It’s all in the family
Growing up, Ron learned some valuable lessons from his father, a mechanic who serviced President Franklin Roosevelt’s DC-3 aircraft during World War II. He got the repair bug helping his father tune up the family car in time for an annual vacation.
“He taught me to respect tools and machines. My dad, who worked as the lead mechanic for American Airlines at LaGuardia Airport, would say, ‘There is a place for everything and everything in its place. Think your way through the problem, use your head, be precise, select the right tool for the job and you’ll find your way,” explains Ron, who got hands-on experience as a teenager taking apart and repairing anything mechanical from lawnmowers, motorcycles, and cars to even a washing machine.
Ron and his capable staff help the motoring public find the best treatment for a car’s little hiccups and the bigger ones, too.
Knowledge and Experience
Ron Ananian, known as “The Car Doctor,” has been a trusted automotive mechanic since 1979. He began his radio career in 1991 on WFAS AM 1230 in White Plains, NY. In 1998, he transitioned to the WOR Radio Network, where he maintained a #1 position for 15 years. In 2012, Ron began independent syndication, landing on the Talk Media Network, where his show continues to grow, currently reaching 190 affiliates.
Throughout his career, Ron has shared his extensive knowledge on various media platforms, including appearances on ABC’s 20/20, FOX Television’s Fox and Friends, NBC New York News and Court TV. He also served as a long-time columnist for New Jersey Automotive Magazine and continues to contribute to other publications. Additionally, Ron was featured on DIY Network’s nationally syndicated program, Classic Car Restoration.
Major automotive companies, such as A-1 Cardone Industries, Mitchell Information Systems, Alldata Information Systems, Redline Diagnostics and SPX_OTC Corporation, have benefited from his technical expertise and product consultations. Ron is a certified New Jersey Emissions Inspector, an Advanced Engine Performance/L1 Emissions Inspector, and an Automotive Service Excellence-Certified Master Automobile Technician. He continues to receive ongoing training to stay current with industry advancements.
In addition to his radio show, Ron operates R\A Automotive, a family-owned repair facility in Waldwick, New Jersey, where he and his team provide quality, honest automotive services.
On his nationally syndicated The Car Doctor Show, Ron gives motorists helpful tips on how to avoid repair fraud and deception.
Ron is a certified New Jersey Emissions Inspector, Automobile Advanced Engine Performance/L1 Emissions Inspector and an Automotive Service Excellence-Certified Master Automobile Technician. He continues to receive on-going training.
Ron holds a baccalaureate degree in industrial arts from Kean University in New Jersey. He is a former President of the board of trustees of the Automotive Service Association of New Jersey’s Mechanical Division.