
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1589 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | AutomotiveHobbiesLeisure | |||

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 a listener facing that exact decision on a 2017 Ford Explorer with 225,000 miles... more
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 better way and then pass it along.
Ron opens this episode with a story from anot... more
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 a few miles to empty can delay repairs, prevent proper road testing, increase d... more
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 financial decision may be taking better care of the vehicle already sitting in ... more
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Great information but way too many ads. There is close to 6 minutes of advertising in a 35 minute episode.
By far the most assaultive ad load I have ever seen on a podcast. This show is more repetitive ads than it is actual content.
Been listening for over ten years. Ron is great and has great info but the ads have gotten brutal and their length keeps getting longer. It went from 2 minutes to now 5 minutes per ad break.
…It is a show for modern mechanics. It isn’t for an old guy with old knowledge on old cars who was a wannabe shade-tree mechanic. If you aren’t prepared to talk OBDII or the upcoming OBDIII specs and scanners along with other advanced diagnostic tools and methods, you won’t keep up.
At least this show convinced me, without asking me to, to use a Mechanic rather than fix my car myself
It will help younger mechanics on modern cars for sure as Ron approaches diagnostics with logic and thorough... more
Last podcast was 51 minutes with 18 minutes of commercials. I heart has some annoying ones too!
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A practical automotive show focused on real-world car care, maintenance habits, diagnostics, and repair decisions. Episodes commonly tackle oil life and maintenance intervals, fuel economy, diagnostics thinking, and how modern systems like ADAS impact service. A recurring strength is actionable guidance grounded in hands-on experience, with expert guests from suppliers, tooling firms, and repair-information publishers offering deep dives into components, data access, and OEM procedures. The host blends caller questions, myth-busting, and maintenance-first strategies, making it especially helpful for DIY enthusiasts, shop professionals, and listeners who value cost-conscious, data-driven car care. A notable edge is the consistent emphasis on... more
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