…

Ron starts this episode talking about removing the front drive axle out of a 2010 Lincoln and how many guys it took to do it. Its a little bit of different setup which contributes to the problem : takes a call on an 09 Crown Victoria Interceptor with an ABS module failure where the dealer can’t get the replacement to fail and is telling the caller …

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens todays show with a conversation about Zen, the art of auto repair and the road to Chuchistan! Road trips to nowhere is todays open!. His Saturday routine back in 2014 consisted of visiting his local small town café. Ron shares the insight he gained from it and how it relates to our vehicles while driving, operating…

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor starts this segment with phone calls & doesn't stop. Robert from Danbury CT has a 2000 Honda Accord and it is suffering multiple transmission failure issues. The dealer has replaced the same part twice and on the third time, claims its a bearing, not the same seal that's leaking. But they don't want to warranty the seal …

It seems to be oldies week for Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor. He talks about the value and general store persona of auto repair shops. How they contribute more to the towns they are in and its more than just auto repair. Ron talks about real time happenings from the shop this week and relates some of the strange and not so strange happenings. His fir…

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor starts today with a conversation about car culture and what it means. New or old cars all have a culture behind them; how to repair, drive, enjoy and appreciate. Ron takes us there and holds our attention with a story from the shop and his walk through “car culture”. It was “Take The Hot Rod To Work Day” recently and on …

Classic Car Doctor; Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor is picking up where he left off last segment. He is talking to Sandy in Wisconsin about her 2007 Chevy Aveo and its starter; which is making some strange noises. Next up, Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor welcomes back Joe Morrison, a vintage drag racer and an upcoming (at the time) Funny Car Driver as well…

Classic Car Doctor; Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor lays it out clear and simple today; "cars are like 3 year old's and the Internet. Its all about patience." Ron talks about repairing a brake pulse on a 2004 Toyota Sequoia. He walks us through the process and decision making but hits a bump in the road due to rust and age. And the clock keeps ticking …

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor is off to a fast start this hour and doesn't stop for a second; Its all calls. His first up is a call on an 01 Astro Van that had the brakes done, and now, just a few days later, the ABS light is on. Ron then takes a call from a regular listener about a noise coming from the rear of his 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan that his …

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor is flat out busy this hour! He starts this episode talking about the Honda dealers computer hack this week, comments about the oil in the window of gas stations and garages AND then talks about a 2018 Toyota Camry that has been waiting 4 months for a replacement transmission. After install there is some programing that h…

Ron Ananian and crew are talking about SEMA 2014 due to their upcoming scheduled appearance. The Car Doctors first call this hour is from Bob in NYC; his Honda has a problem as its being attacked by rats and mice. They are enjoying snacking on the vehicles wiring harness. Ron offers some suggestions and methods to try and keep the animals back. Ron…

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor is talking vehicle recalls as he opens the show today. He answers a regular listeners email with questions about why so many vehicles are being recalled back in 2014. Ron gives us a history lesson talking about the errors GM made when they designed the Port Fuel Injection system of the day and the problems that ensued as…

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…

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…

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…