{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"#083 - Americans Are Keeping Cars Much Longer, Car Auction Manipulation, Right To Repair, & More","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/083-americans-are-keeping-cars-much-longer-car-auction-manipulation-right-to-repair-more","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a27c5be2-58fd-4917-b4dd-e4be0ef73abd/83_-_.mp3?dest-id=4820525","description":"Support Clutch Culture Content by ordering The Complete Detail Kit from hyperCLEAN: Support those that support the show! We're building the biggest online car club in the world. Join the community! clutch.club Clutch Culture Hoodies BACK IN STOCK: https://hypercleanstore.com/collections/gear-up/products/clutch-culture-hoodie Enjoying the show? Drop us a 5 Star rating AND review. Thanks in advance! Sharing the show is the best way to help it grow! Email your questions, topics, stories: clutchculturepodcast@gmail.com If you're a parts manufacturer or supplier that want's to be apart of either the 2003 LX470 or 2014 Gen 1 SVT Raptor, get in touch with us via email at clutchculturepodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on social @ClutchCulturePod on Instagram & TikTok"},"annotations":[{"id":421268,"startTime":40.9,"endTime":47.1,"type":"concept","title":"mileage","url":"/glossary/mileage","quote":"for all the Toyota fanboys out there, I don't I just happen to have the toilet is that do need work when they have mileage on them. I know there's a lot of people out there that their toilet is never having any issues, you know, 450,000 miles.","canonicalId":"concept:mileage","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.4,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In car talk, mileage is a practical measure of how much wear and aging a vehicle has accumulated. 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Old or contaminated fluid can contribute to steering feel issues and can be part of a “while you’re in there” maintenance plan during other under-hood work.","simplifiedExplanation":"Power steering fluid helps your steering feel lighter. If it’s old or dirty, steering can feel off, so some owners refresh it during bigger maintenance jobs."}},{"id":421275,"startTime":176.8,"endTime":182.4,"type":"term","title":"brake fluid","url":"/glossary/brake-fluid","quote":"go through power steering fluid, go through all new brake fluid, all the dips, all that stuff is going to be handled.","canonicalId":"term:brake-fluid","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Brake fluid is the hydraulic fluid that transfers force from the brake pedal to the brake calipers. Fresh brake fluid helps maintain consistent braking response because brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, which can affect performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"Brake fluid is the fluid that makes your brakes work when you press the pedal. Over time it can absorb water, which can make braking feel less consistent."}},{"id":421276,"startTime":176.8,"endTime":182.4,"type":"term","title":"coolant system","url":"/glossary/coolant-system","quote":"So I'm going to have him go through the coolant system, go through power steering fluid, go through all new brake fluid...","canonicalId":"term:coolant-system","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The coolant system circulates engine coolant to control operating temperature and prevent overheating. 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The host is saying that even everyday drivers (like parents) can end up in cars with enormous power numbers now, thanks to EV tech.","imageAttribution":"Charles from Port Chester, New York (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"id":421289,"startTime":698.3,"endTime":703.0,"type":"term","title":"flywheel","url":"/glossary/flywheel","quote":"when a car had 250 horsepower 300, if you were lucky, and that was for the flywheel, not even to the wheel, it was a really fast car to this day","canonicalId":"term:flywheel","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Flywheel” horsepower is measured at the engine before power is lost through the drivetrain. 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It’s often done to make room for bigger tires or other parts, but it can be irreversible and hurt the car’s value."}},{"id":421295,"startTime":923.1,"endTime":927.8,"type":"term","title":"engine to be stressed","url":"/glossary/engine-to-be-stressed","quote":"people are putting on modifications on the engine to cause the engine to be stressed, if not blow up. And now everybody looks around and goes, Where's all the Mark fours?","canonicalId":"term:engine-to-be-stressed","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Engine to be stressed” describes pushing the engine beyond its intended operating margins—typically via aggressive tuning or unsupported hardware changes. The host links this to catastrophic outcomes (“if not blow up”), meaning the modifications can cause mechanical failure.","simplifiedExplanation":"The host means the modifications make the engine work too hard. If you push it past what it can handle, it can fail—sometimes very quickly."}},{"id":421296,"startTime":981.4,"endTime":984.8,"type":"term","title":"resale","url":"/glossary/resale","quote":"And if you ever really care about resale or what it's going to be in the\n[981.4s] future, maybe really dissect what you're doing right now. Yeah. And how much of the thought is","canonicalId":"term:resale","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Resale value is how much a car is expected to sell for later. The host is arguing that if you care about resale, you should think about how your current choices (including modifications and maintenance) affect that future price.","simplifiedExplanation":"Resale means what the car might be worth when you sell it later. The host is saying your decisions today can change how much money you get back down the road."}},{"id":421297,"startTime":1060.5,"endTime":1069.0,"type":"term","title":"Raptor suspension rebuild","url":"/glossary/raptor-suspension-rebuild","quote":"So I got word the other day, actually, Tuesday of this week that the parts that we were waiting on that were on\n[1064.0s] backwater for the Raptor suspension rebuild are coming back in stock early mid July.","canonicalId":"term:raptor-suspension-rebuild","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A suspension rebuild means disassembling and refreshing worn suspension components so the vehicle rides and handles correctly again. 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It’s especially significant to collectors because only a limited number were built, so authenticity and correct documentation matter a lot.","simplifiedExplanation":"L88 is a special high-performance Corvette variant that collectors care about. Because it was made in limited numbers, people scrutinize whether a car is truly an L88 and whether the paperwork matches."}},{"id":421328,"startTime":2786.7,"endTime":2821.2,"type":"term","title":"shill bidding","url":"/glossary/shill-bidding","quote":"there's auctions of K-trucks that they found that guys are pulling off, shill bidding, running accounts where it makes it looks like it's not coming from a dealer, but it was actually a dealer. Then you have this other situation.","canonicalId":"term:shill-bidding","priority":0.85,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Shill bidding is when someone places bids to artificially drive the price up, usually to make the sale look more competitive or to benefit the seller. In car auctions, it can be done using fake bidder accounts or accounts controlled by the seller/dealer.","simplifiedExplanation":"Shill bidding is when bids are faked to push the price higher. It makes it look like lots of real people want the car, even if the “bidders” aren’t genuine."}},{"id":421329,"startTime":2811.8,"endTime":2821.2,"type":"term","title":"chandelier bidding","url":"/glossary/chandelier-bidding","quote":"in a live, in an in-person auction, they call it, you know, chandelier bidding or, or, or shill bidding or whatever.","canonicalId":"term:chandelier-bidding","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Chandelier bidding is a type of auction manipulation where bids are placed to create the appearance of demand, often without any real intent to buy. It’s a cousin of shill bidding and is discussed as a tactic in live auctions.","simplifiedExplanation":"Chandelier bidding is when bids are used more to create a show than to actually buy the item. It can make the auction look hotter than it really is."}},{"id":421330,"startTime":2870.3,"endTime":2880.0,"type":"brand","title":"Wicked Motorsports","url":"/glossary/wicked-motorsports","quote":"you completely brought this Corvette up auctions out of no reason. You do follow Wicked Motorsports. They basically make custom, they make custom Porsches or custom Porsche parts for the most part.","canonicalId":"brand:wicked-motorsports","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Wicked Motorsports is mentioned as a shop that builds custom cars and parts, specifically described here as making custom Porsches or Porsche parts. The host uses it as a reference point while discussing how some auction stories connect to real builders and authenticity."}},{"id":421331,"startTime":2897.7,"endTime":2901.0,"type":"term","title":"market manipulation","url":"/glossary/market-manipulation","quote":"I don't know if you guys are familiar with market manipulation and shill bidding, but I've been to really high end auctions at Pebble Beach...","canonicalId":"term:market-manipulation","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Market manipulation is when someone tries to influence prices or bidding outcomes through deceptive or unfair tactics rather than genuine demand. In auctions, it can mean creating the illusion that bids are higher than they really are.","simplifiedExplanation":"Market manipulation is cheating the system to make prices look higher (or lower) than they really are. In an auction, it can involve tricks that make other people think the car is getting more bids than it actually is."}},{"id":421332,"startTime":2904.8,"endTime":2910.0,"type":"place","title":"Pebble Beach","url":"/glossary/pebble-beach","quote":"I don't know if you guys are familiar with market manipulation and shill bidding, but I've been to really high end auctions at Pebble Beach and I'm talking like major auction houses...","canonicalId":"place:pebble-beach","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Pebble Beach is a famous California venue best known for high-end automotive events and auctions. Because it’s associated with luxury cars and major auction houses, it’s often used as a reference point for how sophisticated (and sometimes controversial) auction tactics can be.","simplifiedExplanation":"Pebble Beach is a well-known luxury car event area in California. People use it as an example of the kind of high-end auctions where you might see serious bidding tactics."}},{"id":421333,"startTime":2923.9,"endTime":2927.3,"type":"term","title":"reserve","url":"/glossary/reserve","quote":"The price in the auction was getting close to my reserve. So I motioned to the auctioneer to lift the reserve and let the car go.","canonicalId":"term:reserve","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An auction reserve is the minimum price the seller is willing to accept. If bidding doesn’t reach the reserve, the seller can typically refuse to sell, even if there are bids.","simplifiedExplanation":"A reserve is the lowest price the seller will accept. If the bidding doesn’t hit that number, the seller can choose not to sell the car."}},{"id":421334,"startTime":2952.5,"endTime":2960.0,"type":"term","title":"fine print","url":"/glossary/fine-print","quote":"This is in the fine print of the paperwork you sign when you're a bidder in these auctions. They are allowed to do this.","canonicalId":"term:fine-print","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Fine print” refers to the detailed contract language that governs what auction participants are allowed to do. In this context, the speaker claims the rules permit tactics like shill bidding, so buyers are effectively agreeing to those terms when they register.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Fine print” means the detailed rules in the paperwork. The speaker is saying the auction paperwork may allow certain bidding tricks, and you agree to them when you sign up."}},{"id":421335,"startTime":3315.3,"endTime":3319.8,"type":"term","title":"holy grail car","url":"/glossary/holy-grail-car","quote":"[3315.3s] out through the comment section. That's pretty what that's crazy, considering the holy grail car.\n[3319.8s] Yeah. So if you think about it, if this guy doesn't get word that this car is for sale,","canonicalId":"term:holy-grail-car","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"\"Holy grail car\" is enthusiast slang for an extremely desirable, hard-to-find vehicle that collectors obsess over. In this context, it’s used to highlight how rare and valuable the referenced Corvette L88 is.","simplifiedExplanation":"A \"holy grail car\" is a dream car for collectors—something rare that people really want. Here it’s describing the L88 as a top target."}},{"id":421336,"startTime":3345.1,"endTime":3357.0,"type":"concept","title":"in person auctions","url":"/glossary/in-person-auctions","quote":"[3345.1s] recourse for that if you're the buyer of that. No, I mean, you know, I've had some situations\n[3350.5s] where lawyers had to get involved with in person auctions. And let me tell you, you better have","canonicalId":"concept:in-person-auctions","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In-person auctions can create a high-stakes environment where buyers have limited time to verify authenticity and condition. If something is misrepresented, the buyer may have to pursue expensive legal action to recover losses.","simplifiedExplanation":"In-person auctions move fast, so it can be hard to double-check everything. If you buy the wrong thing or it wasn’t as described, getting your money back can require costly lawyers."}},{"id":421337,"startTime":3361.6,"endTime":3372.6,"type":"concept","title":"litigation","url":"/glossary/litigation","quote":"[3361.6s] you should get, you just paid for 2345 or other cars you could have bought.\n[3366.9s] Because if you think litigation is cheap, you haven't really ever hired anybody on your behalf","canonicalId":"concept:litigation","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Litigation is the process of taking a dispute to court, typically involving attorneys, filings, and time. The host is emphasizing that legal fights over auction purchases are rarely cheap, so buyers need to be careful before bidding.","simplifiedExplanation":"Litigation means suing someone and going through the court system. The point here is that lawyers and court costs add up quickly, so it’s not a simple or inexpensive fix after a bad purchase."}},{"id":421338,"startTime":3390.8,"endTime":3414.0,"type":"concept","title":"auction manipulation","url":"/glossary/auction-manipulation","quote":"[3390.8s] A lot of the\n[3394.5s] last 17 months ago, nobody was talking about this. Everybody thought these platforms were on\n[3400.9s] the up and up. And I'm not saying they aren't. I'm saying they're saying very, very suspicious\n[3407.7s] results and auctions being taken down and emails being shared","canonicalId":"concept:auction-manipulation","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Auction manipulation refers to actions that distort bidding outcomes or mislead buyers—such as questionable listings, suspicious results, or information being shared in ways that undermine trust. The discussion suggests platforms may not always respond quickly when red flags appear.","simplifiedExplanation":"Auction manipulation means someone is trying to game the auction so other people overpay or buy something they shouldn’t. The concern is that the platform may leave suspicious listings up for a while."}},{"id":421339,"startTime":3550.0,"endTime":3566.6,"type":"topic","title":"super Saturday","quote":"[3543.8s] and one of the most\n[3549.5s] popular things that most people don't realize, and I remember I saw a certain collection probably\n[3558.6s] on Saturday, which is sort of, they call it super Saturday. And, you know, it's kind of like the\n[3563.0s] night everybody has, right? Cause you can drink. You didn't have to go to work. You don't have to\n[3566.6s] work on Sunday.","canonicalId":"topic:super-saturday","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Super Saturday” is an event-day nickname used by some auction organizers to describe a high-attendance, high-energy auction session. The speaker uses it to explain how certain collections can be marketed and scheduled to maximize crowd attention and bidding momentum."}},{"id":421340,"startTime":3580.2,"endTime":3642.6,"type":"term","title":"car auction","url":"/glossary/car-auction","quote":"I said, there's no bidders. I said, all this is fake. And he's like, what do you mean? ... those cars were pre sold.","canonicalId":"term:car-auction","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A car auction is a structured marketplace where vehicles are sold to the highest bidder (or sometimes via reserved outcomes). The host is using the auction format to explain how bidding can be manipulated when deals are arranged ahead of time.","simplifiedExplanation":"A car auction is where cars are sold to buyers who bid against each other. The point here is that the host thinks the bidding may be staged or controlled."}},{"id":421341,"startTime":3585.0,"endTime":3600.9,"type":"concept","title":"pre-sold","url":"/glossary/pre-sold","quote":"They already got somebody to say, I'll pay 20 million for all that, but go through the auction. So it didn't matter what the bids were, the cars were already sold.","canonicalId":"concept:pre-sold","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.88,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The host is describing auction “pre-selling,” where the outcome is effectively predetermined before the bidding happens. In practice, that can mean the seller has already lined up a buyer at a target price, so the auction becomes more about process than price discovery.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re saying the auction might not be real competition. The cars could already have a buyer lined up, so the bidding doesn’t really decide the final price."}},{"id":421342,"startTime":3663.6,"endTime":3685.8,"type":"concept","title":"money laundering","url":"/glossary/money-laundering","quote":"whether they're a law enforcement agent, whether they are somebody that has that in their backstory, horses, fine art, luxury real estate, that used to be the holy trinity of laundering money. ... those inside go nice way to park some money if it's illegal.","canonicalId":"concept:money-laundering","priority":0.8,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Money laundering is the process of disguising illegal money so it appears legitimate. The host claims certain luxury categories—like cars—can be used to “park” money in a way that’s harder for outsiders to trace, especially when values are subjective or manipulated.","simplifiedExplanation":"Money laundering is when someone tries to hide where illegal money came from. The host is saying cars can be used in that kind of scheme because they can be bought and sold at confusing or inflated prices."}},{"id":421343,"startTime":3729.1,"endTime":3745.6,"type":"brand","title":"Ferrari","url":"/glossary/ferrari","quote":"there was some recent Ferrari\nbig results. And I had five real Ferrari collectors independently message me and go,","canonicalId":"brand:ferrari","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Ferrari is an Italian supercar and sports-car brand whose high-end collector market can attract scrutiny around pricing and authenticity. The host is discussing suspicious bidding/transaction patterns involving Ferrari results and collectors’ concerns.","simplifiedExplanation":"Ferrari is a famous Italian car brand known for high-value sports cars. The host is saying some Ferrari auction activity might not be as straightforward as it looks."}},{"id":421344,"startTime":3752.8,"endTime":3769.4,"type":"concept","title":"diligence is the name of the game","url":"/glossary/diligence-is-the-name-of-the-game","quote":"If there's a car on a platform and it's the one you want and that's\nwhat you want, you just better understand diligence is the name of the game and you better know what\nyou're doing.","canonicalId":"concept:diligence-is-the-name-of-the-game","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.72,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Diligence” here means doing thorough, proactive checking before buying—especially important in auctions where you may have limited recourse if something is wrong. The host is emphasizing that buyers should verify details and condition rather than relying on the listing or seller’s claims.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re saying you have to be careful and do your homework before you buy. At auctions, it’s on you to check the car closely because there may not be much help afterward."}},{"id":421345,"startTime":3822.9,"endTime":3835.6,"type":"term","title":"car with a fine tooth comb","quote":"and they need to go through your car with a fine tooth comb.\nHere's what they should do.","canonicalId":"term:car-with-a-fine-tooth-comb","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Fine tooth comb” is used as a metaphor for an extremely detailed inspection. In auction buying terms, it implies going beyond a quick look—checking for subtle damage, wear patterns, and discrepancies that could affect value or safety.","simplifiedExplanation":"They mean the inspection should be very thorough, not just a quick glance. Think of it like checking every detail so you don’t miss hidden problems."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Robert Garza","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Nick Walters","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/083-americans-are-keeping-cars-much-longer-car-auction-manipulation-right-to-repair-more/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}