{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Car Pro Radio Show May 2 26 Hour 3","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/car-pro-radio-show-may-2-26-hour-3","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/stitcher.simplecastaudio.com/a7a151cc-dc95-4310-acb5-b7c064a3b859/episodes/026203f9-6a98-40ff-b758-b3f5401328d7/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=a7a151cc-dc95-4310-acb5-b7c064a3b859&awEpisodeId=026203f9-6a98-40ff-b758-b3f5401328d7&feed=Mil_Qu6C","description":"Car Pro Radio Show May 2 26 Hour 3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising."},"annotations":[{"startTime":133.3,"endTime":223.3,"type":"term","title":"Ford employee pricing","url":"/glossary/ford-employee-pricing","quote":"So I've been asked a couple of times today talking about Ford employee pricing because it's a big deal... a lot of the dealers want to play games with employee pricing because they're getting paid by Ford Motor Company in the case of Ford employee pricing.","canonicalId":"term:ford-employee-pricing","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Ford employee pricing is a discount program tied to Ford employees (and sometimes eligible family members/partners). In the podcast, the host argues that dealers may try to manipulate how that discount is applied, so the “true” employee price matters.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is a special discount on a Ford where the price is based on what Ford employees can pay. The host is saying some dealers may not be fully honest about how that discount is handled, so you should verify the actual price."}},{"startTime":164.86,"endTime":168.24,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 911","url":"/cars/porsche/911","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/71/2025_Porsche_992_Carrera_convertible_DSC_7024_%28cropped%29.jpg","quote":"This is not the first time Ford employee pricing has ever been done.  In fact, the first time employee pricing was done was right after 9-11.  25 years ago this September.","canonicalId":"car:porsche:911","priority":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Porsche 911 is a long-running sports car known for its distinctive shape, rear-engine layout, and performance-focused engineering. It often comes up in conversations about car culture and pricing because it’s a flagship model with a strong enthusiast following. In this episode, it’s mentioned in the context of employee pricing history, which highlights how certain premium brands handle special discounts.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Porsche 911 is a sports car made by Porsche. It’s known for being fast and for having a recognizable design. It’s brought up here because the discussion includes how special employee pricing has worked over time.","imageAttribution":"Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":187.5,"endTime":195.1,"type":"brand","title":"Lincoln","url":"/glossary/lincoln","quote":"Same with Lincoln. Lincoln's getting paid by Lincoln, but it's a stipend, if you will.","canonicalId":"brand:lincoln","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Lincoln is Ford’s luxury brand, and the host says Lincoln runs a similar employee-pricing arrangement. They describe it as a stipend paid to support the sale and employee pricing process.","simplifiedExplanation":"Lincoln is Ford’s luxury car brand. The host is saying Lincoln also has an employee-style discount program, and dealers get some support money to handle those sales."}},{"startTime":189.2,"endTime":195.1,"type":"term","title":"stipend","url":"/glossary/stipend","quote":"Lincoln's getting paid by Lincoln, but it's a stipend, if you will. Ford pays them a minimal amount to handle the sale and do employee pricing.","canonicalId":"term:stipend","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A stipend is a fixed payment or allowance. Here, the host uses it to describe how Lincoln compensates dealers for handling employee pricing, which they argue can influence how dealers behave.","simplifiedExplanation":"A stipend is a set amount of money paid for a specific purpose. In this case, the host means Lincoln gives dealers a fixed payment to help cover the work of processing employee-price deals."}},{"startTime":239.1,"endTime":241.5,"type":"term","title":"factory invoice","url":"/glossary/factory-invoice","quote":"So my dealers will show you the actual factory invoice. Ask them to have it notarized if you have any doubts on whether it's the real invoice or not.","canonicalId":"term:factory-invoice","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A factory invoice is the document showing what the dealer is billed by the manufacturer for a specific vehicle. It’s often used to estimate the dealer’s true cost and negotiate more transparently.","simplifiedExplanation":"The factory invoice is a paper from the manufacturer that shows what the dealer paid for the car. If you see it, you can negotiate with more confidence because you’re not guessing the dealer’s cost."}},{"startTime":247.5,"endTime":253.4,"type":"company","title":"Ford Motor Company","url":"/glossary/ford-motor-company","quote":"And on that invoice, it'll show what Ford Motor Company employees pay. It's called A Plan.","canonicalId":"company:ford-motor-company","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Ford Motor Company is the automaker whose pricing and employee/eligible-buyer programs (like A Plan and D Plan) determine the discounts discussed in the segment. The speaker is contrasting what Ford employees pay versus what dealership employees pay.","simplifiedExplanation":"Ford Motor Company is the company that makes Ford cars. In this segment, they’re talking about Ford’s internal pricing programs that affect what different people pay for the same vehicle."}},{"startTime":253.4,"endTime":255.9,"type":"term","title":"A Plan","url":"/glossary/a-plan","quote":"It's called A Plan. There's a D Plan.","canonicalId":"term:a-plan","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Ford’s A Plan is an employee/eligible-participant pricing program that lets qualified buyers purchase vehicles at a set discount relative to the dealer’s typical pricing. The key point is that it’s tied to Ford’s internal pricing structure rather than ad-hoc negotiation.","simplifiedExplanation":"A Plan is a Ford program that gives eligible people a discounted price on a new car. Instead of negotiating from scratch, the price is based on Ford’s rules for that program."}},{"startTime":255.9,"endTime":257.5,"type":"term","title":"D Plan","url":"/glossary/d-plan","quote":"There's a D Plan. That's what dealership employees pay, which is about $100 more than factory employees.","canonicalId":"term:d-plan","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Ford’s D Plan is another pricing program, typically associated with dealership employees. It generally results in a different (often higher) price than A Plan, reflecting who qualifies and how Ford structures the discount.","simplifiedExplanation":"D Plan is another Ford discount program, usually tied to dealership employees. It’s meant to give a set price rather than relying on bargaining."}},{"startTime":266.7,"endTime":273.7,"type":"term","title":"trade-in","url":"/glossary/trade-in","quote":"They're going to give you full value on your trade-in. If you go somewhere else, they're going to hold back on your trade-in.","canonicalId":"term:trade-in","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A trade-in is when you give your current vehicle to the dealer as part of the deal for a new car. Dealers can influence the effective price by how much they offer for the trade-in, which changes the overall out-of-pocket cost.","simplifiedExplanation":"A trade-in is your old car being used to reduce the price of the new one. The dealer can offer less than you expect, so it’s important to compare the numbers carefully."}},{"startTime":319.8,"endTime":322.8,"type":"concept","title":"use the process","quote":"So, use the process. It's there for you. Todd.","canonicalId":"concept:use-the-process","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Use the process” implies following a structured approach to buying a car rather than reacting on the spot. In practice, that usually means researching options, comparing offers, verifying total pricing, and making sure you understand what’s included before committing.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Use the process” means don’t rush the car-buying decision. It suggests doing things step-by-step—like checking the full price and what you’re actually getting—before you sign."}},{"startTime":328.5,"endTime":348.0,"type":"term","title":"dealer add-ons","url":"/glossary/dealer-add-ons","quote":"...that they're not going to go pull any fast ones on you, dealer add-ons, and they're going to be there to support you after you make the purchase with maintenance on your car.","canonicalId":"term:dealer-add-ons","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Dealer add-ons are extra products or services a dealership tries to sell on top of the car’s base price—often things like protection packages, accessories, or service plans. They can significantly increase the out-the-door cost, so it’s worth asking what’s included and what’s optional.","simplifiedExplanation":"Dealer add-ons are extra add-on items the dealership tries to sell when you’re buying the car. They can make the final price higher, so you should ask what they are and whether you can remove them."}},{"startTime":328.5,"endTime":348.0,"type":"term","title":"maintenance on your car","quote":"...they're not going to go pull any fast ones on you, dealer add-ons, and they're going to be there to support you after you make the purchase with maintenance on your car.","canonicalId":"term:maintenance-on-your-car","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Maintenance” here refers to the scheduled service work that keeps a car running properly over time, such as oil changes, inspections, and replacing wear items. A dealer that supports you after purchase typically means they’ll help with service scheduling, warranty/coverage questions, and ongoing upkeep."}},{"startTime":406.9,"endTime":413.4,"type":"concept","title":"sticker","url":"/glossary/sticker","quote":"[402.4s] I go, yeah.\n[403.7s] I don't want a better deal than my listeners get.\n[405.5s] Just give me the same deal.\n[406.9s] Yeah.\n[407.5s] You know, I don't want to pay a sticker, but my listeners don't pay stickers.\n[410.9s] So give me the deal that you give my listeners.","canonicalId":"concept:sticker","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In car sales, the “sticker” usually refers to the vehicle’s listed retail price on the window sticker (often called MSRP). The caller is saying they don’t want to pay the listed price and instead wants the same lower deal offered to the show’s listeners.","simplifiedExplanation":"When people say “sticker” in car shopping, they mean the price printed on the car’s window sticker. The caller is asking not to pay that printed price, but to get the same discount deal as other listeners."}},{"startTime":413.4,"endTime":420.0,"type":"concept","title":"average profit","url":"/glossary/average-profit","quote":"[413.4s] If your average profit on a car is $1,200, charge me the $1,200.\n[420.0s] I'm fine with it.\n[421.0s] Yeah.\n[421.3s] I don't want anything extra.\n[423.1s] It's that simple.","canonicalId":"concept:average-profit","priority":0.22,"confidence":0.78,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Average profit” here is the dealer’s typical markup or profit margin per car. The caller is proposing a transparent pricing approach: pay the dealer’s usual profit amount rather than negotiating for a different number.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about how much the dealer typically makes on a car. The caller wants to pay that usual dealer profit amount instead of paying a higher price or adding extras."}},{"startTime":457.0,"endTime":466.2,"type":"term","title":"lift","url":"/glossary/lift","quote":"And I bought a Sprinter 2012 Sprinter and converted it with United\nAccess with a lift.\n[466.2s] Yep.","canonicalId":"term:lift","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In accessibility conversions, a lift is a powered platform or hoist that helps a wheelchair user enter and exit the vehicle safely. It’s typically integrated into the floor and body structure so the vehicle can be used without stepping up normally.","simplifiedExplanation":"A lift is a device that helps someone get into or out of the vehicle more easily, especially if they use a wheelchair. It’s usually built into the van so it can raise and lower a person safely."}},{"startTime":457.0,"endTime":466.2,"type":"car","title":"2012 Sprinter","url":"/cars/mercedes-benz/sprinter","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f1/2018_MB_Sprinter_2.jpg","quote":"And I bought a Sprinter 2012 Sprinter and converted it with United\nAccess with a lift.","canonicalId":"car:mercedes-benz:sprinter","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a light commercial van that’s commonly converted for accessibility and mobility use. 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Here, the host references buying a 2009 Honda Element and learning about dealership “free” offers like oil changes.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Honda Element is a Honda vehicle from the late 2000s with a roomy, practical interior. In this story, it’s the car the person bought before learning that dealership perks aren’t really free.","imageAttribution":"Bull-Doser (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":487.6,"endTime":510.3,"type":"term","title":"dealership","url":"/glossary/dealership","quote":"Is that I got a lifetime oil change for free from another dealer and I was pissed.\n[496.5s]  Well, there you go.\n[498.0s]  That's the question of the day.\n[499.6s]  What would you wish you had done differently when you bought your last car?\n[504.2s]  But let me tell you something, Nelson.\n[507.2s]  You don't get anything free for free at a dealership.","canonicalId":"term:dealership","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A dealership is the retail sales and service outlet for a specific brand, where customers buy vehicles and get maintenance work done. 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Why the Chrysler Pacifica?","canonicalId":"car:chrysler:pacifica","priority":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Chrysler Pacifica is a minivan that’s being recommended here for accessibility conversions. The host specifically points to its lower floor, which can make it easier to get in and out and to convert for wheelchair/handicap use.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Chrysler Pacifica is a minivan. The host says it’s a good choice for accessibility because the floor is lower, which can make it easier to use and modify.","imageAttribution":"Accord14 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":521.2,"endTime":543.9,"type":"car","title":"Toyota Sienna","url":"/cars/toyota/sienna","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/0_Toyota_Sienna_%28XL30%29_1.jpg","quote":"If I were you, I would go with the Toyota Sienna or the Chrysler Pacifica. 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The host is talking about its top leader and how much she earned."}},{"startTime":635.7,"endTime":635.7,"type":"company","title":"GM","url":"/glossary/gm","quote":"[624.0s]  That's up 1.4% from 2024, but she's earned over 300 million and that's in the wake of a reported $2.7 billion of net income.\n[635.7s]  55% decline for GM in 2025.\n[641.1s]  She drove the ship of rushing into electric vehicles.","canonicalId":"company:gm","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"GM refers to General Motors, a major automaker. In this segment, the hosts discuss GM’s financial performance and how its strategy around electric vehicles affected results.","simplifiedExplanation":"GM is short for General Motors, one of the big car companies. They’re talking about GM’s money and how their electric-car plans impacted it."}},{"startTime":641.1,"endTime":718.2,"type":"concept","title":"electric vehicles","url":"/glossary/ev","quote":"[641.1s]  She drove the ship of rushing into electric vehicles.\n[647.2s]  Oh, yeah.\n[648.6s]  And have cost that car company billions of dollars by rushing into it.\n[654.8s]  Yeah.","canonicalId":"concept:electric-vehicles","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Electric vehicles (EVs) are cars powered primarily by electric motors and rechargeable batteries, rather than gasoline engines. The hosts are discussing corporate strategy and investment risk around the EV transition.","simplifiedExplanation":"Electric vehicles are cars that run on electricity from a battery. The discussion here is about how much money car companies are putting into EVs and whether that gamble is paying off."}},{"startTime":748.3,"endTime":756.5,"type":"company","title":"Ford CEO","url":"/glossary/ford-ceo","quote":"[744.3s]  Are you kidding?\n[745.1s]  Let's keep her in the job and let's reward her for doing all that.\n[748.3s]  Fine idea.\n[749.6s]  Yeah, Ford CEO.\n[751.3s]  Hey, you did the same thing, pal.","canonicalId":"company:ford-ceo","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The speaker is referring to Ford’s chief executive officer (CEO), the top executive responsible for major company decisions. In this context, they’re criticizing leadership decisions tied to recalls and compensation.","simplifiedExplanation":"A CEO is the top boss at a company. The host is saying Ford’s top leader should be held accountable for problems the company had, like recalls."}},{"startTime":754.8,"endTime":760.0,"type":"company","title":"Jim Farley","url":"/glossary/jim-farley","quote":"[753.7s]  And I like you.\n[754.8s]  I like you, Jim Farley.\n[756.5s]  You're a nice guy.\n[757.8s]  Chris Farley's cousin.\n[759.6s]  That's kind of crazy, isn't it?","canonicalId":"company:jim-farley","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Jim Farley is Ford’s CEO mentioned by name. The discussion uses his leadership to connect Ford’s corporate actions—especially recalls and executive pay—to the speaker’s criticism.","simplifiedExplanation":"Jim Farley is Ford’s top executive. The host is bringing up his name to point blame at Ford’s leadership."}},{"startTime":763.2,"endTime":769.0,"type":"term","title":"recalls","url":"/glossary/recall","quote":"[761.8s]  But guess what?\n[763.2s]  Under your leadership, they had more recalls than any car company in the history of cars.\n[769.0s]  What are we doing over there in Detroit?\n[770.8s]  And you're knocked down millions too.","canonicalId":"term:recalls","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A recall is when a car manufacturer asks owners to bring vehicles in for repairs because of a safety or compliance problem. The host is claiming Ford had an unusually high number of recalls under Farley’s leadership.","simplifiedExplanation":"A recall is when a car company admits there’s a problem and tells owners to get it fixed. It’s usually related to safety or something that could cause trouble later."}},{"startTime":826.74,"endTime":831.6,"type":"car","title":"Kia K5 Kia","url":"/cars/kia/k5","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/20191227_K5_DL3_Front_Side.png","quote":"Anyways, we bought a K5, Kia K5 2024 lease. Sorry, lease. And as soon as we bought it, my wife said I started doing acceleration, losing power.","canonicalId":"car:kia:k5","priority":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Kia K5 is a midsize sedan from Kia. In this segment, the hosts discuss a 2024 Kia K5 that was on a lease and then showed symptoms consistent with oil consumption soon after purchase.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Kia K5 is a Kia sedan. Here, the speaker is talking about a 2024 K5 lease that started acting like it was losing oil soon after they bought it.","imageAttribution":"Ki hoon (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":841.0,"endTime":847.8,"type":"term","title":"oil change","url":"/glossary/oil-change","quote":"And then we got our 5,000 mile oil change and then at 10,000, the dipstick is at zero, lights are flashing.","canonicalId":"term:oil-change","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An oil change is the scheduled service where used engine oil is drained and replaced with fresh oil. The segment uses it as the baseline interval to compare how much oil the engine is consuming between services.","simplifiedExplanation":"An oil change is when the car’s engine oil is replaced. 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