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They have books and resources that show the value of different vehicles."}},{"startTime":1396.6,"endTime":1402.6,"type":"term","title":"insurance policy","url":"/glossary/insurance-policy","quote":"...these warranties, which are in essence an insurance policy are very similar to, uh, when you get into a crash with your car and if the cost of the repair is greater than the value of the...","canonicalId":"term:insurance-policy","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"An insurance policy is a contract that provides financial protection against specific risks, such as accidents or damages to your vehicle. In the context of cars, it helps cover repair costs after an accident or other incidents.","simplifiedExplanation":"An insurance policy is a deal you make with a company to help pay for damages or repairs to your car if something bad happens, like an accident. It helps you avoid paying the whole cost yourself."}},{"startTime":1411.2,"endTime":1415.4,"type":"term","title":"bridge insurance","url":"/glossary/bridge-insurance","quote":"If you do not have bridge, what do they call it? Bridge insurance. Yeah. And so, I mean, and it's a problem with driving older cars and classic cars, right? Determining the value of the car.","canonicalId":"term:bridge-insurance","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Bridge insurance is a type of coverage that helps protect the value of a vehicle during a transition period, such as when you're buying a new car but haven't sold your old one yet. It ensures that you're covered in case of an accident during this time.","simplifiedExplanation":"Bridge insurance is a special kind of insurance that protects your car's value when you're in between selling your old car and buying a new one. It helps in case something happens to your car during that time."}},{"startTime":1442.9,"endTime":1448.5,"type":"car","title":"Subaru","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/35/2014_Subaru_Impreza_WRC_2001_a.jpg","quote":"Um, I have a similar, uh, extended warranty on a, on a Subaru that I own.","canonicalId":"car:subaru","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Subaru is a Japanese automotive manufacturer known for its all-wheel-drive vehicles and boxer engines. They are popular for their reliability and performance, especially in adverse weather conditions.","simplifiedExplanation":"Subaru is a car brand from Japan that makes vehicles known for their ability to drive well in tough weather, like snow. 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It's important because these parts can be very expensive to repair."}},{"startTime":1510.98,"endTime":1516.66,"type":"car","title":"Lucid Gravity","url":"/cars/lucid/gravity","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/31/Lucid_Gravity%2C_GIMS_2024%2C_Le_Grand-Saconnex_%28GIMS0047-3-RR%29.jpg","quote":"Oh, by the way, I saw a, uh, I saw my first lucid gravity in town, uh, over the weekend. And how is it beautiful? It is.","canonicalId":"car:lucid:gravity","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Lucid Gravity is an all-electric SUV from Lucid Motors, known for its luxury features and advanced technology. It aims to compete with other high-end electric vehicles in the market.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Lucid Gravity is a new electric SUV made by Lucid Motors. It's designed to be very luxurious and has a lot of modern technology.","imageAttribution":"Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)"}},{"startTime":1533.9,"endTime":1541.3,"type":"term","title":"gremlins","url":"/glossary/gremlins","quote":"A couple of users, uh, love their lucid except that both of these people have been experiencing gremlins and or qualitative issues with the interiors of their cars.","canonicalId":"term:gremlins","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"In automotive terms, 'gremlins' refer to unexpected issues or malfunctions that can arise in a vehicle, often without a clear cause. These can be frustrating for owners as they may not always be easily diagnosed or resolved.","simplifiedExplanation":"'Gremlins' in cars are little problems or glitches that happen unexpectedly. They can be annoying because they might not have a clear reason and can be hard to fix."}},{"startTime":1557.3,"endTime":1560.0,"type":"term","title":"pricing","url":"/glossary/pricing","quote":"what is the pricing of a lucid down day, 120 something thousand dollars, depending on the model,...","canonicalId":"term:pricing","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Pricing refers to the cost of a vehicle, which can vary based on model, options, and market conditions.","simplifiedExplanation":"Pricing is how much a car costs, which can change based on different factors like the model and features."}},{"startTime":1573.1,"endTime":1574.0,"type":"term","title":"two-wheel drive","url":"/glossary/two-wheel-drive","quote":"If you can find one for a two wheel drive, two wheel drive. 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