{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"The 2026 Car Market RESET PANIC MODE | Episode 1027","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/the-2026-car-market-reset-panic-mode-episode-1027","audioUrl":"https://pdrl.fm/3359a6/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/14b42e71-1f9c-41b2-944f-bc8f2b3a3cb9/episodes/3a8c00d7-deb3-43eb-ae35-449b7406d9ba/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=14b42e71-1f9c-41b2-944f-bc8f2b3a3cb9&awEpisodeId=3a8c00d7-deb3-43eb-ae35-449b7406d9ba&feed=gkrQ6WSC","description":"Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest information on the state of the car market. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com\nfor information about our collection and use of personal data for\nadvertising.\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":22.7,"endTime":29.4,"type":"term","title":"market reset","url":"/glossary/market-reset","quote":"the market reset is coming. Okay, I'll be good now. All right, y'all. 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You can see even, dad, the original quotes that we were able to receive from that dealership so that you can see.","canonicalId":"term:transparent-pricing","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Transparent pricing means that all costs, fees, and dealer add-ons are clearly disclosed to the buyer upfront, allowing for a fair and informed purchase decision.","simplifiedExplanation":"Transparent pricing means the car dealer shows you all the costs and fees clearly so you know exactly what you will pay without surprises."}},{"startTime":77.1,"endTime":88.8,"type":"term","title":"dealer fees","url":"/glossary/dealer-fees","quote":"You can learn more about their dock fee, if they add add-ons. You can see how transparent they are. You can see even, dad, the original quotes that we were able to receive from that dealership so that you can see.","canonicalId":"term:dealer-fees","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Dealer fees are additional charges added by car dealerships on top of the vehicle price, which can include documentation fees, dock fees, or add-ons. These fees affect the out-the-door price a buyer pays.","simplifiedExplanation":"Dealer fees are extra costs that car dealers add when you buy a car, like paperwork fees or extra services, which make the total price higher than just the car's sticker price."}},{"startTime":120.0,"endTime":132.1,"type":"term","title":"OTD data information","url":"/glossary/otd-data-information","quote":"Everything here is based on actual information, OTD data information. Yeah, exactly. Man, that separates us from the rest of outfits out there where dealers beg their customers to give them great surveys and great reviews.","canonicalId":"term:otd-data-information","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"OTD stands for Out-The-Door price, which is the total amount a buyer pays for a vehicle including the car price, taxes, dealer fees, and any add-ons. OTD data information refers to actual transaction prices rather than advertised prices.","simplifiedExplanation":"OTD means the full price you pay for a car, including the car itself plus all extra fees and taxes. 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