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See https://pcm.adswizz.com\nfor information about our collection and use of personal data for\nadvertising.\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":427.0,"endTime":431.0,"type":"term","title":"floor planning","url":"/glossary/floor-planning","quote":"They finance their inventory. It's called floor planning.","canonicalId":"term:floor-planning","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"Floor planning is a financing method used by car dealerships to cover the cost of purchasing and holding inventory. The dealer obtains credit from a lender or manufacturer, pays for the cars upfront, and then repays the loan as sales are made.","simplifiedExplanation":"Floor planning is a way that car dealers get money to buy cars before they sell them. 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If it makes a clanking noise, it usually means something inside is worn or loose and needs fixing."}},{"startTime":2223.0,"endTime":2226.0,"type":"car","title":"2025 Subaru Outback","url":"/cars/subaru/outback","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/2000-2004_Subaru_Outback_Wagon.jpg","quote":"We just bought a 2025 Subaru Outback and saved $2500 off the car.","canonicalId":"car:subaru:outback","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"The Subaru Outback is a midsize crossover SUV known for its ruggedness, all‑wheel drive, and spacious interior. The 2025 model continues the line’s reputation for reliability and off‑road capability.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Outback is a popular SUV that can handle both city driving and light off‑road adventures. It’s praised for being dependable and having plenty of room for passengers and cargo.","imageAttribution":"IFCAR (Public domain)"}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Ray","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Zach Shefska","role":"host"},{"id":"s3","name":"Bleav","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/it-s-officially-the-best-time-ever-to-buy-a-car-episode-984/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}