Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

In this look back in time to the year 20010 we hear Ron opening the show talking about computer reflashing on a 2002 Mitsubishi. Computer software updates was not as common back then as it is today; Ron walks us through the process and the problems of getting it done in his shop using a mobile software company.  His first call is with Scott from NJ with some AC problems on his 94 Ford Taurus. They discuss then issue at length and Ron helps get Scott on  the path of repair. Next up is Mike with some comments & questions about computer flashing. In closing the segment Ron talks to Tom about a vibration in is older Toyota Land  Cruiser. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This edition of Classic Car Doctor has fuel injection questions and problems on older vehicles. Ron takes calls on a few older GM products that have problems in the fuel injection system. This segment also contains a Car Care Minute about batteries and vehicle jump starting. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this look back to 2007 Ron opens the hour talking about a Government report about the field of auto mechanics. The needs and aptitude required to repair the cars of that time and the future.  His first call comes from Bob in Springfield Missouri with concerns about his 1991 Toyota Camry that is showing signs of hard starting. Ron offers several possibilities and leaves the caller with some things to check and research.  The Car Doctor then takes a call from Dave, a fellow shop owner from Maine, about grooming and growing technicians for the shop. They talk about and exchange ideas of what it takes to do and how shops run behind the scenes.  Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode asking if you are aware of things, like tire prices : takes a call on an 07 Mercedes E350 with O2 sensor issues : talks about Tom retiring his 15 Escape with just shy of 400,000 miles : takes a call about chips in car fobs : answers an email about a RAM 1500 and extended warranties. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about trusting your repair shop, and trusting them to NOT do the wrong thing with the story of a car with an older driver and a check engine light : takes a call on a 15 GMC Terrain that is making a noise that his mechanic thought was a wheel bearing : takes a call on a 13 CRV with a vibration : answers an email with a thermostat replacement and a P0128 code : takes a call on a 16 Colorado asking how to check transmission fluid : takes a call on a 96 Corolla with gray smoke on startup. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron sits down and talks to Bill Windham, Auction Director of the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Their latest Auction is coming up the weekend of September 21st. They talk highlights, cars in specifics and also collectibles in general. Ron then answers emails and questions to round out the hour. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a complicated story about a small repair that turned into a big repair with the story of the 13 Honda Fit with electrical draw : takes a call about changing fluids in an 02 T-Bird : takes a call regarding when to change oil in classic cars – after car season, or before car season? : answers an email on an 08 with misfires : and answers an email about a 17 Buick Enclave where an LED running light is out and the dealer wants $2K to replace it – Ron explains why. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another Classic Car Doctor from 17 Years ago, 2007, and we find Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor hard at work this segment, taking calls and answering questions about everything from warranties and leasing to Jeeps with low power complaints. Listen in to look back at auto repair tactics and strategy from way back when. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is a real classic from 2007! Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens the show with the Repair of the Week from his shop; a 1996 Audi with multiple problems. Then, Ron fields nothing but phone calls this segment, too numerous to mention. Interesting to listen to and notice the subtle changes in the music and overall show production. How things have changed. Lets get started! Here is a look back at repairing cars from over 17 years ago.  Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second half of this show, Ron opens with busy phones & takes a call regarding a vibration on a 2009 Toyota RAV4. The problem occurs only when initially starting out, cold, in the morning. And only while the vehicle is moving. Ron walks her (and us!) thru some steps of do's and don'ts that someone can do to check without having to go to a mechanic. Its off to Iowa next, with an 03 GM pickup truck that doesn't start. The caller has replaced some parts but hasn't fixed anything. Ron breaks it down into simple so we can all understand. Walking us thru how the ignition switch works on this vehicle helps to paint the picture. Jerry from Yorktown Heights NY is the last caller this hour with some problems with this vehicles heating and air conditioning system. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this hour talking about a 2005 Ford Van that his shop serviced in 2014. A low mileage vehicle BUT its in rough shape due to its age and it sits a lot. A good conversation pointing out the problems with age of a vehicle more so than mileage.  The phones kick off with a call from Iowa; Randy has several fault codes in his 2010 Toyota. They have a conversation and Ron helps guide Randy in the right direction for a fix. A good call to listen to for an example of how to deal with multiple fault codes in a vehicle. We then go to Wisconsin to talk to a listener about buying a used car for $8,000. The caller has some specific ideas about wants and needs; he is looking for Ron's suggestions and tips.  Next, its to Minnesota to talk to Mike about his son's car that is running poorly. (A 2000 Ford Focus). The car went from running poorly to not running at all. Ron walks us all through a basic engine, no start diagnosis, that would apply to everything from an automobile to lawn mower. Good, solid information!

Ron starts this episode talking about diagnosis : takes a call on a 99 Cherokee Classic that is sputtering below 60 degrees : takes a call on an 09 Malibu and problems with the throttle body : talks again about diagnosis : takes a call about intervals for, say, oil changes – mileage or how many months : answers an email about an 08 LeCern with hesitation : and talks about computer programming for cars. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about batteries and a story of a 2019 RAM that had a dead battery : takes a call about batteries : takes a call from a caller that wants to talk about stockpiling parts for an older car : and talks about the importance of a diagnosis. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode talking about life behind the scenes in a repair shop : talks about an 08 Grand Cherokee that needed trans cooler lines : takes a call with the caller asking about to different vehicles he is thinking of purchasing : takes a call on an 18 Sparc where the battery as tested at an auto parts shop and showed it needed to be changed, but the dealer mechanic says it is fine : takes a call on an 08 Town and Country that is possessed…..lights flashing, wipers won’t shut off, and many other items : talks about an 02 Chevy pickup that needed a belt and tensioner – but what the book said and what was in the vehicle were two different things. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 21 Highlander and questions on whether OEM fluids are absolutely required for fluid exchanges : takes a call on a 19 Tacoma where the serpentine belt was leaving black marks and had a burning smell : takes a call on an 11 Malibu that he uses conventional oil and asks why he should use Dexos oil : takes a call on a 17 Fusion that was not recognizing its shifter knob and a resolution : takes a call on a 15 Legacy it possible brake booster failure : takes a call on a 2000 CRV that just shuts off while driving : and talks about ridding a car of animals this week. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens this segment talking with Paul Eisenstein of The Detroit Bureau; thedetroitbureau.com.. They cover a wide range of topics from new for 2014 vehicle designs and models to the price of gas. Its a great look back and reminder of from where we have come from just 10 short years ago. Ron closes out the hour answering an email regarding problems someone is having with their 10 year old vehicle in the catalytic converter system; a 2004 Subaru with a constant check engine light. Is it worth the projected $4000 estimated price tag to repair? Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens the show this week talking about a repair from the shop this past week; a sunroof failure on a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Removal of the headliner and interior pieces are required; take a listen to get the whole story. A very involved and elaborate procedure! In the next segment, The Car Doctor goes West; real far West; as in Hawaii and talks to a listener about problems with his Porsche Boxster.  Its about price of parts and what to choose. Ron then quickly goes back East to a listener (Roy) in Maine to take some questions about new (for 2014) vehicle purchase choices from various manufacturers. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron talks about AI in cars with Chris Piche of Smarter AI. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tires are the top of the conversation as Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor kicks things off this hour. Tire inflation, how to find out what's the correct pressure and some other tips for proper care are offered. Tom and Ron also chat a bit about Santa Claus; this being the 2 weeks before the Holiday, 2014. Warren is the first caller this hour asking about oil changes; when and what not to do. Ron talks to Warren and  they cover some other basic car care tips as weekly maintenance. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts this portion of the show reading an email from a listener, later bringing him on air to discuss. During the call Santa Claus shows up to give Chris, the caller, an early Christmas gift from Escort Radar Detectors. Next up is Barry from California calling in with a transmission problem on his 2006 Jeep. Some common problems abound here and Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor helps sort them out. To close out the segment, a listener calls in to talk about his own broken washing machine stories, matching Ron's recent problems with his home washing machine and the service technicians. Then they talk about some of the problems with todays vehicle's; gasoline and carbon deposits along with other maintenance tips. Find out more about us at www.cardoctorshow.com ,  @ronananian Also visit our You Tube Channel for auto repair tips and videos    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.