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Is AI Ruining The Automotive Industry and Buying Cars Online?

Is AI Ruining The Automotive Industry and Buying Cars Online?

Get Out N Drive Podcast Feb 03, 2026 26 min
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About this episode

Exploring the impact of AI on the automotive industry, this episode dives into how artificial intelligence is infiltrating everyday experiences, from social media to drive-thrus. Hosts John and Jason share personal anecdotes about AI's presence in customer service and discuss its implications for quality control in automotive advertising. They highlight a recent incident with Bring a Trailer, where AI failed to catch discrepancies in car listings, raising concerns about the reliability of AI in critical areas. The conversation balances humor with serious reflections on technology's role in our lives.

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Company

AutoMetal Direct

"...support the companies that support your right to get out and drive. AutoMetal Direct is a premier manufacturer of high quality restoration parts for classic American cars and trucks."

AutoMetal Direct makes parts for old American cars and trucks that need repairs or restoration. They help car lovers fix up their classic vehicles so they can drive them again.

Part

restoration parts

"Auto Metal Direct is a premier manufacturer of high quality restoration parts for classic American cars and trucks. AMD offers a wide range of components, including body panels, trim, glass, weather stripping, and much more crafted to meet or exceed original equipment specifications."

Restoration parts are the pieces you need to fix up old cars, making them look and work like they did when they were new.

Part

body panels

"AMD offers a wide range of components, including body panels, trim, glass, weather stripping, and much more crafted to meet or exceed original equipment specifications."

Body panels are the metal parts that make up the outside of a car, like the doors and hood. They help protect the car and give it shape.

Company

AMD

"But then I found AMD. AMD is trusted by restoration experts for providing high quality body panels, rust repair parts, glass, trim and weather stripping."

AMD stands for Auto Metal Direct, a company that sells parts for fixing up old cars. They are known for making good quality parts that help restore classic vehicles.

Term

Mopar muscle car

"When I'm restoring an OBS GM truck, a Mopar muscle car or a Ford densite pickup, AMD is my go to resource for reliable high quality parts."

Mopar muscle cars are fast cars made by Chrysler, Dodge, or Plymouth. They are popular for their strong engines and sporty looks.

Term

OBS GM truck

"When I'm restoring an OBS GM truck, a Mopar muscle car or a Ford densite pickup, AMD is my go to resource for reliable high quality parts."

OBS GM trucks are older models of Chevrolet and GMC trucks made between 1988 and 1998. They are often restored because many people like their classic look.

Car

Ford pickup

"When I'm restoring an OBS GM truck, a Mopar muscle car or a Ford densite pickup, AMD is my go to resource for reliable high quality parts."

Ford pickups are trucks made by Ford that are used for carrying things. They are known for being tough and reliable.

Car

Cadillac DeVille

"... see on the screen that looks like a 99 Cadillac DeVille and granted, the resolution on the picture is str..."

The Cadillac DeVille is a big, fancy car that was made to be very comfortable and stylish. It was popular for many years because it offered a lot of space inside and a smooth drive, making it a favorite for people who wanted a luxurious ride.

Term

tail lights

"...you start seeing that, oh, well, those don't look like Cadillac tail lights for that year."

Tail lights are the lights at the back of a car that help other drivers see when the car is on and when it's stopping. They are important for safety on the road.

Company

Bring a Trailer

"...how many average people are working at bring a trailer doing the quality control that's needed."

Bring a Trailer is a website where people can buy and sell cars, especially classic and unique ones. It's like an auction for car lovers.

Part

radiator

"...There's supposed to be a radiator there, I think."

A radiator is a part of the car that helps keep the engine cool by removing heat. It's important for preventing the engine from getting too hot.

Term

transport fees

"...I've got to send a transport company to go get this thing. Or I've got to go find it myself..."

Transport fees are what you pay to have a car moved from one place to another, like from a seller's location to your home.

Term

salt box

"...it looks like it just rolled out of the salt box at the Department of Transportation in rural Maine. Right. And there's not a fender on it..."

A 'salt box' is a term used to describe a car that has been damaged by salt, which is often used on roads in winter. It can cause a lot of rust and make the car less reliable.

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fender

"...there's not a fender on it. There's nothing left of it."

A fender is the part of a car that goes around the wheels. If a car is missing a fender, it can be a sign that it's in bad shape or has been in an accident.

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