{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Pin drop car rescue","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/pin-drop-car-rescue","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5e9031b840f99ffd144483ab/e/69984b58a444b25f2cf10809/media.mp3","description":"Jonny and Richard have a new idea for a TV show. Also in this episode, large car parts in the undergrowth, 4th July car throwing, staring out of train windows, Jonny’s stranded Insight, car-to-car comms in the 80s, watching the last Defender come off the line, smoking Michael McDonald, Jag XJs in staring roles, and giveaway exhausts in films and TV shows. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.comTo get 10 percent off any order of Duramat garage flooring go to duramat.co.uk and use discount code SSG10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":237.4,"endTime":240.6,"type":"part","title":"bumper","url":"/glossary/bumper","quote":"So we start off with one light, then we start off for the bumper, then we have the other light...","canonicalId":"part:bumper","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The bumper is a protective component mounted at the front and rear of a vehicle to absorb impact in minor collisions and protect other parts.","simplifiedExplanation":"A bumper is the part on the front or back of a car that helps protect it if it bumps into something."}},{"startTime":237.4,"endTime":240.6,"type":"part","title":"grill","url":"/glossary/grill","quote":"then we have the other light, the grill, then we have a wheel trim...","canonicalId":"part:grill","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The grill is the front part of a car that allows air to enter and cool the engine while also providing a styling element.","simplifiedExplanation":"A grill is the front part of a car that lets air in to keep the engine cool."}},{"startTime":240.6,"endTime":246.2,"type":"part","title":"wheel trim","url":"/glossary/wheel-trim","quote":"then we have a wheel trim and then we have little grilllets and brackets,","canonicalId":"part:wheel-trim","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Wheel trims are decorative covers that fit over the wheels of a car, often made of plastic, to improve appearance and sometimes protect the wheel nuts.","simplifiedExplanation":"Wheel trims are covers that go on car wheels to make them look nicer and sometimes keep dirt away."}},{"startTime":246.2,"endTime":249.6,"type":"part","title":"wheel arch liners","url":"/glossary/wheel-arch-liners","quote":"just so much plastic under tray wheel arch liners.","canonicalId":"part:wheel-arch-liners","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Wheel arch liners are plastic or metal panels inside the wheel wells that protect the car's body and components from dirt, water, and debris thrown up by the tires.","simplifiedExplanation":"Wheel arch liners are covers inside the wheel area that stop dirt and water from hurting the car."}},{"startTime":280.62,"endTime":282.62,"type":"car","title":"Peugeot 106","url":"/cars/peugeot/106","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/03/1995_Peugeot_106_Rallye.jpg","quote":"a bit more or maybe a Peugeot 106.","canonicalId":"car:peugeot:106","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Peugeot 106 is a small city car produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot from 1991 to 2003. 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It’s often discussed as a benchmark for driving dynamics in affordable performance cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"The BMW 3 Series is a small, sporty car that’s fun to drive and feels very connected to the road. The older E30 model is famous because it’s easy to control and many people like to drive it with a stick shift.","imageAttribution":"Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":2812.6,"endTime":2817.0,"type":"concept","title":"25 year rule","url":"/glossary/25-year-rule-6a06aee7-c967-4f79-b0a1-0584047564fb","quote":"how like the 25 year rule in the US and the Americans are quite interested in old Land Rover Defenders","canonicalId":"concept:25-year-rule-6a06aee7-c967-4f79-b0a1-0584047564fb","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The 25 year rule is a US import regulation that allows vehicles that are at least 25 years old to be imported without having to meet modern safety and emissions standards. This rule makes older cars eligible for import that otherwise would be restricted.","simplifiedExplanation":"In the US, cars have to be at least 25 years old before you can bring them in without following all the new rules about safety and pollution. This means older cars can be imported more easily."}},{"startTime":2817.0,"endTime":2821.58,"type":"car","title":"Land Rover Defenders","url":"/cars/land-rover/defender","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5f/2016_Land_Rover_Defender_130_HCPU_TD_2.2.jpg","quote":"quite interested in old Land Rover Defenders yeah and it has had a significant effect on the price of good defenders over 25 years old","canonicalId":"car:land-rover:defender","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Land Rover Defender is a rugged off-road vehicle known for its durability and iconic design. 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