Ron starts this episode talking about how to correctly diagnose and fix a vehicle without guessing : talks about repairing the wipers on a 16 Mini Cooper : takes a call on an 07 Mustang GT500 where the cruise control is not working : takes a call on an 11 Wrangler Sport where the brakes are whistling – even if the car is not moving : reads a story …

Ron opens todays Classic Car Doctor episode working on an oldie but a goodie, an 80's Ford Fairmont. Showing us all that vehicle age has no relevance to a diagnostic approach, he walks us through the steps of what to look for in this no crank, no start vehicle. Ron then goes to Iowa on call to discuss synthetic engine oil, air filters and Nitrogen …

In this episode we talk with Che Cooper the founder and president of the www.womenofwolfsburg.com This is an all-women's VW enthusiast group founded here in New England. Che has owned 100 VWs and currently has nine. We also review the 2024 Mercedes CLA250-4Matic.Par john paul

Ron starts todays' episode of Classic Car Doctor talking about his favorite tool; its always right, easy to use and real, real simple, Can you guess what it is? As an example he discusses a repair from the shop this week on a customers older Buick. He then goes to New Orleans for a first call and talks to the proud owner of a 2006 Chevy Silverado t…

In this episode we talk with Che Cooper the founder and president of the www.womenofwolfsburg.com This is an all-women's VW enthusiast group founded here in New England. Che has owned 100 VWs and currently has nine. We also review the 2024 Mercedes CLA250-4Matic.Par johnfpaul

Ron starts this episode with a call on an 05 Sienna that has multiple personality disorder; more than just a miss fire and spends some time trying to convince its owner HOW to diagnose in a consistent manner. His next call is from Richard in Louisiana; he has a 2014 Avalon with a backup camera beeping that stopped working; Ron gets him to the answe…

Ron is very busy this hour; he starts this episode talking about the 80% rule of auto repair; when its ok to take your best shot and guess or as Ron puts it "The Mr. Spock Time Travel Conundrum" to fix a car, He then cites an example from the shop this past week; a 2014 Ford Escape with high mileage and a turbocharger fault. He then helps a caller …

In this second part of Classic Car Dr this week its all phone calls! Ron opens the segment taking multiple questions//calls on transmission service & repair; Both Chrysler products; one a 1996 Chrysler New Yorker and the other a 1998 RAM 2500 Pickup Truck. He then jumps into a conversation picking up where he left off with John from Vermont who has…

Welcome to this weeks Classic Car Doctor lead-off episode. Today its from August 16, 2014 and Ron opens the show with a story from his shop. Things were humming along and flowing UNTIL this 1999 Honda Accord showed up with an intermittent crank but no start problem and no service appointment. It had no spark, no injector pulse and no fuel pressure …

In this episode we were supposed to talk about the 60 years of the Porsche 911, but we didn't connect with our guest. Then we talked with Mark Schieldrop of AAA about AAA's ESG plans. I also wanted to thank all of the people who congratulated me on my NHTSA Lifetime Achievement Award, which I am truly humbled by.…

In this episode we were supposed to talk about the 60 years of the Porsche 911, but we didn't connect with our guest. Then we talked with Mark Schieldrop of AAA about AAA's ESG plans. I also wanted to thank all of the people who congratulated me on my NHTSA Lifetime Achievement Award, which I am truly humbled by.…

Ron starts this episode talking about a recent report on HID and LED headlights, night blindness and problems with night vision driving. He wraps up the 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 driveshaft repair and talks about the 6, almost 7 week search to find the $2300. part. His next up is a call from a listener in Arizona with an 03 Buick Lesabre with q…

Ron begins the hour with a repair from his shop this week; a 2009 Honda Odyssey that has a P0325 Knock Sensor fault; he dives in deep talking about the difference between dynamic and static code faults; how to use them to your advantage; and concludes the segment by finishing the tale with what caused the code in the first place and how common it i…

In this second half of the hours show Ron talks to a listener from Maine that is car shopping. He has a list based on Ron's recommendations in the last few months' Ron walks him thru the good, the bad and the ugly. What to buy and watch out for and what may not be the most desirable. Ron also takes us on a "tour" of how these cars from Model Year 2…

In this blast from the past Ron opens the hour talking about how to be a successful auto repair shop. One of the factors he states is how much auto repair varies by region and location. He offers up his "Dirty Dozen", the basic list of things to always check to ensure a vehicle is in good operating condition. He then takes a call from a listener in…

In this episode I find myself in Denver so excuse a little audio issues. We talk with John Vincent about best family carsPar johnfpaul

In this episode we discuss best family cars, we I went to the Denver auto show and answer a few car questionsPar john paul

How about a 2011 Jeep Liberty that runs terrible and has trouble on hot days? Ron's next up is a bit of a Frankenstein vehicle; the original engine has been replaced by something different .and well, its bits and pieces being held together in this 03 Tacoma. The OBD II port tests show no codes BUT the check engine light is on. Ron offers a definiti…

Ron starts this episode railing about how auto repair is being judged by many and done by few and the amateur pontificators. He makes a strong case about how auto repair needs to be a more respected profession. His repair from the shop this week is about a 2018 Jeep Wrangler with failing rocker arms due to poor manufacturing. He takes a call on a 2…

In the second half of this weeks episode of Classic Car Dr we find Ron finishing up a call from the first half helping a listener make a choice about what vehicle to purchase. He then "take a ride" to Arkansas and helps an older Mazda, a 2002, with a potential charging system problem. Do you like listening to the older shows? Let us know either way…

Welcome to the 1st posting Of Classic Car Dr. This episode of The Car Doctor is from September 27, 2014. In this first half of hour 1 Ron talks about maintaining cars for customers over time; the generational affect of working on the parents and then the kids cars. He discusses an older Jeep that has some serious problems among which is a power ste…

In this episode we talk with automotive consultant, car guy and just a good person Larry Eiden about the New York Auto Show. Then a bit of a warning when shopping on Amazon. Rate This PodcastPar johnfpaul

In this episode we talk with automotive consultant, car guy and just a good person Larry Eiden about the New York Auto Show. Then a bit of a warning when shopping on Amazon.Par john paul

Ron starts this episode talking about the full moon and what strange things happen in a repair shop as a result; one of which was the woman who came in at the beginning of the week & wanted to leave her suitcase in his shop : takes a call on a 12 Camry with a hesitation that's been going on for over 8 years: takes a call on a 14 Charger with ABS an…

Ron starts this episode talking about changes to the car doctor website to help listeners learn more and get more information to solve their problems. He also talks about the next generation of auto technicians; how they can get started in the business and what they should do to stay in it long term. The phone calls start this episode with a return…

Once again we sit down with Haresh Gobin of Launch Tech USA and talk scan tools; what they are and how important to have one to properly perform vehicle diagnostics. The past, present and future development including EV's From March 23, 2024 Hour 2 Broadcast. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

Ron welcomes first time guest Cody Smith of Cloyes Gear, manufacturer of timing chain components and gears. They chat about the do and don't of upkeep and talk in depth about timing chain design and use in today's engines. Visit us at https://www.cardoctorshow.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

In this episode my producer Jesse Wilkins is working in a temporary studio, while WATD remodels the main studio so a couple of minor glitches along the way. We had the opportunity to chat with Jeffrey Mason President and Chief Operating Officer at http://pistonfoundation.org. Their mission is to help build a new generation of automotive tradespeopl…