
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - May 17, 2025 - Hour 1 - Proper Maintenance Goes A Long Way - (855)560-9900 24/7 Hotline
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Week in Review: Orchestrating Chaos in the Shop
In this episode, The Car Doctor Ron Ananian reflects on a jam-packed week at his repair shop. Despite starting with an empty schedule, by Tuesday the shop was overflowing with work—requiring fast decisions and careful coordination to manage the mechanical mayhem.
Highlights from the Shop Floor
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2005 PT Cruiser: A long-neglected vehicle returned with cooling issues. Years after ignoring Ron’s advice to replace the timing belt, the owner finally faced the consequences. Ron installed a thermostat and added K-Seal as a last-resort fix for the aging car.
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2011 Chrysler Town & Country: Rusted components turned a routine control arm job into a full-blown project. The team had to drop the engine cradle to work around seized bolts—a reminder that even desert-stored vehicles aren't immune to corrosion.
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2012 Cadillac SRX: This first-time customer thought the engine was overheating, but Ron revealed the truth: a stuck-open thermostat triggered a misleading warning due to GM’s default strategy. Minimal maintenance over the years left the car beyond practical repair.
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2009 Toyota Camry: What began as an oil change uncovered a cascade of neglected issues—bad water pump, leaking radiator, cracked belts, and more. Despite the chaos, Ron's team got it back on the road, only to discover a failing alternator minutes before closing time.
Takeaway
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, highlights how delayed maintenance snowballs into major repairs—costing more time, money, and stress for both customers and shops. This episode captures the unpredictable rhythm of running a repair shop and reinforces the importance of staying ahead on vehicle care.
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