{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"\n                    Confessions of a Porsche Dealer Service Manager\n                ","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/confessions-of-a-porsche-dealer-service-manager","audioUrl":"https://episodes.castos.com/61a8ff0f9112b9-11674197/2363405/c1e-07dx4f7wpojt6kgw3-2503p5oqux4k-5ahvpp.mp3","description":"\n                                            Linda Harouna, Service Manager for Porsche Silver Spring, joins us in studio to answer as many questions as she can. We find out how she became the Service Manager at a busy Porsche dealership, what a day in the life of a service manager looks like, and what are her toughest challenges. Ever wondered about \"goodwill\" repairs or Service Advisors getting paid commissions for additional work? The differences between ICE and EV servicing? We ask all those questions and more.\n                                    "},"annotations":[{"startTime":60.0,"endTime":64.3,"type":"company","title":"Pirelli","url":"/glossary/pirelli","quote":"...I want to make sure we thank our presenting sponsor, Pirelli. Pirelli tires have to achieve the highest levels of performance, safety, noiselessness, and grip on the road surface...","canonicalId":"company:pirelli","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Pirelli is a well-known tire manufacturer that specializes in high-performance tires for various types of vehicles, including sports cars and motorcycles. They are recognized for their innovative technologies that enhance performance, safety, and grip on the road.","simplifiedExplanation":"Pirelli is a brand that makes tires for cars and motorcycles. 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