Chevy Colorado
The Chevrolet Colorado is a pickup truck. Here they’re saying it can handle rough terrain better by changing settings for different driving conditions.
drive modes
Drive modes are preset settings you can switch between. They change how the truck drives so it’s better suited for things like slippery roads or rough terrain.
Chevrolet Silverado
The Chevrolet Silverado is a big pickup truck. They’re saying it can be configured with different engines and is built to tow heavy loads.
Silverado HD
Silverado HD is the heavier-duty version of the Silverado. It’s meant for people who need to tow or carry more weight than a regular pickup.
towing
Towing means pulling a trailer. Trucks are rated for how much they can tow safely, and that rating depends on the truck’s setup.
Chevrolet Silverado EV
The Chevrolet Silverado EV is an electric version of the Silverado pickup. They’re saying it’s still capable for real-world truck tasks, not just commuting.
hitch up
“Hitch up” means attaching a trailer to the truck. It’s the step where you connect the trailer so it’s ready to tow.
Donut HQ
Donut HQ is where Donut Media works and makes car videos. They’re showing the guest around the space.
slicks
Slicks are special tires that don’t have much tread. They grip the road really well on dry days, but they’re not meant for rainy weather or normal commuting.
rims
Rims are the metal part of the wheel where the tire sits. They’re what you see when you look at the wheel.
Tier 1 supplier
A Tier 1 supplier is a company that makes parts for carmakers and ships them straight to the factory that builds the cars. It’s one step closer to the finished car than smaller subcontractors.
OEM fuel tanks
OEM parts are made for the car manufacturer, not as an aftermarket add-on. An OEM fuel tank is built to fit and work correctly with that specific vehicle’s design.
Urea
Urea here means the active chemical inside AdBlue. It’s stored in its own tank and used to clean up what comes out of the exhaust.
AdBlue
AdBlue is a special liquid used on many diesel trucks and cars. It’s injected into the exhaust to help the car burn cleaner and meet emissions rules.
EPA regulations
EPA regulations are the U.S. rules about how much pollution vehicles are allowed to produce. Diesel cars and trucks use AdBlue to help meet those rules.
catalytic reduction
Catalytic reduction is how the exhaust system turns some of the worst pollution into cleaner gases. The AdBlue liquid helps the catalyst do that job.
Ford F350
The Ford F-350 is a heavy-duty pickup truck. It’s made for towing and carrying heavy loads. In the podcast, it’s mentioned in connection with fuel tank details, which affect how far you can drive before refueling.
Ram 3500
The Ram 3500 is a big, heavy-duty pickup. The key point here is that diesel versions can have a separate tank for AdBlue, so you’ll see more than one tank/nozzle.
diesel engines
A diesel engine is a type of engine that runs on diesel fuel. It uses compression to ignite the fuel, and it’s common in trucks because it can pull strongly and often gets good fuel economy.
ammonia based additive
This is a chemical added to help clean up diesel exhaust. It turns into ammonia in the exhaust and helps reduce the nasty pollution coming out of the tailpipe.
sprays into the exhaust stream
The system injects the cleaning chemical into the exhaust. That chemical reacts with the exhaust gases so the pollution is reduced before it exits the vehicle.
NO2
NO2 is a type of exhaust pollution made from nitrogen and oxygen. The emissions system helps change the exhaust chemistry so the overall pollution is less harmful.
BMW dealership
They’re saying they went to a BMW store/dealer soon after becoming an engineer. A dealership is where you can buy a specific brand’s cars and usually get them serviced too.
Nissan Sentra
A Nissan Sentra is a compact car. Here, the comedian is just saying they drove a 2001 Sentra when they were making plans and dealing with the dealership.
BMW 435 X-Drive
This is a BMW 4 Series model, and “xDrive” means it has all-wheel drive. The speaker is talking about trying to get one with a manual transmission.
Six-speed manual
A six-speed manual is a car where you shift gears yourself using a clutch and a stick. The speaker wants this because it feels more engaging than an automatic.
lease
A lease is like renting a car for a few years with rules. You usually pay a monthly amount, and at the end you either return it or sometimes buy it.
Lotus Elise
The Lotus Elise is a small two-seat sports car. It’s built to feel quick and handle well on winding roads. The podcast mentions it as a specific model someone was talking about.
VIN
A VIN is the car’s unique ID number. It’s how the system knows which exact car you’re asking about.
status update
This is basically tracking your car’s progress while it’s being built and shipped. The updates tell you what stage it’s in, like painting or being sent out.
shipment
Here, “shipment” means the car is being transported after it’s built. They’re describing the waiting period while it travels—like across the ocean—before it reaches them.
expedited
“Expedited” just means they pushed things through faster than usual. For a car, that can mean quicker shipping and processing so you get it sooner.
Storal blue
“Storal blue” is the name of the car’s paint color. The point they’re making is that even if a color looks cool, you might not end up loving it once the car is actually yours.
Ferrari Testerosa
The Ferrari Testarossa is a classic, super-famous Ferrari from the past. The idea of “blacked out” is changing the look to be darker so it draws a little less attention.
sleepers
A “sleeper” is a car that doesn’t look that fast, but actually is. People like them because they can surprise others.
two baby seats
Baby seats are car seats that keep kids safe while you drive. They’re usually strapped into the back seat.
turn lane
A turn lane is a special lane for cars that are getting ready to turn. If you get into it too early or in the wrong way, it can be against the rules.
third lane
“Third lane” just means the lane that’s third over from one side of the road. Some rules depend on which lane you’re in.
rolled all the windows down
Rolling the windows down means lowering them so people outside can see and hear better. Here, it’s done so the officer can see the kid in the back.
Audi A3
An Audi A3 is a compact car from Audi. A hatchback means the back opens like a door, so it’s usually easier to load stuff than a regular trunk sedan.
Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 is a popular SUV. It’s the kind of car lots of families have, so it doesn’t stand out much.
higher trim
A “trim” is the version of the car with a certain set of features. A “higher trim” usually has more options, but it’s not necessarily the most expensive one.
All-wheel drive
All-wheel drive means the car powers all four wheels. That helps it grip the road better, so it can feel easier to accelerate and stay stable.
hybrids
A hybrid uses both a gas engine and an electric motor. The electric part can help the car accelerate quickly, especially when you first press the gas.
spoon engine
A “spoon engine” sounds like a performance-tuned Honda setup. The point is that it’s not a stock engine—someone added parts to make it stronger and more exciting to drive.
advertising
They’re talking about BMW’s ads from the early 2000s and how they got away with showing things that might be considered against the rules. It’s more about marketing and laws than how the car works.
BMW M5
The BMW M5 is a super-fast version of a BMW sedan. People notice it because it sounds and feels powerful, not like a normal family car.
BMW M3
The BMW M3 is one of BMW’s most popular performance cars. It’s usually smaller and more “sporty” than the M5, which is why people often love it.
four doors
“Four doors” just means the car has doors for both the front and back seats. It’s usually more practical if you carry people or want easier entry.
clapped out
“Clapped out” means the car is in bad shape—like it’s been used hard and not taken care of. It often ends up costing more to fix than it looks like it’s worth.
miles
Mileage is how many miles the car has been driven. People often prefer lower mileage because it usually means less wear, though service records still matter.
sitting Somewhere
If a car sits unused for a long time, problems can build up even without driving—like the battery going bad or parts corroding. They’re saying they want one that was actually used, not just parked.
Honda CR-V
A Honda CR-V is a popular SUV that’s built for everyday life—space for people and stuff, and it’s generally easy to drive. Here, the host says they got one for their kid.
Range Rover
Range Rover is a luxury SUV brand. The speaker is saying a Range Rover in Hunter green looks especially good.
Porsche
Porsche is a well-known German car brand. The host is basically saying Porsche looks great when finished in a certain green color.
Hunter green
Hunter green is a dark green paint color. The host likes this specific shade because it looks rich and attractive on the car.
Porsche 911 GT3 touring spec
This is a Porsche 911 GT3 set up to feel more like a normal, everyday-friendly sports car. Instead of looking super track-race, it usually has less extreme rear spoiler/aero.
Porsche 911
They’re talking about the Porsche 911, which is Porsche’s famous sports-car model. The GT3 version is one of the more track-oriented versions of the 911.
giant spoiler
They’re talking about a big rear wing. It helps the car stick to the road at speed, but it also makes the car look more like a track car.
Car nerd variants (SC/ST/ST7)
They’re joking about how car people use lots of short codes for different versions of the same car, and it’s easy to get lost.
fourth gear
Cars have different gears that change how the engine’s power is delivered. If a car gets stuck in fourth gear, it can’t switch to the other gears, so the engine may not be in the right spot for speed and acceleration.
third gear
Third gear is just one of the transmission settings that changes how the engine pulls. Using third instead of fourth can help the engine rev where it makes more useful power, which can improve how the car accelerates.
Ayrton Senna
Ayrton Senna was one of the greatest Formula 1 race drivers ever. The point of the reference is that even a driver like him could have a weird situation happen during a race.
Donut media
Donut Media is a website/YouTube channel that makes car videos. They’re basically a “car content” brand, and they reached out to the comedian to appear on their show.
Smoking tire
The Smoking Tire is a car-themed media channel/brand. It’s the kind of place that features car enthusiasts and automotive discussions.
0 to 60
“0 to 60” means how fast a car can go from standing still to 60 miles per hour. It’s measured in seconds and is often used as a quick way to compare how quick different cars feel.
ADAS pre-tuning
ADAS pre-tuning means tweaking the car’s driver-assist features before they’re properly set up. It’s usually done so things like lane warnings and safety alerts work the way the system is supposed to.
lane departure
Lane departure is when the car starts drifting out of its lane. Lane-departure warnings are the alerts that tell you to correct your steering.
Subaru Uncharted
“Subaru Uncharted” doesn’t clearly sound like a specific Subaru car model. In the podcast, it seems more like someone is saying they’re in a “weird, new situation.” If you can share the exact sentence, I can confirm what car they meant.
10mm wrench
A 10mm wrench is a hand tool that fits bolts or nuts with a 10mm-wide head. Mechanics and DIYers use it a lot because many car fasteners are that size.
Hyundai Ioniq
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an electric SUV. Instead of using gasoline, it runs on a battery and an electric motor. The podcast mentions it as part of a discussion about Hyundai’s newer electric models.
Hyundai Ioniq 9
The Hyundai IONIQ 9 is a new electric car from Hyundai. The host is basically saying it doesn’t matter as much to them what the newest model is.
New York Auto Show
The New York Auto Show is a big car event where companies show off new cars and new tech. It’s a place for journalists and car fans to see what’s coming next.
L4 platform
“L4” usually means a car can drive itself on its own in certain situations, like specific roads or weather. It’s not necessarily “self-driving in every place and every condition,” and the car may still need a driver outside its allowed area.
Chrysler New Yorker
The Chrysler New Yorker is a car model name from Chrysler. It’s a type of large sedan that’s known for comfort. In the podcast, it’s mentioned because the name sounds like a place or identity, leading to a joke.
Toyota Camry
They’re talking about an older Toyota sedan from the early 1970s. They call it a “Camry,” but that might be a loose nickname for the general look of a Toyota from that era.
Ram 1500
The Ram 1500 is a big pickup truck. Here, the speaker is saying some of them rust around the wheel area, and that can mean the car has been repaired with filler.
wheel well
The wheel well is the part of the car body that surrounds the tire. It’s a place where rust often starts because it gets hit by road grime and salt.
used car
This refers to buying a pre-owned vehicle, where prior repairs and rust history matter a lot. The speaker’s point is that visible filler like Bondo can indicate the car may have been patched rather than properly repaired.
Bondo
Bondo is a thick filler used to cover dents or damaged metal on a car’s body. If a used car has lots of it, it can be a warning sign that rust or damage is being covered up.
Ford F150
The Ford F-150 is a popular pickup truck. The speaker is saying they sold theirs even though it had some rust, but it still drove well.
AC line is cut
The AC in a car uses special tubes to move refrigerant. If the AC tube (“AC line”) is cut, the refrigerant leaks out, and the air conditioning won’t cool until it’s fixed and refilled.
Brake line is cut
Brakes rely on fluid pressure to squeeze the brake pads. If the brake tube (“brake line”) is cut, the fluid leaks out and the brakes may not work properly.
As is
“As is” means you’re buying the car in its current condition, and the seller usually isn’t responsible for fixing problems afterward. If something’s broken, you’re the one who has to deal with it.
Junkers
“Junkers” just means a beat-up car that probably doesn’t run well (or has problems). People often buy them for parts or to fix up.
Honda NSX
NSX is Honda’s well-known sports car. In this context, the speaker means the Accord looked sporty in a way that reminded them of the NSX.
motor mounts
Motor mounts are the parts that hold the engine in place. They also help keep the engine from shaking too much—so if they’re worn out, the engine can move around and cause problems.
frame
The frame is the main structure of the car that everything bolts to. If the engine mounts aren’t holding the engine correctly to the structure, the engine can shift and cause drivetrain issues.
transmission
The transmission is the part that helps the car use the engine’s power effectively. It changes gears so the car can move smoothly, and it has to stay properly lined up with the rest of the drivetrain.
BMW E36
The BMW 3 Series is a luxury car that’s built to drive in a sporty way. The podcast mentions a specific older generation (the E36) and describes it as looking clean and well-styled. It’s being used as an example of a car someone likes.
Deadstock
“Deadstock” means it looks brand-new and hasn’t really been used or changed. It’s a compliment for a car that’s been kept in great, original condition.
BMW Z4
The BMW Z4 is a small two-seat sports car/roadster. The speaker is using it to make the point that newer cars often look bigger than older ones.
Dodge Challenger
The Dodge Challenger is a performance car, often called a muscle car. It’s known for strong acceleration and bold styling. In the podcast, it’s mentioned in connection with where the cars were produced.
F-250
The Ford F-250 is a big, work-focused pickup truck. They’re saying a factory is making more of them because demand for heavy trucks is higher than supply.
spillover volume
“Spillover volume” means there’s more demand than one factory can handle. So production gets moved to another plant to cover the extra orders.
range extender versions
A range extender is a backup system that helps an electric car go farther. Instead of relying only on charging, it can generate electricity to keep the battery going.
BYD
BYD is a car company that makes electric cars. They’re saying BYD is about to send a big shipment of cars to the U.S.
EV market
An “EV market” just means the world of electric cars—how many people buy them and which companies are winning. They’re using it as a comparison to talk about how fast things are changing.
EV
EV means “electric vehicle.” It’s a vehicle that runs on electricity from a battery instead of using gas. The speaker is saying they started using EV tech early.
forklifts
Forklifts are the machines warehouses use to lift and move heavy boxes or pallets. In this story, they’re using forklifts that run on propane.
propane
Propane is a fuel gas used to power some machines. The speaker is saying the forklifts start out running on propane before being changed over to battery power.
lithium ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are the rechargeable battery type most modern electric vehicles use. They store electricity so the vehicle or machine can run without burning fuel.
chemistries
Here, “chemistries” means the different material recipes inside a battery. Those choices change how well the battery performs and how long it lasts.
vertically integrated
Vertically integrated means the company handles several steps of making the product itself. The speaker is saying they can do things quickly because they don’t rely on as many outside suppliers.
in house
“In-house” means the company makes the parts itself. Instead of outsourcing everything, they control more of the manufacturing process.
assembly plant
An assembly plant is the factory where a vehicle is put together from components supplied by many different vendors. The segment highlights how one plant can have a large supplier network feeding parts to it.
Ford Expedition
The Ford Expedition is a large SUV meant for carrying more people and gear. It’s built to be capable for bigger trips and towing. The podcast is highlighting how big or impressive it is.
Honda Civic
The Honda Civic is a popular small car from Honda. Here, it’s mentioned as an example of how Japanese cars became more efficient and started influencing what people expected from cars.
CVCC engine
CVCC is a Honda engine design that helps the fuel burn more completely. That can mean cleaner exhaust and better efficiency than older engine designs.
Jim Farley
Jim Farley is the top executive at Ford. The host is saying he’s aware of the problem and is talking about it publicly.
Seagull
A seagull is a type of bird, not a car. The podcast seems to be making a joke or correcting a word (“Spell seagull”). There isn’t a specific car model here to explain.
Honda Fit
A Honda Fit is a small hatchback (a car with a rear door). The speakers are saying the car they’re describing looks like a Honda Fit.
EVs
EVs are cars that run on electricity instead of gasoline. This part is about where most electric cars are being made and why that matters.
EV is gonna win
They’re saying electric cars will eventually be better than gas cars. Their point is that EVs keep getting easier to live with—charging faster and going farther—so they’ll win out over time.
charging
Charging is how you add electricity to an electric car’s battery. If charging takes only a couple minutes, the car becomes much easier to use day to day.
internal-combustion (gases)
They’re talking about gas cars—cars that run on gasoline. The point is that if electric cars can charge quickly and travel far, gas cars won’t seem as compelling.
EV drivetrain
An EV drivetrain is everything that helps an electric car move—mainly the electric motor and the electronics that control it. They’re saying it doesn’t feel as “alive” to them as a gas engine does.
gasoline engine
A gasoline engine is the traditional engine that burns gas to make the car move. The speakers are talking about how it responds quickly when you press the gas pedal.
supercar people
“Supercar people” means fans of very fast, expensive, high-performance cars. They’re about to talk about how those fans think about driving feel and technology.
battery tech
“Battery tech” refers to improvements in EV battery design and chemistry—things like energy density, charging speed, durability, and cost. The hosts suggest that once battery technology reaches a certain level, EVs will be more practical and less frustrating.
charge time
Charge time is how long it takes to replenish an EV’s battery using a charger. It varies widely based on charger type, battery size, and how much charge the battery starts with, and it strongly affects convenience.
EV experience
“EV experience” refers to how electric cars feel and function day to day—especially charging, driving behavior, and how quickly you can get back on the road. In this segment, the hosts focus on charging time as a key factor that shapes whether EVs feel convenient.
Internal combustion experience
“Internal combustion experience” describes the feel and routine of driving cars powered by gasoline or diesel engines. The comparison here is about making EVs feel more like familiar gas-car driving rather than a different charging-and-driving lifestyle.
sound profiles
Some electric cars add fake “engine” or “exhaust” sounds using speakers. A sound profile is just the car’s chosen version of that sound.
tactile feedback
Tactile feedback means the car gives you physical sensations, like vibrations, so you can “feel” what’s happening. EVs can feel different because they don’t have an engine the same way.
EV charger
An EV charger is what you plug into to charge an electric car’s battery. Faster chargers can refill the battery much quicker.
frat zonic exhaust
They’re talking about an EV sound setup that tries to imitate a real exhaust. It uses a speaker and then runs the sound through something like a muffler to make it more convincing.
Accord
They’re comparing the Tesla to a Honda Accord to talk about weight. Heavier cars can feel different when they move, speed up, or stop compared with lighter ones.
node network
They’re describing a future idea where lots of devices talk to each other through a network. The goal would be to send you alerts—like sounds or warnings—so you can notice electric cars nearby.
Tesla Cybertruck
They’re talking about the Tesla Cybertruck, an electric pickup truck. The point is that it’s very heavy and fast, so it feels scary to be around on the road.
9,000 pound Vehicle
They’re talking about how heavy the truck is. A heavier vehicle can feel more intimidating because it has more mass to move and stop.
Auto brake
“Auto brake” means the car can apply the brakes by itself if it thinks it needs to. Some drivers find it a little awkward because it can happen without you expecting it.
Auto regen
“Regen” is when the car slows down and also charges its battery at the same time. The “auto” part means the car decides when to do it, which can feel different from a normal gas car.
Porsche Taycan
The Porsche Taycan is Porsche’s electric car. The hosts are comparing how it drives—especially how it slows down and charges the battery—versus other EVs.
coast
“Coast” means the car rolls more freely instead of slowing down aggressively to recharge the battery. EVs can be set up to either coast more or slow down more automatically.
Volkswagen Golf
The Volkswagen Golf is a popular compact car. The speaker is saying they’ve owned a bunch of Golfs and really liked them.
Six speed diesels
“Six-speed” means the car has six gears for driving. “Diesels” are cars that run on diesel fuel instead of gasoline.
Deleted
“Deleted” usually means someone removed or turned off parts that control exhaust emissions. It can make the car feel different, but it may be illegal and can cause environmental and emissions-system issues.
stage one tune
A “stage one tune” is a software update for the engine that’s meant to make it run a bit better. It usually doesn’t require big mechanical changes—mostly it changes how the car’s computer controls the engine.
Audi Etron
The Audi e-tron is an electric car made by Audi. It uses a battery instead of gasoline. The podcast mentions it because it was right outside and noticed in the moment.
e-tron GT
The Audi e-tron GT is an electric car. It’s the “fully electric” version of Audi’s e-tron lineup, not a gas-electric hybrid.
fully electric
Fully electric cars use electricity from a battery to move the car. They don’t have a gas engine like hybrids do.
hypercar
A hypercar is basically a “super-super” performance car—rare, very expensive, and built for big speed and tech. Here, they’re saying the car is fast, but not quite in that top tier.
flagship
“Flagship” just means the brand’s main, most important product. Here, they’re talking about the top model in that lineup.
Audi R8
The Audi R8 is a high-end sports car made by Audi. The hosts mention it as an example of the kind of performance “specs” people associate with very expensive cars.
Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette is a famous American sports car. The hosts mention it as one of the cars people think of when talking about expensive, fast vehicles.
tie cans
This sounds like the host meant “ICE cars,” which are regular gas or diesel cars. They’re talking about how those cars can be cheaper to buy because they’ve been around longer and people understand them better.
depreciation
Depreciation means the car becomes worth less as time goes on. With EVs, people worry the resale value could drop faster because they’re not fully sure how long the battery will last.
life span
They mean how long the important parts of an EV will last, especially the battery. Since EVs are newer than gas cars, people don’t always know what to expect yet.
infotainment system
The infotainment system is the screen and controls for things like music, maps, and phone features. If it’s glitchy or hard to use, it can make daily driving annoying.
Lexus
Lexus is a luxury car brand made by Toyota. The hosts are just name-checking it while talking about how Japanese cars look.
Mazda
Mazda is a Japanese car brand. They’re just listing it as another example of a Japanese maker with sleek-looking cars.
Subaru Outback
The Subaru Outback is a car people buy for road trips and outdoor adventures. Here, they’re using it as an example of the kind of modern, outdoors-focused design they’re talking about.
Volvo
Volvo is a car brand. They’re saying the interior design looks like what you’d see in a Volvo—more modern and well-finished.
roof racks
Roof racks are bars on top of the car that you can strap stuff to. They’re useful for outdoor trips when you need extra space.
Subaru Forester
The Subaru Forester is an SUV that’s popular with people who like outdoor activities. The host is joking that you rarely see one actually used off-road.
Ford Bronco
The Ford Bronco is Ford’s off-road SUV. “RTR” is a name people use for a specific kind of Bronco build—usually aimed at making it more trail-ready.
Jeep Wrangler
The Jeep Wrangler is a popular off-road SUV. People like it because it’s built for trails and has a very “go anywhere” reputation.
Jeep Recon
The Jeep Recon is an electric Jeep that’s meant to be good for off-roading. The point is to bring trail capability to an EV instead of a gas engine.
Toyota Land Cruiser
The Toyota Land Cruiser is a tough, off-road SUV that’s known for lasting a long time. In this conversation, it’s used as an example of the off-road vehicles people are interested in.
EV credit
An EV credit is a discount from the government for buying an electric car. If that discount goes away, the car can cost more.
under $20,000
They’re talking about the advertised “starting” price. Those numbers can be based on incentives, so if the incentives change, the price you actually pay can be higher.
under $40,000
They’re saying the advertised price went up—from “under $20,000” to “under $40,000.” That usually happens when the discounts that made the cheaper price possible change.
micro cars
Micro cars are tiny cars made for city driving. They’re easier to park and maneuver in crowded areas, and they usually focus on being efficient rather than roomy.
Kia
Kia is a car brand from South Korea. The hosts are joking that Kia’s new logo looks like it says “Kin,” and that’s why some people call them “Kin cars.”
Kin cars
“Kin cars” is a playful nickname the hosts use for Kia cars. They’re making fun of the idea that the logo looks like “Kin,” and that people used to judge Kia unfairly.
finance
They mean financing—borrowing money to buy the car and paying it back over time. It’s about the payment plan, not how fast the car is.
zero percent
“Zero percent” means the loan has no interest. So you mostly pay back the amount you borrowed, which can make the deal cheaper.
warranties
They’re talking about warranties—promises from the car maker to cover certain repairs for a set time. The point is that Kia offered longer coverage than people expected.
Mitsubishi
They bring up Mitsubishi to compare warranty lengths with Kia. The idea is that Mitsubishi also offered long coverage, but the speaker isn’t sure if it’s recent.
100,000 mile warranty
That phrase means the car’s warranty will cover repairs for a long time—up to 100,000 miles. The idea is to protect you from costly problems while you’re still driving the car a lot.
leasing options
Leasing is like renting a car for a few years with monthly payments. At the end, you usually return the car (or sometimes buy it), and the “options” are different lease deals.
acting As your interest free bank
They’re saying the financing deal is set up so it feels like you’re getting money without paying interest. In real life, the cost is often built into the overall deal price or fees.
Land Cruiser Prado
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is a smaller version of the Land Cruiser. It’s still meant for rough roads, but the hosts are saying it’s not as capable as the bigger Land Cruiser.
Lexus GX550
The Lexus GX550 is a luxury SUV from Lexus. The hosts are saying it’s closely related to the Toyota Prado, meaning the same underlying vehicle can show up under different brands depending on the country.
G-Class Gwagons
A “G-Wagon” is a Mercedes-Benz SUV that looks boxy and is known for being tough off-road. People also associate it with luxury and status.
S-Classes
The S-Class is Mercedes-Benz’s most upscale sedan. It’s often seen as a “top-tier luxury” car, and the speaker is using it as an example of expensive status cars.
slammed
“Slammed” means the car is lowered a lot, so it sits very close to the ground. People do it for the look, but it can make the ride harsher and tires wear differently.
camber
Camber is how much a tire tilts in or out at the top. If it’s set too extremely, the tire doesn’t sit flat on the road, which can hurt traction and wear the tire unevenly.
four series
They leased a BMW 4 Series as their first car. It’s a BMW model line—basically a specific type of BMW compact luxury car.
15,000 a year allotment
It sounds like your lease came with a limit on how many miles you’re allowed to drive each year. If you drive more than that limit, the rental/lease company may charge you extra when you return the car.
Volkswagen Jetta
A Volkswagen Jetta is a common compact car (a sedan) made by Volkswagen. The host is saying that when they got one in 2017, that’s when they started learning how to work on cars.
resistor
A resistor is a small electrical part that helps control how much electricity flows. In many cars, it’s used to control things like fan speed, so if some settings work and others don’t, the resistor is a common suspect.
RockAuto
RockAuto is a website where people buy car parts online. The speaker used it to order the replacement part they needed.
drop your glove box
To “drop” the glove box means you take it out or lower it so you can reach parts behind it. Some cars hide the fan/climate-control parts there, so you have to move the glove box to replace them.
glow pipe
On a diesel car, a glow system helps the engine start, especially when it’s cold. The speaker is saying they had to replace or fix that diesel starting part.
spark plugs
Spark plugs are parts that help the engine start and run smoothly by creating a spark. The speaker is saying they changed them as part of their DIY maintenance.
tire rotation
Tire rotation means swapping tires to different wheel positions so they wear more evenly. It’s a common maintenance step to help tires last longer.
jack
A jack is the tool you use to lift the car off the ground. The speaker is saying they had to use one to do the work themselves.
brake job
A brake job means fixing or replacing worn brake parts. The speaker is saying they did this work themselves at some point.
wheel bearing
A wheel bearing helps the wheel spin smoothly. If it goes bad, the car can start making loud noises and can feel shaky, so it needs attention.
gear linkage change
Gear linkage is the parts that connect your gear shifter to the transmission. If it’s worn or broken, shifting can feel sloppy or you may have trouble getting into the right gear.
radiator
The radiator helps keep the engine from overheating by cooling the fluid that runs through the engine. If it’s failing, the car can run hot, so it needs fixing.