Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Right To Repair Updates, Who Really Control The Car?

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Hour 2 - September 19, 2026 You bought the car. You made the payments. But when it needs repair, who really gets to decide who can fix it?

The Engine Oil Shortage Is Here: What Drivers Need to Know

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Hour 1 - September 19, 2026 There’s a storm brewing in the automotive world—and this time it isn’t just about the price of gasoline. Ron

When Auto Repair Isn’t Picture Perfect

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Hour 2 - September 12, 2026 Auto repair doesn’t always go according to plan—and sometimes just getting to the problem is half the battle.

Can You Create a Great Mechanic?

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Hour 1 - September 12, 2026 Where do great mechanics come from? Are they born with “the touch,” or can it be taught? Ron Ananian, The Ca

Five Shops, Multiple Starters, One GMC Denali

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Hour 1 - September 5, 2026 A 2020 GMC Denali arrives at R\A Automotive on a tow truck with an intermittent no-crank—and a history that wou

The $3,200 Wire Harness That Didn’t Need To Be

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - September 5, 2026 - Hour 1 A 2015 Dodge Durango arrives on a flatbed over the weekend with a crank-no-start. The tow-truck diagnosis? Fuel

When Four Scan Tools Aren’t Enough

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 29, 2026 How many scan tools does it take to fix one car? Sometimes more than you think. Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, takes you i

The Best Repair Is Sometimes The One You Don’t Take

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor -  August 29, 2026 Sometimes fixing cars starts with knowing which cars—and which customers—not to take on. Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, o

Does Safety Equipment Make Repairing Your Car Too Expensive?

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 22, 2026 Tune into this hour of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor as he welcomes Matt Moore of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

What Will Your Next Oil Change Cost?

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 22, 2026 Ron opens the show today warning us of the problems he is experiencing with the availability and rising price of engine oi

Getting Your Money's Worth Out Of The Repair!

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 15, 2026  A new battery. A new starter. And the Jeep still doesn't start correctly. Ron begins this hour with a reminder that repla

Does Automotive Technology Define Vehicle Life?

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 15, 2026 When did owning a car become so complicated—and so expensive? Ron looks at the real cost of modern vehicle ownership, fr

When Is an Old Car Worth Fixing?

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 8, 2026 - Hour 2 When does a big repair bill make sense on an older, high-mileage vehicle? Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, talks with

Good Mechanics Get It Done. Great Mechanics Find a Better Way.

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - August 8, 2026 - Hour 1 What separates a good mechanic from a great one? Sometimes it’s not what you know—it’s being willing to learn a be

Don't Bring Your Car to the Shop on Empty

August 1, 2026  Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Ever wonder why your mechanic asks that you bring your vehicle in with fuel in the tank? Ron explains why arriving with only

Your Cheapest Car Is the One You Already Own

August 1, 2026  Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor With new vehicle prices climbing toward record highs and replacement costs continuing to rise, Ron explains why the smartest

There's No Shortcut to Doing It Right

July 25, 2026  This week on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron explains why the best repairs begin with the basics—not assumptions. A 2010 Ford Explorer with transmission

The Repairs You Shouldn't Make

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor -July 25, 2026 - Hour 1  Sometimes the hardest repair is the one you refuse to make. This week on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron shares

Classic Car Doctor: Factory Programming Changed Auto Repair

From the Car Doctor archives (October 2015). Long before software updates and vehicle programming became everyday repair procedures, Ron Ananian was explaining why the

Classic Car Doctor : The Mechanic Makes the Scan Tool

Originally broadcast on October 17, 2015, this classic episode showcases the diagnostic philosophy that has defined Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor for more than three decade