Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

Dead Man's Curve Car Show – September 5, 2015 | Classic Car Show Interviews & Automotive Insights
We’re back with the second hour from one of our favorite on-location broadcasts—and if you love classic cars, car shows, and automotive culture, this hour delivers.
Kicking things off is Candy Clark from American Graffiti, sharing stories from one of the most iconic car movies of all time and her connection to the golden age of cruising.
From there, we dive into conversations with industry experts covering:
Classic car storage tips and long-term vehicle preservation
Custom car building, fabrication, and restoration techniques
Real-world advice from professionals in the automotive aftermarket and car hobby community
Whether you're into muscle cars, hot rods, restoration projects, or weekend car shows, this hour is packed with insight, experience, and passion.
Take a listen and enjoy Hour 2 from the Dead Man’s Curve Car Show—where car culture, classic vehicles, and real-world automotive advice come together.
Car advice, done right.
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Watch & learn – Auto repair tips & videos on our YouTube Channel

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We dug a little deeper into the archives and found the first hour of a live broadcast from the April 2006 New York Auto Show.
In this episode, we’re right on the show floor at the New York International Auto Show, talking with the show chairman and key organizers about what it takes to bring an event like this to life—how it started, how it grew, and what it meant to the auto industry at the time.
But what really makes this a must-listen is the perspective.
You’ll hear conversations about what were then cutting-edge vehicles in 2006—cars that represented the future of automotive technology, design, and innovation. Looking back now, it’s fascinating to see what stuck, what evolved… and what never quite made it.
The audio is exactly what you’d expect from a live broadcast on the floor of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center—a little noisy, a little raw, and completely authentic.
It’s more than just a show—it’s a snapshot of an industry in motion.
If you love cars, history, or just want to see how far we’ve come… this is one you don’t want to miss.
Car advice, done right.
Grab your Car Doctor gear – T-shirts & more at CarDoctorShow.com
Follow the wrench – Instagram @ronananian for shop life & behind-the-scenes

Watch & learn – Auto repair tips & videos on our YouTube Channel

Got a car question? Call the Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 – (855) 560-9900

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This is a rare find.
We recently uncovered a live broadcast of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor from the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, recorded back in April of 2006. This is the second hour of the show that day.
It’s a true time capsule—a look at what the automotive industry was, what we thought was cutting-edge, and how far we’ve come since. From the vehicles on display to the conversations happening on the show floor, you’ll hear the early stages of trends that shaped today’s cars.
Keep in mind, this is a live broadcast from the show floor, so the audio reflects the energy and noise of a real working event. It’s not studio-perfect—but that’s part of the charm.
Take a listen, step back in time, and enjoy the ride.
Car advice, done right.
Grab your Car Doctor gear – T-shirts & more at CarDoctorShow.com
Follow the wrench – Instagram @ronananian for shop life & behind-the-scenes

Watch & learn – Auto repair tips & videos on our YouTube Channel

Got a car question? Call the Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 – (855) 560-9900

Join the conversation LIVE – Saturdays 2–4 PM Eastern


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When a Simple Repair Isn’t Simple: Chevy Cruze Breakdown, Subaru No-Start & Modern Car Diagnostics
Today on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, a routine oil change on a Chevy Cruze turns into a full-scale repair story—serpentine belt failure leads to a bad tensioner, worn alternator, water pump issues, and eventually a radiator and A/C repair. It’s a real-world look at how small problems on older vehicles can snowball fast—and why trusting your mechanic matters.
Ron also takes a call on a 2019 Subaru Outback with an intermittent no-start tied to a faulty key fob and immobilizer system, highlighting the importance of full vehicle scans and proper diagnostics in today’s high-tech cars.
Plus: stop-start system discussions, Silverado settings insights, transmission service advice for older vehicles, fuel system cleaning tips, and thoughts on how modern vehicles are moving toward self-diagnosing and self-calibrating technology.
Car advice, done right.
Grab your Car Doctor gear – T-shirts & more at CarDoctorShow.com
Follow the wrench – Instagram @ronananian for shop life & behind-the-scenes

Watch & learn – Auto repair tips & videos on our YouTube Channel

Got a car question? Call the Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 – (855) 560-9900

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DIY Brake Repair Meets Modern Cars: Electronic Parking Brakes, Scan Tools, Ford Ranger Lights & Dodge 600 Questions
Today on Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Ron opens the hour with a real-world shop story that says everything about where auto repair is headed: what should have been a simple late-model Chevy brake job turned into a scan tool, software update, and electronic parking brake battle just to put the car in service mode. It’s a sharp look at why modern brake repair, DIY car maintenance, and even basic shop work now depend as much on software and subscriptions as wrenches and know-how.
Ron also takes calls on manual transmission fluid choices for a 2003 GMC Sierra, intermittent headlight failure and cruise control issues on a 1994 Ford Ranger, spark plug and maintenance advice for a low-mile 1986 Dodge 600 convertible, and a step-by-step discussion on how to bleed brake fluid properly. If you’ve ever wondered why car repair costs are rising, why late-model vehicles are harder to fix at home, or where today’s automotive technology is taking independent repair shops and DIYers, this hour lays it out.
Car advice, done right.
Grab your Car Doctor gear – T-shirts & more at CarDoctorShow.com
Follow the wrench – Instagram @ronananian for shop life & behind-the-scenes

Watch & learn – Auto repair tips & videos on our YouTube Channel

Got a car question? Call the Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 – (855) 560-9900

Join the conversation LIVE – Saturdays 2–4 PM Eastern



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