Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - February 28, 2026 - Hour 1 - When the Warranty Company Says “Prove It”

An extended warranty company demands an engine teardown to “prove” a known Ford coolant-loss problem — but is it diagnostics or a denial tactic? Ron breaks down why modern engines often aren’t worth rebuilding and why replacement is sometimes the only honest repair.

Plus, a troubling report suggests some drivers are paying for premium fuel but getting less than advertised, a rural mail carrier battles high-mileage GM transmission behavior, and Ron delivers a blunt reminder: stretching oil changes in today’s expensive vehicles is gambling with a $6,000 engine.

Cheap maintenance isn’t cheap. It costs more in the long run.

Good mechanics aren’t expensive — they’re priceless.

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