
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 | 1567 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HobbiesLeisureAutomotive | |||

This week on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron shares the story of a 2021 Chevy Suburban that suddenly became a no-start vehicle four months after being repaired from an accident. What appeared to be a simple breakdown turned into a lesson in modern d... more
This week on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron takes a closer look at a growing trend across America: drivers are keeping their vehicles longer than ever. With new car prices climbing, repair costs rising, and monthly payments pushing record levels, m... more
From the Car Doctor archives — originally aired October 2015.
In this classic episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron opens the hour with a thoughtful discussion about the emotional connection we develop with our vehicles—often without realizin... more
From the Car Doctor archives — originally aired October 2015.
In this classic episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron shares the repair story of the week involving a 2003 Dodge Durango with a failed engine that spent five months sitting partial... 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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