Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor

Ron starts this episode talking about the guy who came in who needs to slam his car door to start the car : talks about California wanting to ban internal combustion engines : takes a call from an auto tech student looking for suggestions on what tools he should have for the real world : takes a call on an 03 Yukon XL that keeps getting error codes while towing : call on 89 Buick LeSabre with a heater problem.

Ron starts the episode on carjacking, and interviews Chester Dawson of the Wall Street Journal on his recent article : takes a call on 4 different cars ? 94 E350 motohome, 95 Crew Cab, an 01 F150 and an 04 Explorer where the caller is looking for a scan tool that will work with all : call on 04 Nissan Quest that needs a timing chain : call on 13 Fusion with a rough idle : answers an email regarding electric cars.

Ron discusses a repair to replace a clock spring, and how to work with plastic - takes a call asking what someone should do and look for when changing their oil - takes a call on a 90 Toyota SR5 pickup with major brake issues - takes a call on an 06 Jeep Liberty with a vibration in the front end - and takes a call on a 2000 Malibu that won't start and the transmission is stuck in park.

Ron starts with a call on a 91 Isuzu Rodeo that dies on the road - takes a call on an 05 Chevy Silverado pickup that dies on the road - takes a call on a 95 Firebird that overheats almost immediately - and takes a call on an old Dodge Stratus that he helped diagnose on the show.

Ron starts talking about his recent class on GDI fuel injection with some facts learned in the class - a listener returns to follow up on his recent cabin filter question - answers an email on battery chargers - answers an email on clutch repair on an 08 Astin Martin - and answers an email on cabin filters.

Ron interviews Jason Harris, CEO of Anrin Technologies, about the new DRIVE Service Reminder Tool - takes a call on an 02 Escape that is overheating - and answers an email on an 06 Impala where the radio just stays on.

Ron talks about what it takes to be a good mechanic - and dealing with moaner and groaner customers - tells the story of the Mazda Miata - answers an email on a 2001 Expedition with battery issues.

Ron talks about the ability to hack your car's computer - takes a call on an 08 Nissan Frontier and an 11 Nissan Altima with questions on fuel and cabin filters - responds to an email on self driving cars - takes a call on a 67 Corvette with starting problems - takes a call on an F-150 with intermittent no start - and takes a call on a 17 Escape where the accelerator opened up wide while sitting at an intersection with the brakes on.

Ron discusses the value of troubleshooting and auto repair - takes a call on an 05 Dodge Caravan with an extended crank condition - discusses an article on mechanics working outside in customer's driveways - takes a call on an 06 Grand Cherokee with intermittent no start - and discusses the potential number of cars destroyed in Hurricane Harvey.

Ron starts discussing the shortage of over the road truckers - the repair of the week is the replacement of a bad window switch - discusses understanding the repair process - and takes a call on a 99 Ranger with the check engine light on.

A 94 Buick Roadmaster has a new distributor, a new electronic control module, but still doesn't work : an 07 Prius has its ABS light coming on at exactly 63 MPH : a listener wants to know if the extended warranty on a 16 F150 is worth it : and 1 5 Accord that was jump started now lets anyone start the car without the key fob.

Ron talks with John Burkhauser of Bolt Technologies about communicating with the customer : discusses an article on the VW emissions scandal : talks to a listener with an 87 Bronco about the wrong parts : and puts trouble codes in plain English for a listener with a 2000 Dodge Stratus.

A 94 Buick Roadmaster has a new distributor, a new electronic control module, but still doesn't work : an 07 Prius has its ABS light coming on at exactly 63 MPH : a listener wants to know if the extended warranty on a 16 F150 is worth it : and 1 5 Accord that was jump started now lets anyone start the car without the key fob.

Ron talks with John Burkhauser of Bolt Technologies about communicating with the customer : discusses an article on the VW emissions scandal : talks to a listener with an 87 Bronco about the wrong parts : and puts trouble codes in plain English for a listener with a 2000 Dodge Stratus.

Ron talks with John Burkhauser of Bolt Technologies about communicating with the customer : discusses an article on the VW emissions scandal : talks to a listener with an 87 Bronco about the wrong parts : and puts trouble codes in plain English for a listener with a 2000 Dodge Stratus.

A 94 Buick Roadmaster has a new distributor, a new electronic control module, but still doesn't work : an 07 Prius has its ABS light coming on at exactly 63 MPH : a listener wants to know if the extended warranty on a 16 F150 is worth it : and 1 5 Accord that was jump started now lets anyone start the car without the key fob.

Ron's guest is Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com. They discuss a myriad of topics such as auto leasing and the DeLorean that Paul is watching on a test track as they speak.

Ron talks about insanity in car repair and the insanity at the shop this week in general : talks about leaking posts on car batteries : takes a call on a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am with milky oil on the dipstick : discusses the suspension on an Audi and answers questions on lab scopes.

Ron talks about insanity in car repair and the insanity at the shop this week in general : talks about leaking posts on car batteries : takes a call on a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am with milky oil on the dipstick : discusses the suspension on an Audi and answers questions on lab scopes.

Ron's guest is Paul Eisenstein of thedetroitbureau.com. They discuss a myriad of topics such as auto leasing and the DeLorean that Paul is watching on a test track as they speak.