In this episode of Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor he shares a hard-earned truth: sometimes the best repair decision is knowing when not to repair at all. He opens with Paul’s 2015 Infiniti QX60 — a case of DIY diagnostics gone sideways — where Ron’s careful testing uncovers a failed all-wheel-drive coupler misdiagnosed by others as a transmission issue. The lesson? Put emotion aside, baseline the vehicle, and test — don't guess.

Next, Ron helps a frustrated owner of a 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid navigate a string of electrical gremlins, recalls, and communication breakdowns with the dealer. He offers insight on how to get answers, when to involve corporate, and how to make the system work for you.

Also featured:

• A 2016 Toyota Highlander smart key mystery with surprising safety implications.

• A call from a fellow mechanic about a 2007 Saturn with an intermittent trans fault — and the tough question: patch it or rebuild it?

This episode is packed with technical smarts, straight talk, and a reminder that sometimes, walking away is the best fix of all.

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