{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"$100 Buick, Priceless Impact | The Car That Kept Giving","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/100-buick-priceless-impact-the-car-that-kept-giving","audioUrl":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/340678/2665808/car-connection-workshop/2026_03_27_10_46_42_7eeec123-38f3-4d5b-af7d-ccbe8388efb0.mp3","description":"Sometimes the smallest investments make the biggest difference.In today's Fun Friday episode, we look back at a 1982 Buick Century I picked up for just $100-most of the engine sitting in the trunk. What started as a simple project turned into something much bigger .That became a lifeline.It helped customers in a pinch, kept people moving when they needed it most, and eventually found its way to someone who truly needed a second chance. Not long after, he was back to work - and back on his feet.That old Buick didn't just run...it served.There's a lesson in that. Whether it's maintaining your vehicle or helping someone along the way, consistency and care go a long way.. It's the same philosophy behind the Car Connection fleet maintenance system - keep things moving, rotate the pattern, and take care of what you have. You never know the impact something small can have.Our Motormouth Merch is available for you in our online store at ccbusnet.com, grab some gear & join our crew in the fight against addiction, helping those in need get to a Total freedom Addiction Campus Canada & USA where a New Life awaits them there! Join the fight friends, help us help others. Words are not enough to say how grateful we are to y'all. Skippy & Motormouth.More Episodes and...project Links are available at Car Connection Business Network .com (ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our homepage if you'd like to follow the build & repair work we do, connect with out program partners click their logo to meet them. Thank you for giving them your business. NMJLike, Subscribe Share, Follow, Watch , Listen, Comment on the vids, Ring the notification Bell miss nothing & join our online community. Keep Our ignition on & we'll see you in the next one. Motormouth & Skippy.Happy Healthy Motoring Friends, Peace Patience Kindness Always, Nile Motormouth Jenkins    "},"annotations":[{"startTime":18.8,"endTime":27.0,"type":"car","title":"Jeep Wrangler","url":"/cars/jeep/wrangler","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a7/JEEP_WRANGLER_%28JL%29_China.jpg","quote":"...whether it's a 25 year old Jeep Wrangler getting a second chance at life, or a Nissan Rogue getting its brakes back in order...","canonicalId":"car:jeep:wrangler","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Jeep Wrangler is a rugged off-road SUV known for its solid-axle heritage and strong aftermarket support. 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