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
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Interview Summary – Optima Batteries with Daryl Brockman
Ron talks with Daryl Brockman from Optima Batteries about how today’s vehicles demand more from their batteries. With start/stop systems and heavy electronics, AGM batteries are the go-to for reliability and long life. Opt...
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor
Fast phones this hour: real overheat triage, clutch/flywheel choices, steering play sanity check, BG carbon service for DI, modern sludge cures, and value axles.
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Three-day shop sprint, ATG misfire class takeaways, and a through-line: maintenance beats repairs. Then calls on when to keep/swap cars, run-flats vs spares, and streetable performance cooling—plus a quick washer-fluid myth-buster.
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Diagnostics Isn’t a Guess: Go the Distance
Ron opens with the truth about diagnostics: commitment, not guessing, gets cars fixed. A stubborn ’06 Acura misfire sets the stage, then real calls highlight trust, process, and the dangers of shortcuts—from a Subaru owner who celebrates his shop, to a Jeep with a rear main leak, a Silverado with a drag...
Brakes, Transmissions, Driveline Clunks & the Future of Batteries
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From spongy brakes on a 4Runner to a Malibu that won’t stay put in park, Ron takes listener calls on tricky driveline and transmission issues. Then Optima Batteries’ Daryl Brockman joins the show...
Why Cars Cost More Than Just Repairs | The Car Doctor Podcast
From BMW leases to Toyota hybrids, wiring harness nightmares to blown diesel dreams, Ron Ananian takes calls that prove cars are more than machines — they’re a lifestyle choice. In this episode:
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EV Mandates, Appliance Bans & the Hidden Costs of Going Green | The Car Doctor Podcast
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, sits down with energy expert Mark Mills for a wide-ranging discussion on EVs, government mandates, and the future of car ownership....
From Florida heat to Maine winters to a single mom’s daily grind—this week’s Car Doctor covers it all. Tom from Lakeland asks if tire pressure should follow the placard or the sidewall in the Florida heat. Paul in Maine is burning through Prius rear brakes, and Ron explains the factory fix every Prius owner should know. Then Alicia from Illin...
From Louisiana highways to Texas garages to Florida driveways—this hour of The Car Doctor covers it all. John from Louisiana reports a blown head gasket on his 2018 Honda Accord 2.0 turbo, part of a growing issue among Honda owners. Ron explains why turbo engines are failing and how to push Honda for support when repairs run into the thousands. An emai...
Tiffany’s $16,000 Jeep Corrosion Battle | Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Podcast
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Jeep door hinge corrosion, costly repairs, and a year-long fight—Tiffany shares how she finally got Jeep to pay a $16,000 bill. Ron Ananian exp...
Ford F-350 Stall Mystery, Jeep Door Hinge Fail & VW Beetle Memories | The Car Doctor Podcast
In this episode of Ron Ananian The Car Doctor, Ron digs into a puzzling Ford F-350 stall problem that mimics a fuel delivery issue despite holding stead...
When Bad Car Repair Days Come in Bunches | The Car Doctor Podcast
Some days in the auto repair shop feel like “grape days” — problems arrive in bunches, and every job fights you. In this episode of Ron Ananian The Car Doctor, Ron shares real
Car Repair Costs & Cadillac Power Loss | The Car Doctor
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In this hour of The Car Doctor, Ron Ananian tackles rising car repair costs and answers
Why Car Repairs Really Cost So Much | The Car Doctor
Car repair bills are rising—and Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, breaks down why. In this episode, he shares
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Episode Title: Ford Fusion Check Engine Mystery + Used Car Red Flags
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In this episode, Ron tackles a 2016 Ford Fusion with 166K miles showi...
Episode Title: Cadillac SRX Power Steering Fail, Tacoma Coolant Advice, F-150 Power Loss, and Parking Lot Tips
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This week on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor:
The Car Doctor Radio Show with Ron Ananian – “The Cost of Keeping It Running”
This week, Ron tackles a GMC with wipers stuck on high, a Volvo XC60 with a sunroof that leaks like a sieve, and dives deep into the rising cost of keeping your car on the road in 2025. From 16-spark-plug tune-ups to picked-throu...
The Hidden Dangers Lurking Under Your Hood
This week on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor:
Experience the chaos of a relentless Northeast storm that turned highways into rivers and tested every driver’s survival s...
Call of the Week
Each week on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Radio Show, we spotlight one standout caller as our Call of the Week. It’s chosen for the originality of the problem, the clarity of the conversation, and the value it brings to you, the listene...
Call Summary for this episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor
1. 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee V8:
Ron says: Buy low mileage, get a 5-year warranty, and don’t settle. V8 HEMI is solid with proper oil and service.
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