{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"\"The 2-Minute Habit 90% of drivers Skip (And Regret Later)\"","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/the-2-minute-habit-90-of-drivers-skip-and-regret-later","audioUrl":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/340678/2635837/car-connection-workshop/2026_03_17_10_46_27_bba0f6f4-e053-40ac-8014-e0a2bfd5edd8.mp3","description":"\"What's the ONE thing you check on your vehicle regularly...or never check at all? Be honest\"Today's episode his close to home - because hardly anyone actually checks their vehicle until until something goes wrong.We're talking about pre-trip inspections ... those quick, simple checks that can mean the difference between driving with confidence or being stranded on the side of the road.Are you living in the known, where your vehicle is reliable and predictable? Or the unknown, where stress, surprise breakdowns, and expensive repairs are always lurking? From coolant levels to leaks, tire condition to warning signs - this isn't complicated, but it is ignored. If you've ever said \"it'll be fine\" ... this episode is for you. Take control, reduce stress. Drive with confidence. Because a few minutes today can save you thousands tomorrow.Car Connection Motormouth Merchandise available in our online store at (ccbusnet.com) grab some gear and join the crew in the battle against addiction. we are working hard helping those who have made the decision to deal with their addiction get to a Total Freedom Addiction Campus Canada & USA where a New Life awaits them there, Tnx so very much friends, Nile & Skippy.More episodes and ...Project Details & links are available at Car Connection Business Network  .com (ccbusnet.com) you'll find everything on our homepage if you'd like to follow the build/repair work we do & connect with our program partners. Thank You! e-mail questions for our Saturday Q&A Show, or a topic you would like me to cover anytime, look forward always to hearing from y'all. NMJ  (nile@ccbusnet.com) (motormouth.jenkins@gmail.com)Like, share, subscribe, follow, comment on videos, ring the notification bell, listen, watch, connect, join our community, all these little things help us so much friends to grow on our platforms in order to reach/help more people just like you and me! Your support is very much appreciated friends! Motormouth & Skippy.Happy Healthy Motoring,  Peace Patience Kindness Always! NMJ "},"annotations":[{"startTime":608.9,"endTime":618.3,"type":"concept","title":"older vehicle ownership","url":"/glossary/older-vehicle-ownership","quote":"you can totally change your mindset and put money back in your pocket drive an older vehicle keep it reliable fit and tidy and you're not paying interest and you're not paying principal payments","canonicalId":"concept:older-vehicle-ownership","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Owning an older vehicle involves keeping a car that is 10 to 15 years old or more in good condition through regular maintenance and repairs. This approach can save money by avoiding car payments and interest associated with new car loans.","simplifiedExplanation":"Driving an older car means you keep a car that's not brand new but still works well by fixing it when needed. 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