{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Let's play a game of \"Car-life True or False\" and learn where my disdain for EVs may come from","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/let-s-play-a-game-of-car-life-true-or-false-and-learn-where-my-disdain-for-evs-may-come-from","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2021673/episodes/18747916-let-s-play-a-game-of-car-life-true-or-false-and-learn-where-my-disdain-for-evs-may-come-from.mp3","description":"Send a textEmail Lennie at lennielawson2020@gmail.com"},"annotations":[{"startTime":6.1,"endTime":12.1,"type":"term","title":"EV","url":"/glossary/ev","quote":"I've been driving an EV around this week, happens to be our mobile service van.","canonicalId":"term:ev","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"EV stands for Electric Vehicle, which is a car powered entirely or primarily by electricity stored in batteries rather than gasoline or diesel fuel.","simplifiedExplanation":"An EV is a car that runs on electricity instead of gas. It uses batteries to move, so you charge it like a phone instead of filling it with fuel."}},{"startTime":34.5,"endTime":44.2,"type":"term","title":"range","url":"/glossary/range","quote":"it's an EV and it's got very limited range, 100 miles, I know. What good is that?","canonicalId":"term:range","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Range refers to the maximum distance an electric vehicle can travel on a single full charge of its battery.","simplifiedExplanation":"Range means how far an electric car can go before it needs to be charged again."}},{"startTime":305.4,"endTime":311.1,"type":"term","title":"continuously variable transmission","url":"/glossary/cvt","quote":"That's why continuously variable transmissions exist called a CVT. 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It helps the car use less gas and drive more smoothly."}},{"startTime":312.8,"endTime":313.5,"type":"brand","title":"Subaru","url":"/glossary/subaru","quote":"I don't know a Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Honda Civic, a Subaru, a lot of those vehicles have CVTs.","canonicalId":"brand:subaru","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Subaru is a Japanese car manufacturer known for its use of all-wheel drive and boxer engines. 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I know that's a broad subject, but all of the computers on your vehicle, no matter what you're driving, that's going to be the place where you're going to have the most problems.","canonicalId":"term:electronics","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Modern vehicles rely heavily on electronic systems and computers to control everything from engine performance to safety features, but these systems can also be a common source of problems.","simplifiedExplanation":"Cars today use lots of computers and electronic parts to help them work better, but sometimes these parts can cause issues."}},{"startTime":375.1,"endTime":399.8,"type":"term","title":"lemon","url":"/glossary/lemon","quote":"Your car is a lemon if you have to take it to the dealership more than four times for the same problem, true or false? Most people would call that a lemon and they'd be pretty upset. It could be the dealership's fault though and in that case it's not a lemon, it's a training issue. But it's only a true lemon legally if you have to do that, take it back four times for the same problem. They can't fix it, but it happens in the first year or 12 months of ownership.","canonicalId":"term:lemon","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A 'lemon' is a vehicle that has significant defects or problems that the manufacturer or dealer cannot fix after a reasonable number of attempts, typically within the first year or 12 months of ownership. Lemon laws protect consumers by allowing them to seek a replacement or refund for such vehicles.","simplifiedExplanation":"A 'lemon' is a car that keeps having the same problem and the dealer can't fix it even after trying several times. 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If that grandson goes out and kills somebody in a car, grandpa doesn't want his name on that title because he thinks that that will release him of liability.","canonicalId":"term:release-of-liability","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Release of liability is a legal concept where a person tries to avoid responsibility for damages or legal claims related to a vehicle they own or are associated with.","simplifiedExplanation":"Release of liability means someone wants to not be responsible if something bad happens with the car, like an accident."}},{"startTime":624.1,"endTime":629.8,"type":"term","title":"bank note","url":"/glossary/bank-note","quote":"name is on the title, but also whose name is on the bank note, but the truth of the matter is...","canonicalId":"term:bank-note","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A bank note in this context refers to the loan agreement or promissory note signed when financing a vehicle. 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And in order for you to get out of it, you're going to have to file a lawsuit and go through a court.","canonicalId":"term:extended-warranty","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"An extended warranty is an optional service contract that covers certain repairs and maintenance beyond the standard factory warranty period, often sold by dealerships.","simplifiedExplanation":"An extended warranty is like extra protection you can buy for your car to help pay for repairs after the regular warranty ends."}},{"startTime":1129.8,"endTime":1133.62,"type":"term","title":"bumper to bumper warranties","url":"/glossary/bumper-to-bumper-warranties","quote":"One of the big areas is when it comes to bumper to bumper warranties.","canonicalId":"term:bumper-to-bumper-warranties","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Bumper to bumper warranties cover almost all parts and systems of a vehicle from the front bumper to the rear bumper, typically excluding wear items. They provide comprehensive protection for new car buyers.","simplifiedExplanation":"A bumper to bumper warranty is a promise from the car company to fix almost anything on your car if it breaks, except for things that wear out like tires or brakes."}},{"startTime":1222.8799999999999,"endTime":1231.56,"type":"car","title":"Honda Accord","url":"/cars/honda/accord","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/29/2007_Honda_Accord_Euro_R_with_Mugen_tuning_front.jpg","quote":"And you can do it the day before you go in to the dealership to finalize your deal on that new Honda Accord or that Hyundai, whatever. Just send me the VIN number of the vehicle that you're buying.","canonicalId":"car:honda:accord","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Honda Accord is a popular midsize sedan known for its reliability, fuel efficiency, and strong resale value. 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