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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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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - July 11, 2009 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT is your next car electric? Tune in to hear about Ron’s weekly visit to the Franklin Lakes Deli is now in turmoil due to electric cars. 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 11, 2009 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 1989 Volvo (guess who’s?) that doesn’t seem to be able to keep air in its tires. Alan Mulally , CEO of Ford Motor Company sits down to talk to Ron about Ford, the past, present and future.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - July 4, 2009 - Hour 1
Ron Ananian kicks open the garage doors for a special Fourth of July edition of the Car Doctor, as General Motor's future once again hangs in the balance. Ron opens the phone lines and listeners get a chance to speak their minds on the fate of this iconi
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - July 4, 2009 - Hour 2
When was the last time you checked your car's regular maintanance schedule? With the "Repair of the Week", Ron reminds us why skimping a little now on can cost you big time down the road. Plus, news on a new VW electric car, and Hyundai's price-locked g
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - June 27 2009 - Hour 1
Talking about...Cash for Clunkers - will the government's new program help revive the American automotive market and protect the environment? Plus Automotive News, with stories on Hummer and Toyota, Gasoline Alley and your calls answered live.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - June 27 2009 - Hour 2
Talking about...The Repair of the Week, a 02 Durango with brake problems, and why sometimes do-it-yourself repairs are OK and sometimes not. Plus calls on buying vs leasing, getting more miles out of an older vehicle, and what to do with a sticky acceler
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - June 20, 2009 - Hour 1
In hour one of The Car Doctor Program, Ron Ananian discusses the latest auto industry news, including Nissan's plans for a new line of electric hybrid cars, plus is it okay to loan money to fund research by foreign auto manufacturers. Also, Ron Ross stops
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - June 20, 2009 - Hour 2
In hour two of The Car Doctor Program, Ron Ananian discusses The Repair of the Week, replacing the evaporator on a Volvo, but is it worth it when you have to take out the dashboard to get to it, when do you draw the line when it comes to the cost to repai
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - June 13, 2009 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT is this the end of days, for the automobile industry as we know it? Dr. Ron discusses some of the effects the recent bankruptcies and dealer closing will have. Also this hour Ron Ross from M2 Racing calls in from Raceway Park and Dr. Ron ans
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - June 13, 2009 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. A 1996 Ford F250 pickup whizzes its ways into the shop this week with a rusted out oil pan. At 180,000 miles it is on life support or is it? Tune in to find out. Carl Judice joins Ron this hour to discuss his millionm
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - June 6, 2009 - Hour 1
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor opens the garage doors today with a little discussion on the value of working with your hands, and how a changing economy could get more people thinking about careers in auto repair. Plus news on the brand changes in Detroit,G
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - June 6, 2009 - Hour 2
The Car Doctor's Repair of the Week shows just how important it is to find the right oil or fluid for the job. Plus calls on making the choice to repair an old car or trade it in for something new, and Ron's Uncle Steve, a WWII Vet calls in to talk about
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - May 30, 2009 - Hour 1
Ever wonder what would happen if you got to an "exact change only" tollbooth but you didnt have exact change? The Car Doctor tells his story from the Garden State Parkway, plus Ron Ross stops by for Gasoline Alley. And plenty of questions on every make a
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - May 30, 2009 - Hour 2
The decision to buy Foreign or Domestic has been going on since the first import arrived in the US. There's no one right answer, but callers sure love to argue their opinions, and Ron lets everybody have a say. Plus an interview with Ron Pyle, President
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - May 16, 2009 - Hour 1
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor gets you in the know about the newest Partial Zero Emissions vehicles, Ultra Low Emission cars, and what they mean for your bottom line. Plus news on GM and Chrysler closing dealerships, Ron Ross and Gasoline Alley, and plenty
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - May 16, 2009 - Hour 2
The Car Doctor welcomes Sandy Bass Coors back to the show to discuss your right to choose where you get your vehicle repaired. Plus, a discussion about estimates and final costs of repairs, and calls on timing belts, clunky gears and check engine lights.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - May 9, 2009 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor gets you up to speed on the weeks latest automotive and racing news, including Gasoline Alley with Ron Ross. Plus, is it worth it to get a second opinion when shopping for a repair shop? And Ron takes calls on airbag lights, condensers in
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - May 9, 2009 - Hour 2
Ron Ananian keeps the show rolling, by helping people get their cars running in top shape. He answers quetions on fuel pumps that burn out, power windows that only work when its warm, anti theft lights that keep the owner out of the car and lots more!
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - May 9, 2009 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor gets you up to speed on the weeks latest automotive and racing news, including Gasoline Alley with Ron Ross. Plus, is it worth it to get a second opinion when shopping for a repair shop? And Ron takes calls on airbag lights, condensers in
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - May 9, 2009 - Hour 2
Ron Ananian keeps the show rolling, by helping people get their cars running in top shape. He answers questions on fuel pumps that burn out, power windows that only work when its warm, anti theft lights that keep the owner out of the car and lots more!
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - May 2, 2009 - Hour 1
In hour one of The Car Doctor Show, Ron Ananian takes listeners calls, and talks about how to fill up a gas tank when a gas station gas pump shuts down improperly. Ron also talks with Ron Ross, who is calling from the Virginia Motor Sports Park, and theyb
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - May 2, 2009 - Hour 1
In hour one of The Car Doctor Show, Ron Ananian takes listeners calls, and talks about how to fill up a gas tank when a gas station gas pump shuts down improperly. Ron also talks with Ron Ross, who is calling from the Virginia Motor Sports Park, and theyb
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - May 2, 2009 - Hour 2
In hour two of The Car Doctor Show, Ron Ananian takes listeners calls, and gives advice to a caller on how to drain a transmission unit properly on a Ford Fusion. Ron also talks with Tom Wicks of Gold Eagle, and they both discuss about the STA-BIL product
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - April 25 , 2009 - Hour 1
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, helps people get their rides running right, and takes calls on broken down Hondas and Toyotas. Plus the latest news on the state of the automotive industry, including the possible demise of the Pontiac brand. And Ron Ross st
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - April 25 , 2009 - Hour 2
When it comes to automotive repair, who knows best - the computer or the mechanic? Hear Ron\'s repair story of the week, plus Sandy Bass-Cors, Executive Director of the Coalition for Auto Repair Equality joins Ron to talk about how you can help independa
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - April 18 , 2009 - Hour 1
The Car Doctor, Ron Ananian downshifts and guns the engine into todays fast-paced show. From the latest motoring news to stories about speeders, the Car Doctor blends conventional knowledge with synthetic technology to get your car running strong.Plus Gas
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - April 11 , 2009 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT repairing cars in a recession. Are you spending your money correctly for safe dependable travel? Automotive news from around the industry PLUS Ron Ross of M2 Racing joins Dr. Ron in Gasoline Alley. Email & Listener Q&A.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - April 11 , 2009 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2003 Ford Expedition with maintenance and repair issues that get worse as Ron & crew work it due to defective NEW parts. Tune in to find out why New Does Not Mean Good! Email & Listener Q&A round out the hour.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - April 4 , 2009 - Hour 1
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor gets your motor running with the weeks top auto and mechanical news, and takes calls on when to change your timing belt, how to calibrate a broken spedometer, what to do about a broken undercarraige shield, and more.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - April 4 , 2009 - Hour 2
Is it time to start running full synthetic oil? Want to find out what that check engine light really means? The Car Doctor takes your calls, and answers these questions plus lots more - like faulty cruise control, broken starters, and a gas tank that wo
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - March 28, 2009 - Hour 1
Ron Ananian, the Car Doctor gets your motor running with up to the minute automotive news and information, like stories on an increase in EPA Fuel Economy standards, a new Indian mini-car, and proper tire inflation. Plus Gasoline Alley, burn outs, and wh
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - March 28, 2009 - Hour 2
Ron Ananian answers your questions about cars - from clunky transmissions and leaky coolant systems to the right times to change your hoses. Plus Matthew Sapolin, Commissioner of The Mayors Office for People With Disabilities calls in to talk parking and
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - March 22, 2009 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT why you can’t get your car fixed, part two. Dr. Ron goes a little deeper into why you may not have a successful repair experience. Joining Ron in Gasoline Alley are Ron Ross of M2 Racing and Tripp Manley of Manley Performance.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - March 22, 2009 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2003 Toyota with a blown strut and loud noise wheezed into the shop this week. Automotive News of the Week reports on the JD Powers reliability survey. Which vehicle is #1? You will be surprised!
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - March 21, 2009 - Hour 1
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor takes over a new timeslot, now every Saturday from 2-4pm. Its a drag race down gasoline alley, with calls on switching from synthetic to conventional grade oil, the future of auto electronics, and more. Plus Ron Ross from M2r
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - March 1, 2009 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 1997 Geo Tracker with misfires and poor quality parts. With the economy sliding will it help older less know vehicles or hurt them? Tune in to find out. Listener Q&A & email round out the hour.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - Febuary 1, 2009 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT auto repair, family members and the end of the world. Tune in to hear about Ronʼs long distance repair for his sister-in-laws Nissan. Ron Ross stops by in Gasoline Alley for continued conversation about performance. Listener Q&A round out t
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - Febuary 1, 2009 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2001 Ford Ranger with multiple brake problems that require step by step diagnosis and repair. Bob Augustine of Bosch Corp stops by to talk scan tools and diagnostics. Listener Q&A rounds out the hour.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - January 25, 2009 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2000 Honda Odyssey with no heat and multiple problems. Tune in to hear how Ron and crew navigate their way through the mystery. Ron Ross of M2 Racing joins us in Gasoline Alley for continued conversation about the LS
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - January 18, 2009 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT whatʼs in the box? A big box is under the counter at R\A Automotive, whatʼs in it? Can you guess? Tune in to find out. Paul Marshall of Alldata DIY stops by to talk about their recent re-launch of the website. Emails and listener Q&A round
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - January 18, 2009 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. A 2000 Volvo XC70 with fuel trim codes and problems. When all else fails for an accurate diagnosis? Hit it with a hammer! Ron Ross of M2 Racing joins us in Gasoline Alley for continued conversation about the LS9 Corve
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - January 11, 2009 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT taking care of your car and kids. Which one is more important? Ron wonders. Gasoline Alley today covers intake manifolds with Ron Ross of M2 Racing and Smitty Smith of Edelbrock Corporation. Intake manifold design and basics are discussed.E
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - January 4, 2009 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT building simpler cars for tough times. Why is Ford Motor Co. building a vehicle that parks itself? Does the market place show this is important? Ron Ross & Gasoline Alley continues to discuss the new LS9 Corvette engine. Emails and listenerQ
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - December 28, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT warranty work from the dealer. Does the future hold the possibility of independent shops being trained to handle manufacturer warranty with the decline in dealerships? Ron Ross & Gasoline Alley covers the new LS9 Corvette engine. Emails andl
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - December 28, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2003 Nissan Murano that “needs an engine, catalytic converter and many other expensive parts replaced. HELP!†is how the owner put it. Can Dr. Ron ride in and save the day? Arlene Wyman of CALL ME A LIMO stops byt
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - December 21, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT the life and death situations in auto repair. Why repairing struts can be like juggling Jello. Tim McDonnell of Mitchell 1 Information systems returns to continue the discussion regarding computerization of the repair shop. Parrot hands free
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - December 21, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2002 Ford F350 plow truck with a misfire but no codes. With the snow falling and no clear cut fix in sight Dr. Ron reaches into the bag of basics to solve the problem and get the truck back out on the road pushing sno
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - December 14, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT the dollars and SENSE of auto repair. When to replace vs. when to repair? Tim McDonnell of Mitchell 1 Information systems stops by to discuss the changes in repair information organization and presentation to consumers and mechanics. Another
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - December 7, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT why we need to bailout Detroit. Rich Yearwood of Preakness Chevrolet helps answer some of Ron’s questions on why Detroit should get the help they need. At the bottom of the hour Dan Bailey of CARSTAR body shops calls in to talk about thjec
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - December 7, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 1999 Honda that needed a clutch, front brakes and tune-up. By the end of the day. On Friday! Tune in to hear how Dr. Ron operated under pressure. Also this hour Ron and company give away a Parrot 9200 Hands Free Kit.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - November 30, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT the adventures of repairing cars during a holiday week. Tune in to hear some fo the strange requests and situations Ron & crew get into at the shop this week. Ron Ross of M2 Racing rounds out the hour Gasoline Alley with continued discussion
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - November 16, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT GM and why it should not be allowed to go under. Ron speaks from the corner of now is the time to change GM for the better. John Myers of Prestone joins in this hour for part 2 of the Prestone cooling system car care series. Ron Ross of M2 R
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - November 16, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 1997 Ford Taurus with no heat in the car. When all the vital signs come up good (didn’t we talk about this last week?) Ron reaches into his bag of tricks for a miracle cure. John Bolkema of Bolkema Fuel Distributors
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - November 9, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT driving stick and how not to teach it. What do you do when your kids want to learn how to drive a clutch on your truck? (Run Forest, Run) Dr. Ron recalls the week of clutch lessons. Ron Ross of M2 Racing reports in from Gasoline Alley with a
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - November 9, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 1994 Honda Civic and a long suffering cold owner with no heat in the car. When all the vital signs come up good Ron reaches into his bag of tricks for a miracle cure. John Myers of Prestone stops in to begin a 3 parts
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - November 2, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT WINTER GET READY, AGAIN!. Ron shares thoughts on taking care of your cars brakes in round 2 of an interview with Jay Buckley of Bendix Brakes. Ron Ross of M2 Racing reports in from Gasoline Alley with a race report and continued discussion o
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - November 2, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 1998 Lexus LS 400 with a bad starter and bad engineering design is the first repair of the week at Ronʼs shop. Tune in to find out where a starter motor should not be installed. Jay Buckley of Bendix Brakes stops byt
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - October 19, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT WINTER GET READY. Ron shares some thoughts on how electronics have changed the way cars are prepared for the winter months ahead. Mode 6 and how it helps fix cars. Ron Ross reports in from Gasoline Alley with a race report and continued disc
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - October 19, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 1989 Volvo 740 with a cold start cough and wheeze. Tune in to hear how older technology can be simpler to repair when basics are covered first. Jay Buckley of Bendix Brakes stops by the garage for an in depth brake co
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - October 12, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT are you making the change to smaller cars? Has switching from the BIG SUV caused you some space headaches? Help is on the way; Ron provides tips and insight to help solve the problem. Ron Ross of M2 Race inside Gasoline Alley; Upcoming RaceR
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - October 12, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 1999 Chevrolet Diesel truck with “water in fuel†light on that just won’t go away. Why dashboard indicators are so important. The final segment (#3) of the David Buckshaw / Autolite Spark Plug interview. Listene
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - October 5, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT why 4 x 4ʼs are on the endangered species list. Dr Ron brings up one more problem they are facing in these economic down times. Ron Ross of M2 Race inside Gasoline Alley; Race Report from Atco, NJ and how goping too fast caused Ron to lose
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - October 5, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2003 Buick Park Avenue with repetitive tire leaks and why it will cost too much to fix. Tune in to find out how Dr. Ron helps the customer walk through this problem. More of the David Buckshaw/Autolite Spark Plug inte
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - September 28, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT coding and flashing. How a late model Volvo became a dealer only repair due to software costs and complications. And what does coding and flashing have to do with it? Tune in to find out. Ron Ross of M2 Race inside Gasoline Alley; 3,000 hors
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - September 28, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2004 Toyota Sienna in the shop for brakes and service becomes an automotive land mine. Tune in to find out how Ron and crew tiptoe through the minefield. David Buckshaw of Autolite Spark Plugs stops by to discuss spar
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - August 31, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT reading the funny papers. Used car ads to be specific. With the price of new cars being what they are used cars are up in price too. What’s someone to do? Ron Ross of M2 Race inside Gasoline Alley. Q&A with callers rounds out the hour.
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - August 31, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 89 Saab with an exhausting problem. What to do when parts are not available. Is now the time of “Death of the GAS GUZZLERS� Time to do some math before trading in and down. Email Bag and listeners Q&A
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - August 17, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT the difference between men and woman. 55 Chevy update and the pink baby blanket. James Gibney of Michelin stops by to talk tires and fuel economy. A surprise guest at the end of the hour and an even bigger surprise ending as Ron talks abouth
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - August 17, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2003 Audi with repetitive air management codes on an intermittent basis. How does it finally get repaired? Dr. Ron tells all. Also Ron Ross of M2 racing stops by in Gasoline Alley for his regular visit. Email Bag and
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - August 10, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT the Mojave Experiment. What is it? How does it relate to automobiles? Tune it to find out. Ron Ross of M2 Racing in Farmingdale, NJ stops by in Gasoline Alley. Ron & Ron discuss valve train components and how to pick what works best for your
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - August 3, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT using an automotive engine in a marine application. .Ron Ross of M2 Racing in Farmingdale, NJ stops by in Gasoline Alley. Ron & Ron discuss engine performance with out of the box crate engines vs. custom building; off shore performance parts
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - July 27, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT tire date coding. Are you aware that tires have an expiration date? Do you know where it is and how to read it?At what age is a tire too old? Stop by the garage today for the answers. Also Ron Ross of Simonek Performance in Farmingdale, NJ s
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - July 27, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2001 Hyundai with a “fused†rotor and hub problem. The bigger problem is the customer is on a budget. Tune in to hear how Dr. Ron solves the problem. Don’t forget to check out the blog for info not heard on thi
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - July 20, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT you want to be an auto mechanic? A listener writes in to ask is it worth it at the age of 44? Ronʼs answer may surprise you. Ron Ross of Simonek Performance in Farmingdale, NJ stops by in Gasoline Alley to continue the talk about performanc
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - July 20, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. A 1993 Mitsubishi comes into the shop with multiple problems that at first seem difficult but the solutions are basic and simple. Ron reviews a change in NJ State Inspection procedures. Email Bag and listeners Q&A
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - July 13, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT more letters about better fuel economy. Your feedback on past shows and the ideas being brought up. Also Ron Ross of Simonek Performance in Farmingdale, NJ stops by to talk about performance engine building. Email bag and Q&A with callers
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The Car Doctor with Ron Ananian - July 13, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. This week Ron reviews a letter from NJ Assemblywoman Charlotte Vandervalk and her position on Bill#A803- Right to Repair Act. Are consumers being helped or hurt by this bill? Email Bag and listeners Q&A
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The Car Doctor - July 6, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT all the snake oil methods of better fuel economy. Listener letters and feedback open the hour today. Interview with Matthew Sapolin of the Mayors Office, City of NY regarding handicap parking education. Email bag and Q&A with callers
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The Car Doctor - July 6, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. Multiple vehicles with CE lights on that are ignored or repairs put off because they are deemed not important. The Check engine light vs. the oil pressure light; both just as important? Email Bag and listeners Q&A
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The Car Doctor - June 29, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT picking the right grade or octane of gas for your vehicle. Dr. Ron responds to some listener letters asking about this. Continued discussion about hybrids. Email Q&A and listeners calls.
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The Car Doctor - June 29, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 1992 Pontiac Transport with high NOx emissions in need of a catalytic converter. Which one to use from what manufacturer? Email Bag and listeners Q&A
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The Car Doctor - June 22, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT changing your oil. How often? Dr. Ron has the qualitative scientific answers; proof positive from an independent lab report. Continued discussion about hybrids. Email Q&A and listeners calls.
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The Car Doctor - June 22, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 1998 Honda with aP0420 Cat code that sets up a series of discussion on the choice of parts and pricing the repair. Diesel fuel trucker protest in Olympia Washington is covered. Email Bag and listeners Q&A
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The Car Doctor - June 15, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2002 Buick with a simple windshield wiper problem that gets complicated due to an improper repair.Email Bag and listeners Q&A
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The Car Doctor - June 8, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT hybrid vehicle ownership, the conversation continues. Throttle bodies and when they should be cleaned it brought up and discussed with a listener. Email Q&A and listeners calls.
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The Car Doctor - June 8, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 1998 Olds Cutlass with a stalling and no start problem that turns into a common problem but not what you would expect. Email Bag and listeners Q&A
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The Car Doctor - June 1, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT the costs of hybrid vehicle ownership. Are they really more efficient? Which ones are better than the others? With 10 hybrids to discuss look for this to continue over the next few weeks. Email Q&A and listeners calls.
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The Car Doctor - June 1, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. Two Ford Explorers wheeze into the shop this week; both with the same problems. A sign of things to come? Email Bag and listeners Q&A
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The Car Doctor - May 25, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT taking your time to fix a vehicle properly. A 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix with multiple problems. As a salute to Memorial Day Ron interviews his Uncle Steve regarding his WWII experiences in a P51 Mustang. Email Q&A along with call from listener
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The Car Doctor - May 25, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2007 Acura out of a body shop with a VSA light on. An $18,000 body repair goes a little deeper before its done. Email bag Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - May 18, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT vehicle fluid maintenance. Pity your power steering fluid. It gets no respect. Tune in to find out why it is critical to change it as well as other fluids in today’s vehicle. Email Q&A along with call from listeners.
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The Car Doctor - May 18, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2003 Chevy Suburban drive by wire problem that NO ONE can fix. The extra efforts anmd steps needed to diagnose today’s vehicles. Email bag Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - May 11, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT what type and how many tires do you need? What happens when the radio board misfires? How to clean a throttle body is discussed in depth. Q&A along with calls from listeners.
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The Car Doctor - May 11, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week.2001 BMW 3 series with an intermittent bucking problem. Email bag and how not to write an email for help. Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - May 4, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT getting a diagnosis in writing. When you have your car problems diagnosed do you get an estimate or analysis is writing. Some comments and thoughts about hybrids with listener response. Q&A along with call from listeners.
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The Car Doctor - May 4, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2002 Hyundai that stalls and shakes at random. Lack of maintenance and basics help solve this one. Cont’d discussion about the cost of fuel around the country. Email bag Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - April 27, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT electric cars. Is there one in your future? Are you ready to make the switch? National Car Care month concludes with a National Tire Safety week. The Michelin Be Safe Tire Program. Q&A along with call from listeners.
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The Car Doctor - April 27, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2001 Hyundai Elantra with 5 trouble codes. Worn tires, almost front brake time! Where to start? At the beginning, one problem at a time. Email bag Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - April 20, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee shudders and shakes from lack of ????. Simple things to fix expensive problems. Interview with Doug Girvin of Michelin Tires. Email bag Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - April 13, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT carbon cleaning your way to better fuel economy and performance. As the price of gas rises Ron offers tips to help obtain the best mileage for your car. Email bag Q&A along with call from listeners.
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The Car Doctor - April 13, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 98 Dodge Durango towed in DOA from a body shop. Complicated repair with pin point wire by wire testing finds a bad computer. Coincidence or someoneʼs fault? Email bag Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - April 6, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT how is the economy effecting your vehicle usage? Does/Will the current/future price of gas change your spending and driving habits? Email bag Q&A along with call from listeners.
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The Car Doctor - April 6, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 1999 Honda with a stalling problem, service engine & maintenance lights on overdue by 16 months/10,000 miles for its scheduled oil change. Email bag and Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - March 30, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT how there is no new in new cars. NY Times article on the NY Auto Show is discussed. What’s new and exciting about today’s cars? Email bag. What’s parked in your garage! Q&A from listeners.
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The Car Doctor - March 23, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT the rising price of diesel fuel. It’s not just gasoline that is going up in price! How ill the trucking industry deal with rising costs? Another Atwater Federal Pen letter. (Oh Boy!) Q&A from listeners.
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The Car Doctor - March 23, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2002 VW Passat with a misfire problem & hesitation. Find out how electronics and parts are needed to repair another car. An out of country email down Mexico way and listener Q&A.
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The Car Doctor- March 16, 2008- Hr 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2002 Ford Taurus that needs to be baseline repaired for $700. Right or wrong call? Technology and its presence on today’s cars is discussed. Email bag and listener Q&A.
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The Car Doctor- March 9, 2008- Hr 1
TALKING ABOUT how the economy is “driving†people to keep cars longer. Discussed with the listeners why they are spending more money on an older vehicle. Email bag Q&A along with call from listeners.
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The Car Doctor- March 9, 2008- Hr 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2005 Chevy Avalanche with a steering noise that was diagnosed and repaired fairly easy BUT the need to look closely at the quality of parts is discussed, Email bag and listener Q&A.
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The Car Doctor - March 2, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2001 Lincoln with (gasp) new parts that are incorrect for the vehicle. Why information is the key to successful repairs. Email bag and Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - February 24, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT Ron reviews ands to a listener letter about cost to repair. Is Ron right or wrong? Tune in to find out?
Email along with Q&A from callers about their car problems.
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The Car Doctor - February 17, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 1998 Honda Civic with a misfire and a potentially bad distributor. The need to pay for a diagnosis is discussed. A quick tip for headlight cleaning with 3M cleaner and wax. Email bag and listener Q&A
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The Car Doctor - February 10, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT is Toyota set for a fall? Quality control and growing pains are brought to light after a recent newspaper article. What type of car do you drive? Are you happy with it? Email along with Q&A from callers about their car problems.
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The Car Doctor - February 10, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2006 Ford with some lean codes and no apparent problem. And it gets fixed without replacing any parts. How? Tune in. Email bag and listener Q&A
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The Car Doctor - February 3, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT establishing good repair behavior. Do you pick the right oil for your car or not?! How to find out what oil fits your car or truck. The missing check engine light bulb. Email bag along with Q&A from callers about their car problems.
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The Car Doctor - February 3, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2000 Chrysler LHS that stalls intermittently on decal. The repair that couldn’t be and why? Spare parts and a Toyota? Tune in to find out. Email bag and listener Q&A
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The Car Doctor - January 27, 2008 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT raising your car properly! Do you really try to service the vehicle as per the manufacturer or not? A listener’s invoice for cat replacement is discussed. Email bag along with Q&A from callers about their car problems.
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The Car Doctor - January 27, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 1993 Volvo DOA with multiple problems and general poor condition. Can Ron and the crew bring it back to life? Tune in to find out. Email bag and listener Q&A.
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The Car Doctor - January 6, 2008 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2005 Chrysler Town and Country Van with a bad TPMS system. Why cars need to be like refrigerators, simple and cold is discussed. Email bag and listener Q&A.
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The Car Doctor - December 30, 2007 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT the decline in new car sales. The voice of the listener is heard as Ron asks them what is influencing their new car purchase decisions. Q&A with callers about their car problems.
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The Car Doctor - December 30, 2007 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 2005 Subaru as the repair that never was. Ron reviews a repair bill from another shop that is not clearly written. Tune in to find out how this flaw cost the owner more money to repair. Email bag and listener Q&A
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The Car Doctor - December 23, 2007 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT average cost to repair between different makes and models. Ron reviews a report showing cost to repair.
BP Car Care Corner discusses IAC valves and how they work. A very special surprise guest in the last 5 minutes, this hour!
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The Car Doctor - December 23, 2007 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 1993 Lexus and the repair that started 4 years ago. Why doing complete repairs & talking to your mechanic is so important. A WOR holiday tradition this hour ; Ron reads his version of the night before Xmas.
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The Car Doctor - December 16, 2007 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT your love affair with your car Or is that a hate thing? What was your favorite vehicle and why? BP Car Care Corner discusses car maintenance. Email bag and Q&A with callers!
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The Car Doctor - December 16, 2007 - Hour 2
TALKING ABOUT the repair of the week. 1990 Pontiac 6000 DOA, intermittent no start, runs rough. Vehicles like this started the idea of pattern failures in automobiles. Email bag. Q&A with callers.
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The Car Doctor - December 9, 2007 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT technology of vehicles & the independent auto shop. Can they get along? A listener survey is conducted regarding this topic. Email bag and Q&A with callers
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The Car Doctor - December 2, 2007 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT automotive minefields. How a Dodge Dynasty ignition switch failure created an automotive mine field. BP Car Care Corner discusses good mechanics. Email bag and Q&A with callers
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The Car Doctor - November 11, 2007 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT how simple repairs may start out complicated. The 1997 VW & no reverse fixed with GIBBS Brand Spray Penetrant. Interview with Greg Clausen of 3M Corporation about winter car care. Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - November 11, 2007 - Hour 2
REPAIR OF THE WEEK. 1986 Chevy Pickup that needs a "pickup" from lack of power. What can be wrong with a 22 year old truck that everyone has worked on? BP Car Care Corner reviews "forgotten" fluid services. Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - November 4, 2007 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT why do some things wear out too soon? Is it planned that way? Are there really new customers for companies to sell to? BP Car Care Corner discusses tires and tire care. Q&A with listeners
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The Car Doctor - October 28, 2007 - Hour 1
Talkin' about the correct season to wax your car. Ron reads an article from 3M which says waxing right before winter is as important as waxing during spring. Also the Car Doctor answers your car questions.
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The Car Doctor - October 21, 2007 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT the changing face of auto repair. The 1939 Plymouth repair bill for $7.50. How times have changed. Interview with Otto Stefaner of Bosch Corporation about wiper blade technology. Q&A with listeners
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The Car Doctor - October 21, 2007 - Hour 2
REPAIR OF THE WEEK. 1996 Suburban with some bad vibrations and shake. The seat of your pants diagnosis. BP Car Care Corner discusses the tire safety and wear factor rating system Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - October 14, 2007 - Hour 1
Talking about writing a help wanted ad for a mechanic. Ron looks to his listeners fro their input on what sort of ad and how it should be written. BOSCH A/P about oxygen sensors.
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The Car Doctor - October 14, 2007 - Hour 2
Talking about the repair of the week. 1992 Toyota Corolla stalling and wheezing in the door. CE light on but no applicable codes. What does it take to fix this car? BP Amoco Car Care Corner discusses CVT transmissions.
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The Car Doctor - October 7, 2007 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT Nissan electric vehicles, the PIVO2 . Interview with Reid Smith of Robert Bosch Automotive discussing spark plugs and the changes they have been through and will experience in the future. Q&A with listeners
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The Car Doctor - September 30, 2007 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT the trend towards bigger vehicles. A recent news article is discussed that references how the Japanese Big 3 are coming out with bigger vehicles in the next 4 years. BP Car Care Corner discusses gasoline. Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - September 30, 2007 - Hour 2
REPAIR OF THE WEEK. 2001 Kirby Paper Towel Dispenser and how repairing it is similar to repairing a car today. Email bag with listeners questions, comments. Q&A with listeners.
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Car Doctor - September 24, 2007 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT Winter Get Ready. Week 2 on the subject presents some areas and items to check without having to go to a mechanic. E-Mail bag questions and Q&A with listeners.
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Car Doctor - September 24, 2007 - Hour 2
REPAIR OF THE WEEK. 1997 Chevrolet Suburban with a complex steering problem . Layered issues and auto repair are discussed. BP Car Care Corner covers Tire Pressure Monitor Systems. Q&A with listeners.
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Car Doctor - September 9, 2007 - Hour 1
Talking about the horsepower wars coming between some of the car companies as they compete to have the car with the most horses under the hood. Q&A with listeners.
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Car Doctor - September 9, 2007 - Hour 2
Ron's Repair of the week, 2000 Saturn LS2 with a check engine light and a misdiagnosis by another shop gets Ron's attention. Why cars need diagnosis BEFORE repairs is discussed. BP Car Care Corner and Q&A with listeners.
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Car Doctor - September 2, 2007 - Hour 1
Talking about the credit crunch in housing and how it is affecting new car sales. BP Car Care Corner covers transmission servicing. E-Mail bag questions and Q&A with listeners.
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Car Doctor - September 2, 2007 - Hour 2
Repair of the week: 1998 BMW 740iL with mulitple problems and a clogged breather. Fix it now or Fix it More later is discuussed. Where did the SUV category get its start is discussed? Q&A with listeners.
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Car Doctor - August 26th 2007 - Hour 1
In the 1st hour: Talkin' about new engines from GM that self combust. Ron reviews the recent article discussing this. BP Car Care Corner talks about driving the car longer and how to achieve it. Q&A with listeners.
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Car Doctor - August 26th 2007 - Hour 2
Repair of the week: 92 BMW 535 towed in for a no start with fuel dripping out of the exhaust system. Tune in to hear how Ron and the crew pumped it dry and put it back on the road. Q&A with listeners.
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Car Doctor - July 29th 2007 - Hour 1
If you are a person who wonders how things work, then The Car Doctor is the perfect place to talk shop. Consummate car expert Ron Ananian entertains as he informs his listening audience, who are invited to call in with any automotive-related problem or q
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Car Doctor - July 29th 2007 - Hour 2
If you are a person who wonders how things work, then The Car Doctor is the perfect place to talk shop. Consummate car expert Ron Ananian entertains as he informs his listening audience, who are invited to call in with any automotive-related problem or q
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Car Doctor - August 5th 2007 - Hour 1
If you are a person who wonders how things work, then The Car Doctor is the perfect place to talk shop. Consummate car expert Ron Ananian entertains as he informs his listening audience, who are invited to call in with any automotive-related problem or q
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Car Doctor - August 5th 2007 - Hour 2
If you are a person who wonders how things work, then The Car Doctor is the perfect place to talk shop. Consummate car expert Ron Ananian entertains as he informs his listening audience, who are invited to call in with any automotive-related problem or q
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The Car Doctor - July 8, 2007 - Hour 1
Talking about trend to purchases a 4 cylinder vehicle is growing with the price of gasoline listeners chime in with their opinion on what to buy. Interview with Greg Klausen from 3M regarding car care tips for the consumer and DYI'er
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The Car Doctor - July 8, 2007 - Hour 2
Repair of the week: 2001 Dodge Ram Truck with a "dead dog" problem. Bp Care Care Corner covers tires and wheel alignments. Email Bag questions and Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - June 24, 2007 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT drinking the Kool Aid. How much do you believe in your mechanic and their techniques? Interview with David Kellis from Armor celebrating 35 years of car care. Q&A with listeners
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The Car Doctor - June 24, 2007 - Hour 2
REPAIR OF THE WEEK. 99 Nissan Pathfinder with EVAP codes and a bad exhaust system, The BP Amoco Car Care Corner reviews hybrid vehicles. Mail bag questions and Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - June 17, 2007 - Hour 1
1st hour: Talking about fuel economy. Some quick tips as per AC Delco to help improve your care performance and mileage. The BP Amoco Car Care Corner talks about Coolant.
Q&A with listeners
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The Car Doctor - June 17, 2007 - Hour 2
Repair of the week: 99 Dodge Caravan and a front end noise that develops hours before leaving on vacation. The survey about Ford qulaity ratings and a map test coninues. Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - June 3, 2007 - Hour 1
1st hr - Talking about purchasing or leasing a new vehicle, choosing extended warranty or not. The BP Amoco Car Care Corner talks about air conditioning basics. Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - May 20, 2007 - Hour 1
Lack of reliable information for both the technicians & consumers. Does your mechanic have the right stuff? Do questions you ask get answers that make sense. BP Care Car Corner discusses communicating with your mechanic. Q&A with listeners about car probl
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The Car Doctor - May 20, 2007 - Hour 2
Repair of the week: 2003 Ford Focus thats suffering from memory loss. The Focus fails NJ State inspection due to loss of monitoring as being completed status. Tune in to hear what monitors are (if you don't know) & how Ron & crew gave the Focus a new outl
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The Car Doctor - May 6, 2007 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT cost to repair. Why does the cost of auto repair keep going up? Tools, equipment & information costs are discussed with their impact on the shop & the consumer. BP Car Care Corner discusses Evaluate before repair.
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The Car Doctor - May 6, 2007 - Hour 2
REPAIR OF THE WEEK. 1989 Chevy Corvette that no one can fix. A constant rough idle and poor drivability runs Ron & crew to drive hard for a diagnostic solution. It's always the last thing you check! J Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - April 22, 2007 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT National Car Care Month. A basic primer on your vehicles CHECK ENGINE light. The BP Car Care Corner discusses whether to replace or repair? Q&A with listeners about all their car problems & issues.
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The Car Doctor - April 22, 2007 - Hour 2
REPAIR OF THE WEEK. A flashback repair, 1985 Cadillac points out why doing maintenance is so important. To save money you need to spend money because it's easier to maintain a car than repair it. Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - April 15, 2007 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT National Car Care Month. Ever wonder why do you need to do basic maintenance? Learn WHY as well as HOW TO in simplest terms. Plus Q&A with listeners about all their car problems & issues.
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The Car Doctor - April 15, 2007 - Hour 2
REPAIR OF THE WEEK. Return of the Escort- The force isn't with this little Ford as it returns to the shop; this time in the engine's valve train. The BP Car Care Corner discusses gasoline. Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - April 8, 2007 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT National Car Care Month. Taking care of the car's exterior; washing, compounding & waxing are discussed. New products from 3M are highlighted. (www.3Mcarcare.com) The BP Car Care Corner plus Q&A with listeners
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The Car Doctor - April 8, 2007 - Hour 2
REPAIR OF THE WEEK. 2000 Dodge Neon that needed a timing belt. Parts started "falling off" the car faster than Ron & the crew could put them on. Survey of how much do you budget for car repair plus Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - April 1, 2007 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT National Car Care Month. Finding and respecting a mechanic. Interview with BP Amoco Ultimate Golden Wrench winner for 2007 Greg Damon. Spring Car Care Tips. Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - April 1, 2007 - Hour 2
REPAIR OF THE WEEK. 1999 Ford Escort and an off the wall idle speed control problem. Ron reminisces about learning to be a mechanics from his Dad. Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - March 25, 2007 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT why are mechanics always seen as "too expensive". It's about service with a smile. Or so Ron explains to a "new" customer this week at the shop. The BP Amoco Car Care Corner featuring ABS brake issues. Q&A with listeners
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The Car Doctor - March 25, 2007 - Hour 2
REPAIR OF THE WEEK. Déjà vu? Two 2001 Nissan Maxima's with the exact same problems, all in one week? Tune in to hear how pattern failures can be very expensive. Mail bag response to listener letters. Q&A with listeners.
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The Car Doctor - March 18, 2007 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT the flat rate pay system for mechanics. Does it work? Barry Bronson from VALVOLINE Motor Oil stops by for a conversation on Motor Oil, the consumer and Motor sports racing. Q&A with listeners
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The Car Doctor - March 11, 2007 - Hour 1
TALKING ABOUT maintenance and selling repairs. How much is too much? Is the consumer misled by information that talks about "never having to maintain the car". A review of a NYT article on run flat tires. Q&A with listeners
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The Car Doctor - March 11, 2007 - Hour 2
REPAIR OF THE WEEK. The tale of woe when a listener stops in the shop and explains a problem getting their vehicle repaired for the first time at another shop. Q&A with listeners. Further discussion on run flat tires.
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The Car Doctor - February 25, 2007 - Hour 1
Ron talks about his 17year old Chevy truck & the day its RABS module broke. Listeners chime in with their answers to the survey of "What Type of Gas Do You Use" Q&A on all areas of car repair.
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The Car Doctor - February 25, 2007 - Hour 2
The repair of the week. Tune in to hear how Ron fixed a broken Volvo while at the ballet with his wife using only his cell phone. More results from the "What type of Gas do you use" Q&A with listeners about their car problems.
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