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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 36 MIN

Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, Classic Car Doctor, September 12, 2015 - Hour 1

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Service Writer Commissions, Trust Issues & Tire Vibration Troubles Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, opens the hour with a candid look at how dealer service writer commissions can influence what you’re being sold—and how to tell the difference between necessary maintenance and upsell pressure. From there, the calls roll in. A listener with a 2008 Audi A3 looks for the right scan tool to keep up with modern diagnostics, while Ron checks in with Sandy from Tire Warehouse in Spring Valley to clarify New York laws about returning replaced parts to customers upon request—an important consumer protection many don’t know they have. Brake maintenance comes into focus with a caller asking about salt-related wear on a 2011 Kia, and another listener shares their experience attending the Deadman's Curve Car Show—a reminder of the passion that keeps car culture alive. The hour wraps with real-world problem solving: a 2006 Ford Explorer develops a vibration after new tires, and a Lexus owner struggles with trust issues at the dealership—raising the bigger question: how do you know who to believe when it comes to your car? Insightful, practical, and always real-world—this is 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  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron starts the hour talking about the commissions dealer service writers make and how it affects the services you are persuaded to buy : takes a call on a 2008 Audi A3 looking for a scan tool : talks to Sandy of Tire Warehouse, Spring Valley,...

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