Car Pro Radio Show March 28 26 Hour 1
CarPro Radio Show
CarPro Radio Show Mar 28, 2026
Car Pro Radio Show March 28 26 Hour 1

Car Pro Radio Show March 28 26 Hour 1

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Car Pro Radio Show March 28 26 Hour 1
Term

Tires

Tires are what actually touch the road. If the tread is worn or the tire isn’t right for the weather, the car can stop slower and handle worse.

Company

Tyraq

Tyraq is a company that sells tires and tries to make it easier to pick the right ones. They also mention extra perks like shipping and protection for tire damage.

Term

tread

Tread is the grip pattern on the outside of the tire. Deeper, healthy tread helps the tire hold the road and handle wet conditions better.

Concept

bundle home and auto

Bundling means getting your home insurance and car insurance from the same company. Often it comes with a discount, but you should still check what’s covered and what you’d pay if you had a claim.

Company

State Farm

State Farm is an insurance company. In this segment, they’re mentioned as offering a pricing plan that may help you save money when you insure both your home and your car.

Brand

Toyota

Toyota is a big Japanese car brand. The host is saying that when Toyota (and other Japanese brands) are trying to hit sales goals, it can change deals on new and used cars.

Brand

Honda

Honda is a major car brand from Japan. When Honda is trying to sell more near the end of the year, it can lead to better deals on new cars and change what happens to used-car prices.

Concept

shortage of used cars

A shortage of used cars means fewer pre-owned cars are available than people want. When that happens, used cars often cost more and trade-ins can be worth more.

Lincoln Aviator
Car

Lincoln Aviator

The Lincoln Aviator is a luxury SUV. In this story, they owned a 2022 model and sold it because they didn’t end up driving it often.

Hyundai Palisade
Car

Hyundai Palisade

The Hyundai Palisade is a family SUV with three rows. It’s on their shortlist because it can fit a larger group.

Concept

seven passenger

“Seven passenger” means the SUV can seat up to seven people. That usually requires extra seats in the back and can affect how much room you have for luggage.

Toyota Highlander
Car

Toyota Highlander

The Toyota Highlander is a popular midsize family SUV. They’re considering it as another option that can work for their passenger needs.

Car

Kia Palisade

The Kia Palisade is a big family SUV with three rows of seats. The speaker likes it, but says it’s so new that discounts may be limited right now.

Mazda CX-90
Car

Mazda CX-90

The Mazda CX-90 is a family SUV with three rows. The speaker especially likes the cabin and says the hybrid system is impressive.

Company

AutoHeatShield.com

They’re telling you to buy a windshield cover/shield from AutoHeatShield.com. The idea is that it blocks a lot of the sun and heat from getting into the car.

Buick Encore
Car

Buick Encore

They’re talking about a 2020 Buick Encore. They want to know what it might be worth as a trade-in based on how old it is, how many miles it has, and whether it’s in good shape.

Term

almost 60,000 miles

They’re talking about mileage. Cars with fewer miles usually hold their value better, so it can affect what you get for a trade-in.

Kia Sportage
Car

Kia Sportage

The Kia Sportage is a popular compact SUV. In this segment, it’s being recommended as a good-value choice, especially because of the warranty and pricing.

Chevrolet Equinox
Car

Chevrolet Equinox

The Chevrolet Equinox is a compact SUV. The point here is that it may be cheaper right now because of special deals or incentives.

Mazda CX 50
Car

Mazda CX 50

The Mazda CX-50 is a compact SUV. The speaker’s takeaway is that it has a particularly nice interior compared with the other SUVs mentioned.

Toyota RAV4
Car

Toyota RAV4

The Toyota RAV4 is a very common compact SUV. The speaker is saying it’s a safe, reliable option worth considering.

Term

incentives

Incentives are deals from the manufacturer that can lower what you pay. Here, they’re saying the Tahoe doesn’t usually have many of these, so it’s a good time to shop.

Concept

competitive market

A competitive market is where lots of car dealers are competing for your business. That competition can lead to better deals than in areas with fewer dealers.

Concept

dealer competition

Dealer competition is when multiple dealerships are trying to sell you the same car. When they compete hard, you may have more room to negotiate or find lower prices.

Toyota Grand Highlander
Car

Toyota Grand Highlander

The Grand Highlander is a bigger Toyota SUV with three rows. The host is saying it’s roomier and feels more upscale, and when you add options it can cost nearly as much as a Lexus.

Concept

2026 redesigned and updated vehicles

Car makers often change cars from year to year. For 2026, this means some models got refreshed or redesigned, so the newest ones may have updated features or improvements.

Company

AutoTrader

AutoTrader is a website where you can shop for cars and read car buying content. Here, they’re being used as a guide for which new cars to consider.

Concept

base model starting below $100,000

They’re only including cars that start under $100,000 in their basic version. Once you add options, the price can go higher.

Concept

microchip shortage

A lot of cars need computer chips, and there weren’t enough of them for a while. That made it harder for dealers to get inventory, so some dealers couldn’t participate as much.

Term

warranty

A warranty is basically a promise that certain repairs will be paid for. The caller is worried because once it ends, they’ll be paying for repairs themselves.

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