{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"£10k Rusty Rolls? Just Buy It!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/10k-rusty-rolls-just-buy-it","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308382/episodes/18984303-10k-rusty-rolls-just-buy-it.mp3","description":"We're back and asking - what’s the best colour for a classic car? Is it best to go bright - or be more mature and muted? Plus - all the switchgear and no idea. Some classics have terrible switches, some have cool ones. We’ll name the worst and celebrate the ones that click. And we hear your thoughts on storage, Aussie motors and more Guilty Pleasures. Plus Max has got the hots for a £10k rusty Rolls. Matt's egging him on to buy it. Press play and hear it all unfold.Send us Fan MailFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025"},"annotations":[{"startTime":7.3,"endTime":14.5,"type":"concept","title":"tyre kickers","url":"/glossary/tyre-kickers","quote":"The tyre kickers, classic car chat with Max and Matt. Welcome to The tyre kickers, the podcast for classic car fans on a journey of self-improvement.","canonicalId":"concept:tyre-kickers","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Tyre kickers” is car-shop slang for people who show interest in a vehicle but aren’t serious buyers—often browsing, asking questions, and taking test drives without intending to purchase. In classic-car communities, it can also describe casual collectors who “shop” more than they commit.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Tyre kickers” are people who look at cars and talk about them, but usually aren’t ready to buy. 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