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Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Classic Car Doctor - August 29, 2015 - Quiet Shops, Classic CRX Decisions & The Truth About “Upgrading” Brakes

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From August 29, 2015 – Hour 2 Ron opens the show with a reflection on the quiet moments in repair shops—and the meaningful conversations that happen between shop owners when the noise fades and experience takes over. The calls cover a wide range of real-world situations. A listener considers buying a classic Honda CRX, sparking a discussion about what to look for in older vehicles. Another caller with a Honda Accord shares frustration with a dealership experience, leading Ron into a broader take on trust and communication in the repair world. An email comes in about a Ford Explorer—but instead of fixing a problem, the goal is to dress up “boring” brakes, raising the question of appearance versus performance. There’s also a maintenance discussion on a Chevrolet Silverado 2500, debating whether oil additives belong in a synthetic oil engine, and a diagnostic call on a Ford F-150 with a running issue that needs a careful, methodical approach. A look back at the cars, questions, and concerns of 2015—and how much, and how little, has really changed. Car advice, done right—then and now. 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     Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ron starts the hour stating that he likes the quiet times in repair shops and discussions between shop owners : takes a call on an 89 Honda CRX asking whether to buy it : takes a call on a 2006 Honda Accord where the caller has an issue with a Honda...

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