Have We Fallen Out of Love With Our Cars?
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Hour 2 - October 24, 2026 Have we fallen out of love with our cars, or has owning one just become too expensive? Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor, opens Hour 2 with a question worth thinking about. A customer spends nearly $6,000 repairing a nine-year-old Chevy with just 70,000 miles. Why? Because spending $6,000 to keep a dependable car on the road beats spending $30,000 or $50,000 to replace it. But that gets Ron thinking. Have we lost the emotional connection we once had with our automobiles? From Sunday drives with Dad in an old Lincoln to colorful muscle cars, car washes, and weekend Cars & Coffee gatherings, Ron wonders whether today's drivers still love their cars or simply view them as expensive transportation. Plus, in this hour: 2009 Ford Escape washer pump mystery: A Delaware caller discovers why a failed front windshield washer might actually be connected to the rear wiper motor. Old-school gasket repairs: Tips for sealing a cork valve cover gasket on a 1986 Dodge 600. Coolant isn't just for winter: Michael Marcangelo, Senior Product Manager at PEAK, joins Ron to explain why antifreeze protects your engine year-round. Coolant colors, chemistry, and compatibility: Why choosing the correct coolant matters more than simply matching colors. Concentrate or premixed? Which makes more sense for your vehicle and your maintenance routine? Cooling system safety: How to recognize leaks, avoid dangerous burns, protect pets, and know when it's time to service your antifreeze. Cars have changed. Prices have changed. And maybe our relationship with the automobile has changed, too. But one thing hasn't: Good mechanics aren't expensive. They're priceless. Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor™ — America's Favorite Working Radio Mechanic. Car Advice, Done Right 🌐Visit: CarDoctorShow.com 📸 Follow Ron on Instagram: @ronananian 🎥 Watch repair tips and shop videos on YouTube 📻 Join the conversation LIVE Saturdays 2–4 PM See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.