{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"#2615: 'Relaxed Fit' Comes for Cars","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/2615-relaxed-fit-comes-for-cars","audioUrl":"https://prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510208/traffic.megaphone.fm/NPR2320462423.mp3?t=podcast&e=nx-s1-5717086&p=510208&d=2268&size=36298589","description":"Raconteur and friend of the show, Daniel Pinkwater has been on a lifelong quest for the perfect car. His is a quest not motivated by horsepower or design so much as the need to find a vehicle that he can get his ‘substantial’ frame in and out of without the use of lubricants. How effective is WD-40 when used as an antiperspirant? Find out on this episode of the Best of Car Talk.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy"},"annotations":[{"startTime":85.26,"endTime":86.94,"type":"car","title":"Chevrolet Vega","url":"/cars/chevrolet/vega","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f5/1971_Chevrolet_Vega-cutaway.jpg","quote":"The Chevy Vega. Man, we had lots and lots of people recommending this car. And understandably, because they sold a lot of these.","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:vega","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Chevy Vega was a compact car produced by Chevrolet from 1970 to 1977. It was known for its innovative design and was part of the subcompact car trend in the U.S. during the 1970s.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Chevy Vega is a small car that Chevrolet made in the 1970s. It was popular for a time but had some reliability issues.","imageAttribution":"Chevrolet pre-1978 (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":110.16,"endTime":110.98,"type":"car","title":"Ford Pinto","url":"/cars/ford/pinto","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a5/1974_Ford_Pinto_-_02.jpg","quote":"The Ford Pinto. This made an explosive entry into the market.","canonicalId":"car:ford:pinto","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford Pinto was a subcompact car produced by Ford in the 1970s, known for its controversial design and safety issues, particularly related to fuel tank placement.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford Pinto was a small car made by Ford in the 1970s. 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It was known for its unusual and not very attractive design.","imageAttribution":"Captainpisslord (CC0)"}},{"startTime":123.4,"endTime":126.5,"type":"car","title":"Renault Dauphine","url":"/cars/renault/dauphine","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3a/1962_Renault_Dauphine_1093%2C_Tour_Auto_2015%2C_Toulouse.jpg","quote":"This could be my vote. The Renault or Renault Dauphin. I like Renault.","canonicalId":"car:renault:dauphine","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Renault Dauphine was a small family car produced by Renault from 1956 to 1967, known for its compact design and popularity in Europe.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Renault Dauphine was a small car made by the French company Renault in the late 1950s and 1960s. It was popular in Europe for its size and design.","imageAttribution":"Handelsgeselschaft (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":134.6,"endTime":136.9,"type":"car","title":"Renault Le Car","url":"/cars/renault/5","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/43/1981_Renault_5_Turbo_%2867472%29.jpg","quote":"The Renault Le Car. Right. That's neck and neck with the Dauphin.","canonicalId":"car:renault:5","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Renault Le Car is a subcompact car produced by Renault in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It was known for its economical design and was popular in the United States during its time.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Renault Le Car was a small, affordable car made by the French company Renault. It was popular in the U.S. for being economical and easy to drive.","imageAttribution":"Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":142.6,"endTime":144.8,"type":"car","title":"Chevy Chevette","url":"/cars/chevrolet/chevette","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/83-85_Chevrolet_Chevette_1.jpg","quote":"The Chevy Chevette. Well, we don't need to mention that they also made the Pontiac T1000.","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:chevette","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Chevy Chevette is a subcompact car that was produced by Chevrolet from 1976 to 1987. It was known for its affordability and practicality, making it a popular choice for budget-conscious consumers.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Chevy Chevette was a small, inexpensive car made by Chevrolet. It was popular in the late 1970s and 1980s for being affordable and practical.","imageAttribution":"IFCAR (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":144.8,"endTime":148.66,"type":"car","title":"Pontiac T1000","url":"/cars/pontiac/t1000","quote":"...that they also made the Pontiac T1000.","canonicalId":"car:pontiac:t1000","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Pontiac T1000 was a subcompact car produced by Pontiac from 1981 to 1987. It was essentially a rebadged version of the Chevy Chevette and was designed to be an economical choice for consumers.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Pontiac T1000 was a small car made by Pontiac that was similar to the Chevy Chevette. It was designed to be affordable and practical for everyday use."}},{"startTime":158.2,"endTime":160.9,"type":"car","title":"Plymouth Volare","url":"/cars/plymouth/volare","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/1976_Plymouth_Volare_%2829487491990%29.jpg","quote":"...the Dodge Aspen or the Plymouth Velary. They were the same car.","canonicalId":"car:plymouth:volare","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Plymouth Velary was a mid-size car produced by Plymouth from 1976 to 1980, sharing its platform with the Dodge Aspen. It is often noted for similar characteristics and issues, including rust.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Plymouth Velary is a car made by Plymouth in the late 1970s. It was similar to the Dodge Aspen and had some of the same problems, like rusting.","imageAttribution":"Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":158.2,"endTime":160.9,"type":"car","title":"Dodge Aspen","url":"/cars/dodge/aspen","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/01/%2780_Dodge_Aspen_%28Orange_Julep_%2714%29.jpg","quote":"...the Dodge Aspen or the Plymouth Velary. They were the same car.","canonicalId":"car:dodge:aspen","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Dodge Aspen was a mid-size car produced by Dodge from 1976 to 1980. It was part of the Chrysler A-body platform and is often remembered for its styling and performance, as well as rust problems.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Dodge Aspen is a mid-sized car that Dodge made in the late 1970s. It was known for its unique look and some performance, but it also had issues with rust.","imageAttribution":"Bull-Doser (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":168.5,"endTime":173.0,"type":"car","title":"Fiat X1/9","url":"/cars/fiat/x1-9","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/93/1978_Fiat_X1-9_sports_%2830922809300%29.jpg","quote":"And one of my favorites, the Fiat X1/9. There weren't many of those sold, but a lot of people who hated them.","canonicalId":"car:fiat:x1-9","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Fiat X1/9 is a two-seat sports car produced by Fiat from 1972 to 1989. It is known for its mid-engine layout and distinctive wedge shape, making it a unique offering in the small sports car market.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Fiat X1/9 is a small sports car made by Fiat. It has a unique design and is known for being fun to drive, but not everyone liked it.","imageAttribution":"Sicnag (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":177.4,"endTime":181.8,"type":"car","title":"Cadillac Cimarron","url":"/cars/cadillac/cimarron","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4d/1982_Cadillac_Cimarron%2C_front_left.jpg","quote":"Here's one of my personal favorites, the Cadillac Cimarron. This was General Motors. One of the earliest attempts to pass off a Cavalier as a Cadillac.","canonicalId":"car:cadillac:cimarron","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Cadillac Cimarron was a compact luxury car produced by Cadillac from 1981 to 1988. It was based on the Chevrolet Cavalier, which led to criticism for being a rebadged economy car.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Cadillac Cimarron is a small luxury car that Cadillac made in the 1980s. It was criticized because it was very similar to a cheaper Chevrolet model.","imageAttribution":"Improbcat (CC BY-SA 3.0)"}},{"startTime":181.8,"endTime":186.6,"type":"car","title":"Chevrolet Cavalier","url":"/cars/chevrolet/cavalier","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7c/CHEVROLET_CAVALIER_China.jpg","quote":"One of the earliest attempts to pass off a Cavalier as a Cadillac. And it worked.","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:cavalier","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Chevrolet Cavalier is a compact car that was produced by Chevrolet from 1981 to 2005. It was known for its affordability and practicality, making it a popular choice among budget-conscious consumers.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Chevrolet Cavalier is a small, affordable car that was made for many years. It was popular because it was easy to buy and use.","imageAttribution":"Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":197.34,"endTime":202.56,"type":"car","title":"Volkswagen Bus","url":"/cars/volkswagen/bus","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/50/1964_Volkswagen_T1_Transporter_Kombi_bus_%286105785703%29.jpg","quote":"... us a note saying, you guys mentioned that the VW bus was a death trap if you were  in a head-on collis...","canonicalId":"car:volkswagen:bus","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Volkswagen Bus, also known as the Type 2 or Kombi, is a classic van that gained fame in the 1960s as a symbol of the hippie movement and road trips. Its spacious interior and distinctive boxy shape made it a favorite for families and travelers alike. 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The Daihatsu Charade.","canonicalId":"car:daihatsu:charade","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Daihatsu Charade is a subcompact car produced by the Japanese automaker Daihatsu from 1977 to 2000. It was known for its compact size and fuel efficiency, making it a popular choice in various markets.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Daihatsu Charade is a small car made by a Japanese company called Daihatsu. It was made for many years and is known for being easy to drive and good on gas.","imageAttribution":"Toquehusk (CC BY 4.0)"}},{"startTime":239.14,"endTime":241.94,"type":"car","title":"Ford Excursion","url":"/cars/ford/excursion","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/18/%2705_Ford_Excursion_Limousine_%28Vancouver_2010%29.jpg","quote":"...And the Ford Excursion. Yeah. And that's on the list for obvious reasons.","canonicalId":"car:ford:excursion","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford Excursion is a large SUV produced by Ford from 2000 to 2005. It was known for its massive size and capability, often used for towing and transporting large groups.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford Excursion is a very big SUV made by Ford. It was built to carry many people and tow heavy things, but some people think it's too big or impractical.","imageAttribution":"Bull-Doser (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":366.9,"endTime":373.2,"type":"car","title":"Mercury Tracer","url":"/cars/mercury/tracer","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/1995_Mercury_Tracer_Wagon%2C_front_left%2C_09-24-2022.jpg","quote":"Well, I'm calling you about my 1991 Mercury Tracer, which I love. It's got 160,000 miles on it and still going strong.","canonicalId":"car:mercury:tracer","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Mercury Tracer is a compact car that was produced by the Mercury division of Ford from 1987 to 1999. It was known for its affordability and practicality, making it a popular choice among budget-conscious buyers.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Mercury Tracer is a small car made by the Mercury brand, which is part of Ford. It was designed to be affordable and is often seen as a good option for people looking for a reliable vehicle.","imageAttribution":"MercurySable99 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":396.7,"endTime":399.8,"type":"term","title":"overdrive","url":"/glossary/overdrive","quote":"It almost gets dropped out of overdrive. And if I pull over to the side or pull off the highway or something, put it in park and then drive again, it's fine.","canonicalId":"term:overdrive","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Overdrive is a gear in an automatic transmission that allows the engine to operate at lower RPMs while maintaining speed, improving fuel efficiency. It is typically engaged at higher speeds to reduce engine wear and save fuel.","simplifiedExplanation":"Overdrive is a special gear that helps your car use less fuel when driving fast. It makes the engine work less hard, which can save gas."}},{"startTime":410.2,"endTime":413.3,"type":"term","title":"check engine light","url":"/glossary/check-engine-light","quote":"Now, the check engine light will come on for a little bit, but it doesn't stay on. It'll pop on and then it'll go off.","canonicalId":"term:check-engine-light","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The check engine light is a warning indicator on a vehicle's dashboard that signals potential issues with the engine or emissions system. It can illuminate for various reasons, ranging from minor issues to serious engine problems.","simplifiedExplanation":"The check engine light is a warning light on your dashboard that tells you something might be wrong with your car's engine. It can mean anything from a simple fix to something more serious."}},{"startTime":441.1,"endTime":445.0,"type":"term","title":"automatic transmission","url":"/glossary/automatic-transmission","quote":"Is this an automatic transmission? It is, yep. I'm going to suggest that it in fact has downshifted.","canonicalId":"term:automatic-transmission","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"An automatic transmission is a type of vehicle transmission that automatically changes the gear ratio as the vehicle moves, allowing the driver to focus on driving without needing to manually shift gears. This system uses a complex set of gears and hydraulic systems to manage power delivery from the engine to the wheels.","simplifiedExplanation":"An automatic transmission is a system in a car that changes gears for you, so you don't have to do it yourself. This makes driving easier, especially in stop-and-go traffic."}},{"startTime":463.7,"endTime":466.5,"type":"term","title":"trouble code","url":"/glossary/trouble-code","quote":"...they've never been able to get a trouble code out of it? 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It helps the car go faster or slower depending on the gear you select."}},{"startTime":656.1,"endTime":661.5,"type":"car","title":"Ford Aerostar","url":"/cars/ford/aerostar","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f3/%2789-%2791_Ford_Aerostar_SWB.jpg","quote":"I was driving my Ford Aerostar van down the road in Allenton, Texas, last June, first hint, when all of a sudden, hint, first hint, June, I heard a muffled bang that was immediately followed by the motor dying out.","canonicalId":"car:ford:aerostar","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford Aerostar is a minivan that was produced by Ford from 1986 to 1997. It was known for its spacious interior and versatility, making it a popular choice for families during its production years.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford Aerostar is a type of minivan that Ford made in the late 1980s and 1990s. It was designed to be roomy and practical for families.","imageAttribution":"Bull-Doser (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":741.8,"endTime":743.1,"type":"term","title":"refrigerant","url":"/glossary/refrigerant","quote":"...filling the engine compartment with what? Refrigerant. Refrigeranty. Refrigerant.","canonicalId":"term:refrigerant","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Refrigerant is a substance used in air conditioning systems to absorb and release heat, allowing the system to cool the air. It circulates through the system, changing from gas to liquid and back again to facilitate this process.","simplifiedExplanation":"Refrigerant is a chemical used in air conditioners to help cool the air. 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