{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Deposits for Holding Cars & Another Car Dealer Goes to Jail","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/deposits-for-holding-cars-another-car-dealer-goes-to-jail","audioUrl":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/84972/2428866/switchcast/2026_01_04_20_33_37_1a281cc3-2d46-4e3c-bee6-54a06185d6fd.mp3","description":"Taking deposits to hold cars for buyers is something that's hotly debated in the car industry (believe it or not) - let's get into why deposits matter. 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