Ron Ananian The Car Doctor

This week's Hour 1 episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor features a mix of shop stories and car repair advice. Ron starts by discussing a quieter week at the shop, mentioning how mid-March marks the transition between winter and spring, which leads to slower days for the short term. Grateful for the breather in business he talks about the fun (and sometimes surprising) experience of cleaning out his shop’s back room, uncovering old parts and tools, some of which date back decades. He reminisces about the various parts, including old exhaust studs and EGR valves, and reflects on how car repair has changed over the years, with manufacturers now providing more complete assemblies instead of smaller sub-assemblies. Ron also talks about the sentimental and nostalgic aspects of owning a repair shop, where certain items accumulate over time. He mentions how cleaning out the back room can serve as a reminder of the evolution of the business and automotive technology. The show also features a call from Con