{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"A great example of when God \"winked\" at me, which lead to a beautiful automotive reunion ","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/a-great-example-of-when-god-winked-at-me-which-lead-to-a-beautiful-automotive-reunion","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2021673/episodes/18784720-a-great-example-of-when-god-winked-at-me-which-lead-to-a-beautiful-automotive-reunion.mp3","description":"Send a textEmail Lennie at lennielawson2020@gmail.com"},"annotations":[{"startTime":73.12,"endTime":76.74,"type":"car","title":"Toyota Tacoma","url":"/cars/toyota/tacoma","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/ca/Second_Gen_Toyota_Tacoma_on_Snowy_Mountain_-_2019.jpg","quote":"... I see this old Toyota truck.  It's a 1987 Toyota Tacoma.  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It's something to watch out for when buying."}},{"startTime":500.4,"endTime":506.42,"type":"concept","title":"dealer maintenance","url":"/glossary/dealer-maintenance","quote":"All of the maintenance was done at a Toyota dealership, which is great.","canonicalId":"concept:dealer-maintenance","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Maintenance performed at an authorized dealership, like a Toyota dealership, often means the vehicle was serviced with genuine parts and proper procedures, which can be beneficial for reliability and resale value.","simplifiedExplanation":"Getting your car fixed or checked at the official dealer means they use the right parts and know your car well. This can help keep the car running better."}},{"startTime":716.5,"endTime":720.0,"type":"concept","title":"accident history","url":"/glossary/accident-history","quote":"More than likely, it was involved in an accident. 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And it was a check engine light. Is that important?","canonicalId":"term:check-engine-light","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The check engine light is a warning indicator on a vehicle's dashboard that signals a problem with the engine or emissions system. It alerts the driver to potential issues that may require diagnostic testing and repair.","simplifiedExplanation":"The check engine light is a warning light on your car's dashboard that tells you something might be wrong with the engine or other important parts. 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They won't charge anything. But that won't do any good because they can't fix it. And their scanners are pretty cheap scanners.","canonicalId":"term:vehicle-diagnostic-scanner","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A vehicle diagnostic scanner is a tool used to read error codes from a car's onboard computer system to identify issues. Basic scanners can read and clear codes but cannot fix problems.","simplifiedExplanation":"A vehicle diagnostic scanner is a tool that reads messages from your car's computer to tell you if something is wrong, but it can't fix the problem."}},{"startTime":902.3,"endTime":911.0,"type":"term","title":"warning lights","url":"/glossary/warning-lights","quote":"So you would think that most people would know what the warning lights on their vehicles mean, but they don't. 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And then you're talking anywhere from eight hundred to two thousand dollars to replace that. And if the converter stops up, the car will not go.","canonicalId":"part:catalytic-converter","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A catalytic converter is an emissions control device in a vehicle's exhaust system that reduces harmful gases by converting them into less harmful substances. If damaged or clogged, it can cause poor engine performance and expensive repairs.","simplifiedExplanation":"A catalytic converter is a part under your car that cleans the exhaust gases to make them less harmful to the environment. 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So at the time we were selling the Chevrolet Tracker, the Chevrolet Nova, which was a Toyota, the Trac...","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:tracker","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Chevrolet Tracker was a small SUV sold by Chevrolet but originally designed and built by Suzuki. It was popular in the 1990s and early 2000s for its compact size and off-road ability. The Tracker is often discussed for its blend of Japanese engineering with American branding.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Chevrolet Tracker is a small SUV that Chevrolet sold, but it was actually made by another company called Suzuki. People liked it because it was small but could still drive on rough roads. 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