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#542 John Clay Wolfe Show 02.14.26

#542 John Clay Wolfe Show 02.14.26

The John Clay Wolfe Show Feb 14, 2026 144 min
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About this episode

John Clay Wolfe and his crew share a lively and humorous discussion about unusual finds in cars, including a surprising discovery of a sex toy hidden in a Honda CRV during a vehicle inspection in San Diego. They dive into the story behind the missing seats and the mysterious device, with input from JD Ryan's brother offering comedic insight. The show also touches on cold weather anecdotes, their car buying business GiveMeTheVin.com, and listener stories about unexpected storage unit auctions filled with marijuana. The episode blends automotive topics with offbeat humor and real-life oddities.

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Car

Honda Crv Honda

"but it's pretty obvious it's a CRV Honda CRV. Yes, sir."

The Honda CR-V is a type of small SUV, which means it is a car with more space and can carry more people or stuff. It's popular because it is easy to drive and doesn't use too much gas.

Car

Chrysler Town

"Nick in Oklahoma, you have an 04 Chrysler Town in country with a 200,000 miles on it."

The Chrysler Town & Country is a big family van that can carry lots of people and stuff. The 2004 version is a popular model that many families used for daily driving and trips.

Car

Chevrolet Corvette

"John and Wilmington Delaware, you've got 87 Corvette convertible, 50,000 miles. The top, what kind of shape is the top in?"

This is a sporty car from 1987 made by Chevrolet that has a roof you can fold down. It's known for being light because of its special plastic body and has a strong engine.

Term

automatic transmission

"Automatic or stick. It's an automatic."

This means the car changes gears by itself, so you don't have to use a clutch or shift gears manually.

Term

fiberglass body

"It was a fiberglass body. As you know, it was painted."

Instead of metal, the car's outside is made from a strong plastic material that doesn't rust but can break if hit hard.

Term

body shop

"That's called a painter and that's called a body shop is where the painter works. And we take the car to the painter and say, please paint the car."

A body shop is a place where people fix and repaint cars when they get damaged or need a new paint job.

Term

curb appeal

"you know, to have it shown off and sell it, you know, curb appeal. I understand."

Curb appeal means how nice a car looks from the outside, which can help it sell better.

Car

Honda Stream

"... Garage YouTube channel, complete with live video stream at JCWShow.com. As I've grown older, I've droppe..."

The Honda Stream is a small family car that can carry more people and stuff than a regular car. It’s good for families who want a practical and comfortable ride.

Car

Dodge Ram SRT-10

""I sold my truck to you guys about a year ago, almost to the date, I think. It was a 2005 Ram SRT-10 Viper truck.""

The 2005 Ram SRT-10 is a pickup truck that has a very powerful engine from a sports car called the Viper. This makes it much faster and stronger than regular trucks.

Car

Dodge Viper

"...t to the date, I think. It was a 2005 Ram SRT-10 Viper truck. Was it a two-door Ford?"

The Dodge Viper is a very fast and loud American car with a big engine. It’s famous because it’s exciting to drive and doesn’t have many fancy computer controls.

Concept

Cars and Coffee

"So if you want to talk to John, go at cars, KCD and coffee next. Cars and coffee in KCD is next Sunday morning."

Cars and Coffee is a friendly car meetup where people bring their cars, talk about them, and enjoy time together, usually on a weekend morning.

Car

Toyota Tacoma

"He and I go to car shows and we've been working on a Toyota Tacoma together, John."

The Toyota Tacoma is a type of pickup truck that many people like because it is tough and lasts a long time. Some people like to fix and improve them as a hobby.

Term

pickleball court

"A bunch of Florida senior citizens got into a brawl. Where might you say? On the pickleball court. It started over an argument about somebody stepping into the kitchen during the game."

A pickleball court is a special place where people play pickleball, a fun game kind of like tennis but played with paddles and a smaller ball.

Car

Porsche 911

"...und, not cool at all. And of course, they called 911, and of course, we have that audio, John, to get ..."

The Porsche 911 is a famous fast car that looks unique because its engine is in the back. People talk about it a lot because it's been made for many years and is really fun to drive.

Car

Honda Accord

"Listen to this, cadet. Florida Highway Patrol says troopers spotted a white Honda Accord Wednesday night."

The Honda Accord is a common car that many people drive. It's known for being dependable and easy to use every day.

Car

Toyota 4Runner

""You've got an 88 4Runner SR5. Odo went out at 260,000 miles. Sinksy put about 40,000. So 300,000 miles, 5-speed.""

The Toyota 4Runner SR5 is a type of SUV that can handle rough roads and is known to last a long time. The 1988 version is an older model that has a manual gearbox, meaning you change gears yourself.

Term

5-speed

""So 300,000 miles, 5-speed. I mean, is it 2 grand?""

A 5-speed means the car has five different speeds you can choose by moving a stick, and you have to use a pedal to change gears yourself.

Car

Chevrolet C/K Scottsdale

"You've got an 85 Scottsdale Chevy square-body truck. 3-quarter ton? Is that right? Yes, sir."

This is a type of Chevrolet pickup truck made in the 1980s that has a boxy shape. The '3/4 ton' means it can carry heavier loads than smaller trucks. It's a popular classic truck among enthusiasts.

Concept

project car

""Okay, I own another project. That's what I'm looking for in my life. However, the only reason I'm doing this is because I have heartstrings for it. I like these cars.""

A project car is a car someone buys because it needs work or fixing up. People do this because they like working on cars or want to make it special.

Car

Cadillac Ctsv

"Kevin, a 16 Cadillac CTSV has 11,000 miles? Yes, sir. You want $7,500? Yeah, I wouldn't call you for that."

The Cadillac CTS-V is a fast and sporty version of a Cadillac car, made to go quicker and handle better than the regular model.

Car

Porsche 911 Turbo S

"Matt in Florida, you've got a 21 Porsche 911 Turbo S with a factory arrow kit."

The Porsche 911 Turbo S is a fast sports car made by Porsche. It has a strong engine with turbochargers that help it go very fast and handle well.

Term

Anarchy wheels

"with a factory arrow kit. Anarchy wheels, guards red."

Anarchy wheels are special wheels people put on their cars to make them look different and sometimes drive better.

Term

Carfax clean

"8,000 miles. Is the car fax clean? Oh yeah, clean car fax."

A clean Carfax means the car has a good history with no crashes or big problems, according to a report you can get online.

Car

BMW M3

"It's just a hobby. I've got a McLaren, a new M3. A few other guys just love cars."

The BMW M3 is a special, faster version of a regular BMW car. It's loved because it drives well and can be used both for daily trips and for fun racing.

Company

GiveMeTheVin.com

"If you look us up, like look me up, John Clay Wolfe's my name and the company's GiveMeTheVin.com."

GiveMeTheVin.com is a website where you can check important details about a used car by entering its special ID number, called a VIN.

Concept

dealer to dealer

"So this is dealer to dealer kind of?"

Dealer to dealer means car dealers selling cars to other car dealers, not to regular people.

Concept

four-wheel drive extended cab

"I bought from Classic, a four-wheel drive extended cab doodly in 1990 or 1991."

A four-wheel drive extended cab is a type of truck that can send power to all its wheels to help it drive better on rough roads, and it has extra space behind the front seats for more passengers or storage.

Company

Gas Monkey Ice House

"I invested in that restaurant, that Gas Monkey Ice House."

Gas Monkey Ice House is a restaurant connected to a famous car garage, where people who like cars often meet.

Concept

auction

"Like every single Wednesday I go to Gas Monkey after the auction and we just compare."

An auction is like a big sale where people offer money for cars, and the person who offers the most money wins the car.

Car

Lamborghini Diablo

"...y of us had pictures of them on the wall, but the Diablo versus the Mercia Lago."

The Lamborghini Diablo is a very fast and flashy car from Italy made in the 1990s. People remember it because it looks cool and has a strong engine.

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