Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Ron starts this episode talking about Volvo John, the former Volvo parts manager here in Jersey, who also went to work for Tesla, and Tesla being a magician : then talks about the lady with the red Tesla 3 : takes a call from a listener wanting to discuss Tesla : takes a call on an 01 Chevy Suburban where the caller had the transmission rebuilt, now it’s in trouble again, and he wants to see what Ron thinks : takes a call on a 12 Dodge RAM 1500 whose brakes were replaced with ceramic brake pads.

Ron starts this episode talking about the illusion auto repair and what makes us comfortable to spend money on a car : discusses the problem with Tom’s daughter’s car (and the 10 replaced fuses) : takes a call on unattended acceleration : takes a call on an 09 Ford Edge looking for advice on transfer case fluid changes : takes a call regarding factory level tools : ends the show talking about the hierarchy of trouble codes.

Ron starts this episode talking about inspection expiration dates in New Jersey : takes a call on a 2000 Infinity I 30 that has severe carbon build up every 3 months : talks with Owen Proctor of The Record Newspaper in New Jersey – who recently wrote a column stating that Jersey needs 23,800 new auto technicians in the next 7 years : takes a call from someone asking why Toyota trucks are never in comparisons about trucks : takes a call on an 07 VW Beetle trying to change the headliner.

Ron starts this episode talking about a vehicle he worked on this week that required extensive work – and he couldn’t get the lug nuts loose : takes a call on an 01 GMC Sonoma with no heat : takes a call on an 02 Toyota Sienna van, high mileage, that needs shocks, struts and brakes : takes a call from a listener asking about using anti sieze compound on lug nuts : takes a call on a 15 Honda CRV with an alignment parameter slightly out of spec : answers an email about a plastic bag getting caught around an exhaust pipe : and we finish with Ron’s Christmas Carol.

Ron starts this episode talking about his upcoming trip to the North Pole to help Santa – takes a call on an 08 Kia Rio with a P0501 error code : takes a call from a listener looking to purchase an 18 Dodge RAM Powerwagon wanting Ron’s opinion : takes a call on a 98 F150 with windshield wiper problems : talks to John of Dynasty Auto Body about their Recycled Rides for Veterans program : takes a call on an 18 Chrysler 300 with a question on oil change intervals.

Ron starts this episode talking about the 2010 Cadillac DTS with a whining power steering system : takes a call on an 05 Chrysler Town and Country van : takes a call on an 82 Chevy S10 with driveline vibration : takes a call on an 02 Subaru Impreza that is having acceleration problems : and takes a call asking if he caller can change his own battery on an 11 Acadia.

Ron starts this episode with a call on a 10 Chevy Equinox that appears to go into limp mode : takes a call on a 2000 Chevy pickup that doesn’t want to start when it’s cold : talks to Tamra Johnson, AAA National Spokesperson, about holiday travel safety : Ron talks about people getting their own way of repairing their car.

Ron starts this episode talking to a Ford Master Tech from Minnesota regarding emergency preparedness : takes a call on an 07 Impala that starts and runs fine, then starts hesitating and the tach gets strange : takes a call on an 03 Mitsubishi Diamante that needs a heater core : takes a call on a 96 Camry with an oil leak : takes a call on someone who took Ron’s advice and put a bit of transmission fluid into the engine to free a stuck lifter.

Ron starts this episode talking about the power of technology in auto repair : takes a call on a 96 F150 with an air conditioning leak and a rear end issue : takes a call on an 05 VW Beetle that has a check engine light, and the caller is stuck on what the problem could be : takes a call from a caller in Paradise California talking about escaping from a wild fire : and finishes the hour talking about auto safety.

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 08 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab that has a 4 wheel drive fault : takes a call on an 07 Impala with heat problems : takes a call on an 04 Honda Odyssey whose battery goes dead : takes a call on a 94 Caddy Eldorado where the caller wants to ask about the longevity of the engine and tranny : takes a call on a 10 Ford Transit Connect XLT where the door indicator flashes on and off.

Ron starts this episode with a story of a Jeep with auto aiming headlights – takes a call on a 2000 Ford Excursion that is literally blowing plugs out of the head : takes a call on a 2000 Camry where the passenger floor gets wet when it rains : takes a call on a 13 Impala with questions on the 5 qt transmission fluid change : talks to Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com about the announced GM layoffs and closings in addition to the LA Auto Show : takes a call on a 2003 Subaru Baha with drivetrain problems : and ends the hour talking about his ride in a 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat.

This is an Encore Car Doctor show from December 2017

This is an encore Car Doctor Show from Thanksgiving 2017

Ron starts this episode discussing his statements regarding the John Deere Right to Repair issue : takes a call on an 05 Beetle with a P0098 code : interviews Mark Bogdansky on the AAPEX show : takes a call on a 95 Pontiac Grand Am with a leaking water pump : and takes a call on someone helping with locating parts for that 95 Pontiac Grand Am.

Ron starts this episode starts talking about his week, his networking class and this week’s snowstorm : takes a call on a 10 Honda CRV with the caller looking for maintenance tips with winter coming : takes a call on an 06 Chrysler Pacifica that is in immobilize mode : takes a call on an 03 Nissan Ultima with heat problems.