The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- May 12, 2012 -Hour 2
The Car Doctor discusses the passing of a true automobile pioneer, Carroll Shelby. Shelby started with humble beginnings, but made an American icon when he dropped a Ford engine into a small European kit car. The Shelby Cobra was born and has been a truer
 
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- May 12, 2012 -Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about the driver-less car, is this where technology is steering us? Goggle is testing this driver-less vehicle in Nevada and chances are the rest of the country might see them soon. Is the country ready for this though and what k
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- May 5, 2012 -Hour 2
Ron explains why a Check Engine light can indicate more problems than it seems at first. And Herb Lorenz, President of the Hudson River Valley Antique Auto Association, tells about the 42nd Annual Rhinebeck Car Show.
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- May 5, 2012 -Hour 1
Ted Cardenas, Director of Marketing for Pioneer Electronics USA, describes his company's new AppRadio, a car stereo that integrates with smartphones. And Jim Donnelly, Senior Editor of Hemmings Motor News, tells about the Larz Anderson Automobile Museumin
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- April 28, 2012 -Hour 2
The Car Doctor is talking about…whatever it is, it’s only as strong as its weakest link. Cars, trucks and other forms of transportation are all susceptible to one thing, failure. Bottom line is that automobiles have some absolutes in them. They are g
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- April 28, 2012 -Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about the passion of auto repair; what makes a mechanic tick? For all that auto repair is, it does take a special type of person to do it correctly. The bottom line is that repair process just keeps going with or without the tech
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- April 21, 2012 -Hour 2
The Car Doctor is talking about the failure of state motor vehicle inspection for New Jersey. A 1996 Contour rolled into the shop for inspection. The bumper was being held together by a bungee cord. Ron had no choice but to pass the car because NJ does no
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- April 21, 2012 -Hour 1
Repair of the Week: A 1994 Chrysler came into the shop with a failure for vehicle emissions. Ron ran the codes and got an O2 sensor issue. Went in to fix and noticed nothing wrong. Scan tool actually gave a wrong reading.
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- April 14, 2012 -Hour 2
The Repair of the Week involves a "ghost in the machine", power windows going up and down in a 2003 Toyota, and how simple often works best in repairs.
And Jerry O' Pry, CEO of Blue Magic, tells us about his company's Blue Magic Supreme Wheel & Tire Car
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- April 14, 2012 -Hour 1
Ron Ananian talks about the current U.S. Auto Show in New York and what it tells us about current auto trends. And guest Jim Donnelly, Senior Editor of Hemmings Motor news, tells about a simple but interesting car, the 1957/1958 Studebaker Scotsman.
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- April 7, 2012 -Hour 2
The Car Doctor is talking about oil changes and what you need to do if you are going to go over the 3,000-mile interval. A Toyota came into the shop this past` week and it was overdue for a change by 2,000 miles. After looking at the hood, it only had qua
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- April 7, 2012 -Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about maintenance paying off in the long run. Recently, Ron read an article about a 94-year-old woman who is retiring her 1964 Buick. Thanks to proper care, the owner had the car running for 5 decades and made it to over 500,000m
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- March 31, 2012 -Hour 2
The Car Doctor is talking about the myths of oil changes; the false rumors are spreading again. More and more, people are urging and pushing for oil changes after every 5,000 miles. Perhaps the reason for this is because environmentalists are trying to re
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- March 31, 2012 -Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking the new safety measures cars are taking, will they soon be driving themselves? GM is unveiling a new seat in their Cadillac line. The patented Cadillac Safety Alert Seat will generate vibrating patterns to alert drivers in danger
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- March 24, 2012 -Hour 2
The Car Doctor is talking about gasoline and the price of used cars. Prices at the pumps are rising to all-time highs once again and used car sales are suffering. How do you cope with wanting that used SUV you have your eye on and gas prices being so high
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- March 24, 2012 -Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about the price of changing your spark plus, how hard could it be? Well for some Ford F150 truck owners, the answer may be difficult. The bottom line is that there is good and bad in all cars today, but some more than others
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- March 17, 2012 -Hour 2
The Car Doctor discusses a recent feel-good story that happened to him over the past week. Ron wasn't feeling all particularly well one day. Then 2 gentlemen walked into the shop and things changed. Listen in for the complete story.
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- March 17, 2012 -Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about the case of the Chrysler re-flash, why some jobs are more expensive than others to perform for both vehicle owner and repair shop. Re-flashing a computer is not a new concept, but the process is still far from perfect. Hear
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- March 10, 2012 -Hour 2
The Car Doctor is talking life imitating art, a true story from a recent road trip. Ron spent the last few days on the road in Missouri for his daughter's graduation. While there, he ran into someone experiencing car trouble. Listen in to hear how this Ne
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- March 10, 2012 -Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about automotive news and the top headlines around the country this week. This week's top stories include Mazda's financial troubles, Ford's technology advances and Toyota's recent recall. Listen in for all the details.
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- March 3, 2012 -Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2008 Honda Odyssey rolled into R/A Auto this week with the VSA light on. After investigating the spark plugs, Ron noticed the car owner's lack on maintenance. Listen in to get some helpful tech tips on how to avoid this Honda's miss
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- March 3, 2012 -Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about GM and Lexus playing catch. General Motors is having a resurgence in sales and is getting back on top. The manufacturer is now aiming to top Toyota in the luxury line. GM is going head-to-head trying to get Cadillac to surp
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- February 25, 2012 -Hour 2
Ron Ananian takes your car calls, and also learns about the hot new trends and products in car audio, as well as other auto electronics from Steve Brown, Manager of Product Marketing for Alpine Electronics of America, Inc.
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- February 18, 2012 -Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2004 GMC Envoy came into R/A Automotive recently with a check engine light problem. After diagnosis, the crew
pinpointed the issue to a lack of computer knowledge. Listen how this SUV had to be taken back to school for this repair.
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- February 18, 2012 -Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about improving fuel economy across the
board, what can be done? As prices at the pump continue to rise, the
search to save becomes difficult. Enter start/stop engine technology;
is this the answer?
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- February 11, 2012 -Hour 2
The Car Doctor is talking about fire hazards existing in 2007 Toyota's. A recent article says a Federal probe has been issued to investigate this problem that may affect up to 830,000 Camry and Rav4 owners. Get the details here on an all-new Car Doctor.
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- February 11, 2012 -Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about the new center airbag that will in the 2013 GMC Arcadia. The American car company’s innovative idea is said to help collisions between passengers. Listen to Ron’s take on the placement of the car bag on a brand new epis
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- February 4, 2012 -Hour 2
The Car Doctor is talking about real life phone calls in the day of a mechanic. During lunch on Friday, Ron heard the voice of an aggravated customer on the phone. She was looking for transmission repair cost. Hear how R/A Auto helped out this damsel in d
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- February 4, 2012 -Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about the truth in advertising. Many car companies boast in their commercials that certain models can get terrific gas mileage. Well one owner listened carefully and when her Honda didn’t reach the advertised mileage, she did s
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- January 28, 2012 -Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 1993 Pontiac that could not crank was brought to the shop today. The starter looked rather new so that pointed Ron to look at the Passlock System in the older GM vehicles. Listen to how the shop was able to get this car running.
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- January 28, 2012 -Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking the Chevy Volt, again. The recent New York Times article took a look back at the Volt fire story. The article was finally right to point that Chevy did not have fault because battery storage was not properly done after the crasht
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- January 21, 2012 -Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking used cars and how they effect the economy. The used car market has been a staple since the purchase of the first new car, but there’s a problem, there are not enough available. Used cars are in high demand and Supply and Demand
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- January 21, 2012 -Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2004 Toyota Corolla came into the shop this week with a check engine light on. Issues occurred with a software update and the shop couldn’t get an accurate test done. The customer didn’t think any work was done and did not want t
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- January 14, 2012 -Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A Chevy Trailblazer rolled into R/A Automotive
this week with a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system. The
mechanical fix was not an arduous task, but the electron component was
a different story. The bottom line is that techni
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- January 14, 2012 -Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about electric and hybrid cars in the news,
once again. People in the media have tendencies to report news without
knowing or just excluding certain facts. Having a microphone or camera
in front of you should not give someonet
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The Car Doctor, January 7, 2012, Hour 2
The Car Doctor is talking about leaving your car for dead, how not to
maintain an automobile. Taking your vehicle to shop based on
convenience rather than reputability is one of the biggest mistakes
you can make. Bottom line, not all that is broken a
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - December 17, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about cars, the economy and simpler times; a reflection of America gone by. There was a time when you drove a car the reflected your place on the economic ladder. As electronics have grown and invaded the automobile, it is intere
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - December 17, 2011 - Hour 2
The Car Doctor is talking about changing your oil; is it time or is it better to ask your Government officials first? The rule of thumb was oil changes were done every 3,000 miles. Nowadays, the range in oil
changes is leaving people stumped.
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- December 3, 2011 -Hour 1
The Car Doctor talks about the backlash GM is facing with the Chevy
Volt. After a fire broke out during a safety test, GM says they are
willing to buy back the Volts until the issues are fixed. However,
questions are still circulating about how the tes
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- December 3, 2011 -Hour 2
The Car Doctor is talking about how growing old is not limited to just
human beings. Like exercise for humans, cars need to be taken out and
driven to keep all the components in good working order. If you let
your car sit, it will get old fast and wear
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- November 26, 2011 -Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about the Chevy Volt coming “under fire” during a recent a Government test. A recent article said that the vehicle caught fire during a NHTSA crash test. Listen to hear what misstep the Administration failed to complete thatr
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The Car Doctor, November 26, 2011, Hour 2
The Car Doctor is talking about some liking it hot. A 2003 Hyundai Elantra came into R/A Automotive this week with a complaint that the heat wasn’t hot enough. This repair usually has a few steps that all mechanics should follow. Listen to hear how Ronw
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The Car Doctor, November 19, 2011, Hour 2
The Car Doctor is talking about Tony’s Jeep and the buying a used
vehicle experience. Danny, a young mechanic at the shop, is part of
triplets that Ron refers to as the “Three Musketeers.” His brother
Tony recently got a new Jeep that needed some
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The Car Doctor, November 19, 2011, Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about making a wrong turn down right street.
There are daily obstacles and wrong turns in auto repair. The trick to
survival and advancement is both in reading the map and watching the
road for the wrong turn.
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The Car Doctor - November 19, 2011
The Car Doctor is talking about Tony’s Jeep and the buying a used
vehicle experience. Danny, a young mechanic at the shop, is part of
triplets that Ron refers to as the “Three Musketeers.” His brother
Tony recently got a new Jeep that needed some
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- May 19, 2012 -Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2005 Ford Taurus came into the shop this week with a laundry list of prior misdiagnosis. The shop that worked on this car before just through new parts on the vehicle, but they never took the time to see what was wrong. The bottom li
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- May 19, 2012 -Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about an unruly customer in the shop this past week. The customer rolled in with bad brakes on his truck and also something on his breathe. While waiting for truck, the customer started bothering a few others waiting. Listen in t
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The Car Doctor, November 5, 2011, Hour 2
The Car Doctor welcomes Leo Hindrey, Jr. Mr Hindrey, Executive Chairman of the Formula 1 Grand Prix at Port Imperial, NJ. talks about the upcoming 2013 race, as well as Formula 1 Grand Prix racing.
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The Car Doctor, October 22, 2011, Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about the cost of auto repair; what is it really worth? Successful auto repair is measured by it being accurate, timely and costly effectively. These are the keys to having proper diagnosis and a complete fix.
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The Car Doctor, October 22, 2011, Hour 2
Repair of the Week: 1997 Chrysler Minivan came into R/A Automotive this week that needed an oil change. When doing the simple change, Ron noticed an issue with the dashboard. Turns out the owner had been smacking the dash for the two past months to get it
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - October 1, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about the focus and attention to detail that makes a winning auto repair. If everyone and things are working together the repair goes well. It’s when someone misses an assignment; drops the ball or goes off sides then the whole
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - October 1, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: 1999 Chevy Van rolled into RA Automotive this week from another shop. It needed a computer replaced but in order to do so the new computer needed to have its operating system or software installed. Listen to how Ron worked this repairo
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - September 24, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about more true stories from the repair bay; a tale of two oil pans. Two cars, both with oil leak issues, came rolling into the shop this week. Both had nearly the same problem, originating from the same reason. The bottom line?D
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - September 24, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2003 Nissan Altima came into R/A Automotive this week with a fuel smell complaint. This repair did not require a high-tech diagnostic or fancy tools; it needed the use of the five senses. Ron details how the shop got to the bottom of
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - September 10, 2011 - Hour 1
Repair of the Week: Ken, a regular customer at R/A Automotive, came into the shop this week with his 1998 BMW 323I convertible. This was a recently purchased used car and now it was Ron’s job to examine a mysterious battery dying overnight. Listen in to
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - September 10, 2011 - Hour 2
The Car Doctor is talking about the training and certification of technicians. We live in an age where we expect things quickly, correctly and efficiently. In fact society has come to the point where it demands it. There is no exception when it comes to a
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- August 27, 2011 – Hour 1
Repair of the Week: A 1994 Ford Taurus SHO came into the shop today with an AC that stopped working. The SHO has a big engine and therefore, a small workspace under the hood. Listen to how Ron’s anxiety level shot up to an 11 with this repair.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - August 27, 2011 - Hour 2
The Car Doctor is talking three bricklayers and a mechanic; having respect for those who work with their hands. A new customer came into the shop looking to change the oil filter gauge. Listen to how a problem arose when Ron wanted to take the proper step
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - August 20, 2011 - Hour 1
Repair of the Week: A 2003 Ford van came into the shop this past week with a check engine light on. After pulling codes, the problem pertained to an injector issue and after diagnosis, this van also needed a wiring harness. Listen in to hear how a few mis
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - August 20, 2011 - Hour 2
The Car Doctor is talking Mother Nature’s role in causing issues with your automobile. There have been bad storms rolling through the tri-state area this past week and a few cars came to the shop with electrical issues. Seems that lightning strikes mayh
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - August 13, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about keeping your car longer. A recent survey points out that more of you are keeping cars longer due to the current economy. If this is case in your garage, you need to know how to keep it running. The bottom line, knowledge is
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - August 13, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis came into the shop this week with a headlight complaint. After looking through wire diagrams, the guys found that this was a voltage issue. In the end, this repair came down to the best guess that could bem
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - August 6, 2011 - Hour 1
Ron talks about the declining quality of replacement parts and the implications this might have on the American transportation system. Plus, Ron Ross of Simonek Performance joins Ron with an update on drag-racing, boat engines, and the difficulties he'sha
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - August 6, 2011 - Hour 2
Ron's guest is Brian Altenberger, Global Marketing Director for Delphi Auto Parts. Mr. Altenberger discusses how Delphi maintains the quality of their parts,how to maintain the parts, and why Delphi parts are considered the gold-standard in auto parts.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - July 23, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about true stories from the service bays. Repairing vehicles is a huge responsibility on all sides. This starts with the technician, ends with the customer and there are all the elements in between.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - July 23, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2002 Toyota Highlander rolled into the shop this week with its check engine light on and no help from previous mechanics. After diagnosis, this quickly became Critters and Computers part two. Listen to how Mickey and Minnie was causi
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - July 9, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about repairs only being as good as some of the parts. Regardless of how hard you try repairing vehicles, there has always been a challenge limited by replacement parts available. One strong suit that the vehicle manufacturer can
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - July 9, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2000 VW Passat came into the shop this week with an ASR or traction assist control light on. After diagnosis, it showed that the ABS computer was never programmed with replacement parts. Bottom line here is that replacing parts are n
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian- July 2, 2011 â Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about the Great American Road Trip, a tradition as old as apple pie. With gas prices being so high, the road trip has taken a back seat of sorts, but still there is no better way to see this great land of ours. Listen to Ron’sr
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - July 2, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2002 Toyota Avalon showed up in the shop this week that had smoke coming from the left headlight. Looking deeper,Ron and his crew found the fog lamp bulb had fallen and started to melt the plastic bumper. Bottom line, cars get hurt a
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - June 25, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about technology, cell phones, automobiles, and driving…are these combined a bad combination? Back when things were simple, dashboards had a few knobs and instruments. Nowadays, there are touchscreens and voices talking to youw
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - June 25, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2000 Ford Taurus came into R/A Automotive last Friday with a last minute repair. The car drove hard when accelerating and upon diagnosis, the front end looked to be lower than normal. Listen to hear how we got this customer’s vehic
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - June 11, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor welcomes Jack Beckman, top-rated Funny Car racer. Jack explains what a funny car is and what it's like to drive a funny car, as well as his experience as a cancer survivor. Also, The Car Doctor offers his unique perspective on buying a used
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - June 4, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about how not to buy a used car. On Wednesday a woman came to the shop with a not-so-happy look because of her recent buy of a 99 Ford Taurus from a used dealer. Listen in for her story and Ron’s tips for how to and not to buya
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - June 4, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee rolled into the shop this week with a failed state inspection because of the monitors or self-test were incomplete. Seemed like a computer problem and we had to actually see how smart the car was. This fix bo
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- May 28th, 2011 – Hr 2
Repair of the Week: A 1998 VW Beetle rolled into R/A Automotive this week with the check engine light on and a code of EVAP code 455, meaning a smoke check. The car leaked a ton of smoke at an area on the top of the tank. After getting a closer look, Ronn
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The Car Dr With Ron Ananian - May 28th Hr 1
The Car Doctor is talking about automotive relays, the Rodney Dangerfield of car parts. A relay is a switch and it allows engineers to control various functions under certain circumstances. They power lots of different devices and since there are so many,
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - May 21, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about bargain auto repair and space flight…use at your own peril! Discount to repair is something as complicated as the space shuttle. The process to build rockets is encouraged by getting the cheapest bidder, but bargains toa
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - May 21, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2001 Volvo came into the shop about 3 weeks ago. The check engine light was on and there was a long string of codes. A week after fixing, the Volvo was back, but with a different code. Finally a week after, it was back looking for in
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - May 14, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the week: A 2000 Toyota 4Runner with a check engnine light. The problem was the air-fuel ratio sensor performance and air-fuel ratio heater operation. Seemed like an easy fix, but,the car was from California. This was a new ballgame with this We
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - May 7, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about dishonesty and incompetence of bad auto repair shops. A regular customer of Ron’s came to him the other day with a story involving her daughter who got stuck in Brooklyn after her car broke down. Not knowing the area or h
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - May 7, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2005 Chrysler 300 was towed into the shop this week that had been sitting for two years after the owner passed away. The vehicle was being passed down the family tree until someone finally decided to have it looked at. After a diagno
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - April 30, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about the true cost of higher gas prices. One way to fight rising prices is to ignore them, another is to stop driving all together. The best way though is to keep your car maintained properly to get the most out of every mile. O
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - April 30, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2002 Dodge Neon rolled into the shop this week with a vibration complaint and noises at high speeds on the road. While fixing the car’s suspension for the vibration issue, Ron noticed a coolant leak, which the customer didn’t wan
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - April 23, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about details making the car or making your car all about the details. To some, a car is the simplest form of transportation and it becomes an issue of cost and maintenance. For others, a car is something you work on and detail u
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - April 23, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2004 Lexus RX330 rolled into R/A Automotive this week with a headlight out of alignment. This vehicle has an automatic headlight aiming system to assist in correct placement for maximum visibility. The problem was that the alignments
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - April 9, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about the responsibility of auto repair. 100 years from now, someone might look up what an auto mechanic is and the definition might say - a person who maintained and repaired automobiles. That kind of misses the mark though. The
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - April 9, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2006 Dodge Stratus came into the shop recently with a check engine light on “that no one could fix” and issues with the cooling fan. Sometimes repairs revert back from using computers and scan readers to changing a simple nut orb
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - April 2, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about how accurate automotive advertising is. As spring and summer approach, newspapers are filled with dealer ads about the great deals you can find on cars. There is always that fine print though, so make sure you read everythi
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - April 2, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2006 Mercury came into the shop this week with a shudder problem at different speeds. When Ron started asking the owner, he became emotional in the description of the problem. When it comes to diagnosing a condition for a mechanic, i
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - March 26, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about the $500 double standard and if automobiles are taken for granted. While looking through a magazine, Ron noticed a model wearing a $500 shirt. When that price tag comes to car repair though, people get hesitant and walletsc
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - March 26, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 1996 Chevy Suburban rolled into R/A Automotive this week with a broken brake line cracked to the rust. When the crew got underneath,, they noticed that this rust had no bounds as it spread to the fuel tank and lines. When not treated
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian - March 19, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about how the design of cars affects the cost of repair. Modern cars are not cheap to fix and this is due to technology being ever changing and the need to accommodate for that. 25 years ago, a radiator job would be typically anh
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The Car Dr. with Ron Ananian - March 19, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2000 Jeep Cherokee came into the shop this past week for an oil change. All was done and we sent the customer on their way. 2 days later the car came back with a noise-under-the-hood complaint. At first, the customer thought it was b
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian, March 12, 2011, Hour 1
The Car Doctor talks about "the care you give is what you get," in life and in automobiles. New cars are like teenagers; they can take a beating. But, when they get older, they need more care.The bottom line?: Take care of your car if you want to insure a
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - March 12, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the week: A Hyundai came into the shop, second owner looking for tires. The previous owners wanted to jazz up the car so they put big wheels and tires on it. The problem was, these tires were too big. As a consequence, they wore out faster than
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - March 5, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is asking about the banning of auto repair in the state of New York. The new S01949 bill wants to at very least limit the time and also control how mechanics make repairs. Ron gives off the details of the bill and discusses why this is a ba
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - March 5, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 1998 Jeep Cherokee came into the shop, owner is a great customer of R/A automotive and she gave this SUV to her daughter to drive while in college. There was clutch failure; a difficult, but challenging repair for the shop. Well thet
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - February 26, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is asking if you trust your mechanic. Trust is a big issue no matter what, but it seems that the ability to define it has become problematic. Ron asked many new customers if they trusted their old mechanics and many responded with hesitatio
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - February 26, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2000 Honda Accord came into the shop this week with a wheel bearing noise so loud that you needed ear muffs to drive the car. Replaced the front set, but the noise was still there. Turns out the back bearings needed a change also. An
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - February 19, 2011 - Hour 2
Ron's guest, Bobby Cleveland, is also known as "The Engine Answer man" for Gold Eagle, a maker of chemicals that improve engine function and performance. Bobby explains which of Gold Eagle's fuel stabilizer products to use in order to keep your car runnin
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - February 12, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking taking the road to nowhere. One of top reasons Americans feel in love with their cars is because when the times get tough and a break is needed, we could hop in our ride, take a cruise, and empty our heads. This is a time-honored
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - February 12, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2002 Honda Odyssey made its way into R/A automotive with a front-end issue. There was also a 2002 Toyota that came in with tire pressure problems. During repair, Ron found major problems with the both vehicles’ safety. Bottom line;
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - February 5, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about driving stick. Driving a manual transmission seems to be a disappearing art form nowadays. Listen to Ron discuss a conversation he had with his daughters’ friend, who is in the military and is being taught to drive a stic
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - February 5, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2003 Ford Explorer rolled into R/A Automotive this week with a very faint squeak complaint. In round one, we replaced a worn serpentine belt that seemed to cause the noise. Few days later, the noise was back; on to round two and an a
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - January 29, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about when mechanics’ cars break down. Over the week in the snow battered northeast, Ron had not one, not two, but three vehicles put on the disabled list. Listen to hear what happened to the Ranger, the Suburban and the plow t
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - January 29, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 1998 Lincoln Town Car came into R/A Automotive this week with two power windows malfunctioning, an easy fix. When going into the door panel though, we noticed an issue with the door lock relay. Seems that this car had the problem fix
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian-January 22, 2011- Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about what you need to know, but not what you want to hear. A truck rolled into the shop a month ago and it was in bad shape. After diagnosis, it made more sense for the owner to buy a new car rather than sink money into the truc
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian-January 22, 2011- Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2002 Ford Explorer came into R/A Automotive with the 4WD not working. After initial diagnosis, it was time to make a phone call via scan tool. Scanning was not showing anything though, and this was puzzling. Problem was that the scan
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian -January 8, 2011 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about the best and worst of times at the shop. Three different vehicles came into R/A automotive, all with check engine lights on. All the repair cost were high, but not everyone could shell out the cash. Listen to hear what a me
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian -January 8, 2011 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 1993 Volvo station wagon rolled into the shop with “overhauling the farm tractor syndrome.” This car has been coming into the shop over the years and the owner gets all the repairs needed. This reminds Ron about the farmer who do
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - December 18, 2010 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT automotive relationships, friendships, and conducting business inside the shop. The future is here and new technology surely has changed the way society interacts, but not for the best. When it comes to automotive repair, the old-fashion way
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - December 18, 2010 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT The Repair of the Week: A 2006 Lexus GS300 comes into the shop with what seemed to be just a simple battery replacement. Well in this day-in-age, nothing is simple anymore. Listen to how the power windows were involved with this change on th
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - December 11, 2010 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about trying not to spend too much money on auto repair during tough times. When the rule is to spend less, people look to reasons not to even make repairs. However, listen to the top five auto repairs that you should not put on
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - December 11, 2010 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT The Repair of the Week: A 1997 Dodge Ram diesel truck came into the shop with a steering issue. The repair almost seemed impossible to figure out, but as Yogi Berra always use to say, “It ain’t over until it’s over.” Listen to what t
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - December 4, 2010 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT the value of automotive maintenance, going all the way back to the early twenties when the Ford Model T was the hot ride of the time. Listen to some of the cost of repair to this American classic and how it relates to the prices of today’s
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - December 4, 2010 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT The Repair of the Week: A 2006 Buick Lacrosse was the one that received the honors this week. The repair that goes went into this vehicle reminds the Car Doctor about climbing that old rope in gym class. You might not get to the top on the f
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - November 27, 2010 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT dispelling the urban myth that changing your oil every 3,000 miles is outdated. The new claim is that changing the oil every 3k just puts money in your mechanics pocket, but listen to the reasons why this can be beneficial for the life of yo
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - November 27, 2010 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT The Repair of the Week: A 2001 Subaru came into the shop with a P0130 air fuel sensor code. A simple sensor replacement seemed to be the fix, but Ron learned that the software on the 10-year-old car was outdated. Listen in to get the full di
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - November 20, 2010 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT The Repair of the Week: A 2001 Nissan Altima with a PO420 code. The owner said that the repair needed was one they already had done before. Another classic example of getting it done right the first time. Get all the details from the Car Doc
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - November 13, 2010 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor is talking about the numbers involved with auto repairs. The number is and has always been the deciding factor when it comes down to it. Listen to Ron offer the obligations your mechanic should inform you of for the cost of your repair.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - November 13, 2010 - Hour 2
Repair of the Week: A 2003 Ford Windstar came in with a belt noise. The customer requested a belt change, but R/A Automotive let the car sit overnight. The next day, the belt looked good so out came the stethoscope to see what was really going on.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - October 30, 2010 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT Repair of the Week: A 1999 Toyota Avalon came in with a check engine light on. After some diagnostics, R/A Automotive learned that there was a bad fuel mixture in the engine. Get how the repair went on from here on this edition of the Car Do
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - October 23, 2010 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT Repair of the Week: A 2007 Nissan Maxima rolled up with a constant nagging TPMS indicator lit. R/A Auto learned the problem was based on air pressure and the changing weather conditions. Get the complete diagnosis here on the Car Doctor.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - October 16, 2010 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT Repair of the Week: A 2006 Chrysler Pacifica with a TPMS light lit up. After some scanning of the system, R/A automotive realized that the problem stemmed from a simple tire rotation issue. Listen to the solution on this segment of the Car D
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - October 9, 2010 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT respecting the writing of an estimate. This is an important process of auto repair now with the economy being in the state that it is. Listen to the tips and what you should be looking for when shopping around for prices.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - October 9, 2010 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT Repair of the Week: A 2003 Buick rolled back into the shop this week with a rotational noise. This problem was fixed on this exact car three years ago, but the owner complained of the same noise. Listen to what happened this time around.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - October 2 , 2010 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor talks about the 3,000-mile oil change and how valuable getting them really is for you and your vehicle. Besides clean oil, you get a new filter and a thorough once over on fluids, wipers, and everything else to keep you running smooth.
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- August 21, 2010 Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT: Repair of the week ; 2003 Ford Focus timing belt that migjht be needed and the internet connection. And Cam Douglass, Director of Product and Development and Marketing for Optima Batteries, talks to Car Doctor.
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- May 8, 2010 Hour 2
They say you’re only as good as the sum of your parts…or is it that you’re only as good as some of your parts? Ron’s repair of the week is 2002 Ford Focus, needing only a new radiator. Now, if only the "exact" replacement part was actually built p
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- May 1, 2010 Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT driving NJ to an unsafe state. How Gov Christie is planning to end the state safety inspection program. Info on the Rhinebeck Car Show and calls from listeners about everything from 12MPG VW’s to Oldsmobile’s that stall cold once in a w
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- May 1, 2010 Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT how a basic service can become a nightmare if left undone for too long a period of time. The $1600. battery cable repair. Chuck Gonwa from Bosch discuss computer flashing and software with Ron; Gary Flom & Luxury Car Connection. Listener Q&A
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- April 25, 2010 Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT building a better mechanic, part 2. The case of what ASE does for the repair industry. Ron Ross, Gasoline Alley discusses communicating for better repairs. Plus caller Q&A about everything from ethanol to hot rod’s.
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- April 25, 2010 Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. Losing your diagnostic compass on a repair can be costly. How a 99 Suburban regains its directions with the help of Ron and crew. Dave Kimball of Auto Value Bumper to Bumper, plus caller Q&A.
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- April 10, 2010 Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT why replacing your cars battery may “erase” your memory, or more precisely the cars. Rich Yearwood, Dealer Connection reports on the NY Auto Show, Ron Ross live from ATCO Raceway.Listener Q&A rounds out the hour.
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- April 3, 2010 Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT the moments that make up the day in an auto repair shop. Tune in to find out how a minor service can become a mechanics nightmare with Ron and the crew at the shop. Gasoline Alley plus caller Q&A.
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- April 3, 2010 Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. Little details that get missed can cause diagnostic headaches. Which oxygen sensor is bad may be different than the one replaced. Luxury Car Connection talks about leasing plus caller Q&A.
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- March 27, 2010 Hour 1
What do you do when you buy a top-end luxury truck with all the bells and whistles, but the seats just aren't comfortable to ride in? Find out this hour, plus the car doc gets a custom answer to a custom question about changing oil in a new Equinox, stra
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- March 27, 2010 Hour 2
What do you do when your jeep doesn't click nor clack? Change the station! Find out why no noise from a vehicle turns into a "repair of the week", plus the Car Doctor answers all your questions, and Gary Flom, the Luxury Car Connection calls in for the
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- March 20, 2010 Hour 1
The Car Doctor kicks open the garage doors with a dissertation on critical thinking, gray matter, and the possibility of real mechanics becoming an endangered species. Plus, Rich Yearwood from Schumacher Chevrolet calls in to answer questions about new C
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- March 20, 2010 Hour 2
What do you do when you open the hood and look around but you cant spot whats making a car throw a code? You consult the Royal Pecking Order - and it becomes a game of checking what tells what, what to do. Plus, Bob Sutherland from Pennzoil calls in for
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- March 13, 2010 Hour 1
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens the show with a controversial question - if the Toyota recalls result in bankruptcy for Toyota Motor Company, should the US Government bail them out like General Motors and Chrysler last year? Plus, Ron Ross stops by for
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- March 13, 2010 Hour 2
The Car Doctor gets you in the know with the repair of the week, with a story about a Nissan with a sticky steering column. And with all the recalls, whats left to buy? Plus Gary Flom, the Car Doctors "Luxury Car Connection" stops by to discuss technolo
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- March 6, 2010 Hour 1
Ron Ananian kicks open the garage doors with thoughts on breathing. We all need air, and so does your vehicle. Steve Williams from K&N Air Filters calls in to talk about why washable, reusable filters could save you money and help your vehicle run bette
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- March 6, 2010 Hour 2
The Car Doctor takes your calls, with questions on slippery transmissions, what a car's "torque" rating really means, check engine lights and more. Plus, The Car Doctor welcomes Gary Flom, our "Luxury Car Connection" with a preview of the new Jaguars, an
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- February 27, 2010 Hour 1
The question is not whether you can afford a car, but whether you can afford to maintain it. Ron Ananian, the Car Doctor, discusses what an average cost one can expect to pay if they are deciding to hold on to their vehicle for the next 4 to 5 years.
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- February 27, 2010 Hour 2
The Repair of the Week: A 2005 Toyota Camry with no throttle response; listen in for the fix. Plus, Gary Flom of Luxury Car Connection continues his conversation with the Car Doctor as they discuss Lincoln’s new adaptive cruise control function this wee
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- February 20, 2010 Hour 1
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, kicks open the garage doors with a comparison of socks and tires, and how even though you can wear mismatched socks, or run mismatched tires, its not the best idea. Plus, Ron Ross stops by for Gasoline Alley, and the Car Doct
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- February 20, 2010 Hour 2
The Car Doctor lets you in on the Repair of the Week, with advice on making the most of your repair dollar when dividing up your auto budget. Plus, Gary from Manhattan Auto stops by with a new moped for Lugnutz, and Ron takes your calls!
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- February 13, 2010 Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT why maintaining relationships with the vehicle owner is as important as the vehicle. Rich Yearwood checks in with our Dealer Connection & Ron Ross in Gasoline Alley. Lugnuts is MIA today. Where did he go? Listener Q&A
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- February 13, 2010 Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. Dr Ron performs an exorcism to get the ghosts out of the machine. How a spider can stop a car. Plus, Gary Flom of the Manhattan Automobile Company, makes a return visit. Listener Q&A
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- February 6, 2010 Hour 1
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor gets you up to speed on the weeks top automotive news and information, with info on stopping stolen cars in high speed chases, more bad news for Toyota, and more. Plus, calls on leaky transmissions, broken wipers, ticking moto
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- February 6, 2010 Hour 2
The Car Doctor welcomes Gary Flom from Manhattan Automobile Company to the show to talk about buying and selling luxury cars in Manhattan. Plus, the Repair of the Week, and Ron takes your questions about everything automotive.
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- January 30, 2010 Hour 1
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, gets you up to speed with everything you need to know about Toyota's recall of several vehicles for uncontrolled acceleration issues. Ron Ross stops by for Gasoline Ally with tips on how and why, to warm your vehicles engine
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- January 30, 2010 Hour 2
Ron kicks open the garage doors with his Repair of the Week, all about ghosts in the machines, and the steps needed to bust them. Ron takes your calls, with smart answers to tough questions. Plus, our dealer connection -
Rich Yearwood calls in for an u
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- January 23, 2009 Hour 1
This hour on the Car Doctor, Ron Ananian kicks open the garage doors with some thoughts on "idiot lights" and the smart people that ignore them. Ron Ross gets a pop-quiz in classic car lingo during "Gasoline Alley", then the Car Doctor does what everybod
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- January 23, 2009 Hour 2
Too many cooks may spoil the stew, but do too many wrenches wreck the repair? Find out on this hour of the Car Doctor. Plus news on the latest automotive recalls, and lots of easy to follow advice and answers to all things automotive, from Ron Ananian,T
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- January 16, 2009 Hour 1
Do you hear yourself talk when you speak? Most people cringe when they talk to mechanics, but you can make your next experience stressful or enjoyable depending on what you say. Ron Ananian lets you know how to make it all work.
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- January 16, 2009 Hour 2
The Repair of the Week: A 2002 Chevy Trailblazer had it's "Service 4WD" light on with related codes. What was the problem? Listen to Ron describe it and tell you what the fix was on this installment of The Car Doctor.
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- January 9, 2009 Hour 1
The Car Doctor takes a critical look at the New Jersey State inspection system, and shares his thoughts on ways to improve it. Plus, Ron Ross pulls in for Gasoline Alley, and answers to listeners questions and real world advice to keep your ride runningr
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- January 9, 2009 Hour 2
When the check engine light comes on, how soon do you get it taken care of? When is it OK to wait, and when do you need to get it right in? It all depends on your outlook on life- are you a short term thinker or a long term thinker? Plus, get some insi
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- January 2, 2009 Hour 1
Ron Ananian kicks open the garage doors, with a segment on state inspections and what they really tell you about the health of your vehicle. But when the phones go crazy, the Car Doctor can't help but answer them. He takes your calls and helps people get
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- January 2, 2009 Hour 2
Ron takes some time to explain why sometimes a check engine light may be a big deal, maybe not. But when a light comes on for a safety feature like an airbag, it's time to get it into the shop, or else face the wrath of an angry spouse. The Car Doctor ta
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- December 26, 2009 Hour 1
When you plan to buy a new or used car, do you have a game plan? Do you ask yourself questions such as, “how long will I keep it?” or “what maintenance has this car had?” The Car Doctor has the questions and answers you need to know before purchas
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- December 26, 2009 Hour 2
Ron Ananian, the Car Doctor, kicks open the garage doors and lends a helping hand to a fellow mechanic having trouble replacing his plugs on two of his Nissan 3.1L V6 engines. Ron has the advice to get the job done.
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- December 19, 2009 Hour 1
Ron Ananian kicks open the garage doors with a talk about talking. To be precise, a discussion on communication. When you bring your machine to the shop, do you tell the mechanic "perform all applicable scheduled maintenance"? Find out why you may wan
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- December 19, 2009 Hour 2
If at first your mechanic doesn't succeed, try try again. And if he still cant fix it, bring it to Ron Ananian. Hear why, with today's "Repair of the Week". Plus, two killer interviews, on getting the right data for the job, and getting the right wiper
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- December 12, 2009 Hour 1
The Car Doctor kicks open the garage doors, with advice on how to decide whether a new or used vehicle is the right choice for you, and how to be penny wise but not pound foolish. Ron Ross stops by for Gasoline Alley, then Ron Ananian answers your questi
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- December 12, 2009 Hour 2
With the "Repair of the Week", the car doctor gets down and dirty with cylander misfire codes and why one shop might miss the big picture while another gets it diagnosed and fixed. Plus, Rich Yearwood calls in with some answers about Onstar, and Ron Anan
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- December 5, 2009 Hour 1
Talking belts and chains...not dominatrix stuff, but the car kind. Find out why you should never ignore your cars timing belt or chain, or else you set yourself up for tow trucks and expensive repairs. Plus Ron Ross stops by for Gasoline Alley, with tip
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- December 5, 2009 Hour 2
Ron Ananian answers your car questions, from ticks and tocks to rattles and rumbles. Plus, Rich Yearwood from Schumacher Chevolet calls in with news on how leasing a car is making a comeback. And more automotive news to get you in the know, plus much mu
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- November 28, 2009 Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT winter get ready. What really needs to be done with new vehicles or old? You may be surprised. Ron Ross stops by in Gasoline Alley to discuss carburetors and fuel injection. Listener Q&A rounds out the hour.
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- November 28, 2009 Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2004 Toyota Matrix that “grows” another problem after the clutch replacement. How technology is as technology does; making things more complicated. Listener Q&A rounds out the hour.
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- November 21, 2009 Hour 1
Whats the best way to know when to have maintenance done on your vehicle - follow the manual, wait for the dashboard lights, or ask your mechanic? Find out the benefits of each, this hour on The Car Doctor. Plus Ron Ross stops by for Gasoline Alley, wi
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- November 21, 2009 Hour 2
Inside your engine, its all about timing. So how can you get an error code for a sensor that doesnt exist? It may have something to do with powerwashing the motor. Plus, Tim McDonnell, National Training Manager for Mitchell1 stops by for an interview.
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- November 14, 2009 Hour 1
You've heard the term "Drive By Wire" thrown around, but do you know what it actually means? Find out why your feet do the talking to the pedals, but the pedals dont actually move the throttle...they talk to a computer. And a special salute to Corporal
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- November 14, 2009 Hour 2
Whats in a gurgle? Find out with Ron's Repair of the Week, and learn how to decide when its time to give up on a vehicle that's eating through fluids and your wallet. Dipstick surprises the Car Doctor with a little "Cake", and Ron takes calls on what to
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- November 7, 2009 Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT the state of the country is reflected in the process of auto repair. Learn what street you can’t make a wrong turn on. Ron Ross in Gasoline Alley with conversation about harmonic balancers and picking used parts Listener Q&A
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- November 7, 2009 Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. The $2000 repair. Why its indicative of the market today. Rich Yearwood/The Dealer Connection spotlights truth in newspaper ads, Ed Desmith of Ford stops by to explain airbag seatbelt technology.
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- October 31, 2009 Hour 1
We're number one! We're number one! Well, at least thats what Volkswagen AG hopes to be chanting within a few years. Hear about their agressive plans to be the biggest auto manufacturer in the world, plus Ron Ross stops by for Gasoline Alley, and plent
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- October 31, 2009 Hour 2
Ron Ananian, the Car Doctor, explains how something as simple as swapping out a radio can turn into an electronic nightmare, with todays "Repair of the Week". Plus, calls on slippery transmissions, climate control with ghosts in the machine, and more.
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- October 24, 2009 Hour 1
Back in the old days, when you broke the handle on a hammer, you could just buy a new handle and fix your hammer. Not anymore - hear why the Car Doctors cant even fix a perfectly good tool - for safety's sake. Plus, Rons Soupy Sales impression, a lookat
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- October 24, 2009 Hour 2
Ron welcomes Michael Simon, from Associated Equipment Corporation to the show for a special interview on batteries, chargers, and all things electrical. Plus, Gong Show trivia, a report on windsheild wiper sales on a rainy fall day. Plus calls on timing
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- October 17, 2009 Hour 1
Ron Ananian kicks open the garage doors with big news on how the Na710n.com is going to change your Car Doctor experience for the better. Its a new day where now you can interact with The Car Doctor one-on-one, 24/7 and learn and share your thoughts and q
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- October 17, 2009 Hour 2
When you want answers, its best to go right to the horses mouth. But since The Car Doctor is all about Horse POWER, we went to Ford. Ron Ananian welcomes Wes Sherwood, Safety Communications Manager at Ford Motor Company, to talk about the rhyme and reas
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- October 10, 2009 Hour 1
On this hour of The Car Doctor, Ron Ananian kicks open the garage doors and jumps right in to answering your automotive quandries. Ron Ross stops by for Gasoline Alley, with some insight into how computers have changed the game when it comes to buildingr
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- October 10, 2009 Hour 2
Talking about "Drive By Wire" - did you know that most of your cars pedals and levers dont actually perform their assigned task? Instead, they measure your input, and a computer directs the appropriate action to happen in an instant. Find out why it mak
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- September 26, 2009 Hour 1
You may have the coolest, sexiest, most high tech vehicle on the road, but its all just a fancy paperweight without tires. New higher tarrifs on foreign made tires are supposed to protect domestic tire manufacturers, but could they also fuel a shortage o
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- September 26, 2009 Hour 2
Sometimes in the automotive repair world, owners of vehicles with chronic problems get desperate and turn to mechanics like Ron Ananian for salvation. When flat tires take one family off the road, Ron reexamines the obvious and finds that the devil (or a
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- September 19, 2009 Hour 1
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor kicks open the garage doors with a story about how one wrong turn in a warehouse somewhere can become a repair landmine. He takes calls on do it yourself oil changes in high end cars, tips to keep your vehicles paint looking s
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- September 19, 2009 Hour 2
The Car Doctor gets down to business with the Repair of the Week, with some thoughts on the future of plastic parts in vehicles. Rich Yearwood, sales manager at Schumacher Chevrolet pulls into the garage to talk about GM's new 60 day money back programfo
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- September 12, 2009 Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2004 Dodge Dakota in need of a computer operating system struggles to the front door of Ron’s shop. Will computer reflashing send wrenches and screwdrivers the way of the buggy whip?. Listener Q&A round out the hour
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- September 5, 2009 Hour 1
Who pays when a car company makes a bad car? YOU DO! Learn why research is crucial when choosing a vehicle. Also, guest Ron Ross tells a racing tale that comes down to one-one thousandth of a second between first and second place.
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The Car Dr. With Ron Ananian- August 29, 2009 Hour1
Ron Ananian talks about crush zones and thicknsses of metals, whicih has a bigger difference in safety? The car doctor has answers. Plus, calls on toxic dust from air bag deployment and bubbles in your tires.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - August 22, 2009 - Hour 1
You may have noticed that newer cars often now have longer intervals between oil and fluid changes. Is this a way for manufacturers to help the environment and help you save some money too? Or could they be hoping less maintanance will result in shorter
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - August 22, 2009 - Hour 2
Ron Ananian, the Car Doctor kicks open the garage doors and takes your questions on everything automotive - bumper to bumper and door to door - Ron's got answers to help get you back on the road. Plus Gavin Curtis, Owner of Module Master drops by to talk
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - August 15, 2009 - Hour 1
Talking about...Cash for Clunkers. You've heard the words thrown around a lot in the past few weeks, but is the government rebate program working? Hear real stories - some good and some bad, from listeners who've tried to trade their old guzzlers in for
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - August 15, 2009 - Hour 2
Figuring out whats wrong with todays high tech cars can be like a game of cat and mouse - but Ron Ananian always finds his cheese. Hear how a errant hose tapping a sensor ended up robbing a car of all its power, with Ron's "Repair of the Week". Plus, ca
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - August 1, 2009 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT is the future of automotive design being considered? How a small high school shop project could help us find the next generation of designers. Ron Ross, Gasoline Alley, Hot Rod update and more. Listener Q&A round out the hour.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - July 25, 2009 - Hour 1
On this hour of the Car Doctor, Ron Ananian breaks down the "Cash for Clunkers" program so that you'll know if you qualify, and if so - does it make sense to trade in your old car? Plus news on GM and Chrysler closing more dealerships, and the reasonwhy
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - July 25, 2009 - Hour 2
What do you do when your wipers dont wipe? Find out, with Ron's "Repair of the Week". Plus, emails about the real story on conventional vs synthetic motor oil, the difference between four wheel drive and all wheel drive, and answers to questions on sput
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - July 18, 2009 - Hour 1
These days everybody's trying to save money, cutting back on luxuries and keeping cash in pocket. Has the ecomony changed the way you repair or maintain your vehicle? Theres nothing wrong with saving for a rainy day, but dont let frugality make a small
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - July 18, 2009 - Hour 2
This hour of the Car Doctor introduces a brand new segment - Ron's Road Test...where you get the inside scoop on a brand new vehicle. You cant just walk into a dealership and ask to take a car for a few weeks and put it through the curves, but Ron Anania
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