Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

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.

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June 22, 2025 β€’ 12 mins

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, takes  call from Las Vegas. Harry has 2 older GM vehicles. A 2000 Chevy Tahoe and a 2012 Cadillac CTS. Both have some pretty serious problems and unfortunately Ron has to be the bearer of bad news.

  • Harry from Vegas has a 2000 Tahoe burning oil badly on the ...

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, is back with more real calls from everyday drivers like you:

  • Harry from Vegas has a 2000 Tahoe burning oil badly on the highway and a 2012 Cadillac CTS with a leaking head gasket or maybe a porous engine block. Ron suspects stuck oil rings and suggests trying

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens the show with a surprising report: new Chevy vans are under a “stop sale” unless you’re a fleet buyer purchasing six at a time. After verifying this with three NJ dealers, Ron questions why Chevy is pulling back on such a practical vehicle — especially when

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This is the stand alone interview from the June 7, 2025 Hour 1 Show.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, sat down with Cherokee Hart, Finance Manager at Mahwah Ford, to discuss the

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Quick Recap – Ron Ananian: The Car Doctor
Real calls, real problems, real solutions—from a trusted mechanic who actually cares.


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Critters in Cars: A Surprise Repair
“It’s like cheap underwear—it creeps up on you when you least expect it.”

This week, Ron shared a classic “Critters in Cars” story. A 2014 Honda Accord rolled into the shop with two ...

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This is the stand alone interview from the June 7, 2025 Hour 1 Show.

Ron Ananian ("The Car Doctor") and Isaac Nielsen of Mahle Aftermarket discuss modern automotive A/C systems, focusing on R-1234yf refrigerant and the importance of proper service equipment.

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In this Stand Alone Interview from the June 7th, 2025 Show: Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor sits down with Scott Brownstein of CRC Industries to talk about a wide range of topics and service procedures do's and don'ts for successful auto repair results.

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, opens the hour with Cherokee Heart from Mahwah Ford, discussing how tariffs are beginning to impact car prices—particularly for the Mach-E, Maverick, and Bronco Sport. While Ford is absorbing some of the cost increases, buyers may still see higher prices. Financing remains accessible even for those with fair credit, and although leasing has become more expensive, F...

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On this episode of The Car Doctor, Ron Ananian helps a caller with a 2002 Isuzu Trooper that lost four-wheel drive. He advises scanning for common fault codes tied to speed sensors or the vacuum switch but warns that parts for old Isuzu's are hard to find, which may make repair impractical.

 

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🚘 Today on Ron Ananian: The Car Doctor πŸ”§
Ron tackled myths, misdiagnoses, and the real science of fixing cars:

πŸ”‹ Battery Confusion – Cold = weak battery? Yes. But replac...

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πŸš—πŸ’¬ This week on Ron Ananian: The Car Doctor πŸ”§
Ron tackled what really matters in car repair: honesty, method, and smart business.

πŸ›‘ "Reasonable Repair" – Don’t th...

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor shares a story about a first-time customer who brought in a 2008 Volvo with a salvage title. Shop policy required a full inspection, which the customer agreed to, but his wife was upset about the cost and disclosure. Ron stresses the importance of honesty, comparing it to telling a doctor your full medical history. The inspection revealed past rear damage, but the car was...

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In this episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor he previews a Memorial Day tradition featuring a past interview with his late Uncle Steve, a WWII pilot. He takes a call from Nancy in Wisconsin, who asks about using fuel system cleaner in her 2020 Chevy Trax. Ron approves, recommending it at every oil change or monthly as preventative care. He also advises her to check if major services like the 30,00...

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Call Of The Week - Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor

  • Vehicle: 2008 Honda Ridgeline

  • Issue: Blower fan and AC stop working after restarting the car ...

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Week in Review: Orchestrating Chaos in the Shop

In this episode, The Car Doctor Ron Ananian reflects on a jam-packed week at his repair shop. Despite starting with an empty schedule, by Tuesday the shop was overflowing with work—requiring fast decisions and careful coordination to man...

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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor – Memorial Day & Auto Advice

Ron opens the show by previewing next weekend’s Memorial Day episode, which will again feature archived interviews with his late Uncle Steve—a WWII P-51 fighter pilot. This tradition honors veterans and reminds listeners of the deeper meaning behin...

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In this Call Of The Week from Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Radio Show...

Joe from Pennsylvania has a 2010 Chevy Impala that intermittently gets stuck in Park. The shifter doesn’t have a manual release,...

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Ron Ananian "The Car Doctor" Radio Show:

Ron opens the show by discussing recent media appearances, particularly focusing on dashboard warning lights, with a segment on the check engine light drawing significant listener interest across social media platforms. Ron then takes us on a deeper d...

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