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See https://pcm.adswizz.com\nfor information about our collection and use of personal data for\nadvertising.\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":60.0,"endTime":65.0,"type":"term","title":"year-end carbine","url":"/glossary/year-end-carbine","quote":"...today's show folks brought to you by us, caredge.com. We've got a limited offer going on right now. Year-end carbine, things are starting to heat up.","canonicalId":"term:year-end-carbine","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Year-end carbine refers to the period at the end of the year when dealerships often offer discounts and incentives to clear out inventory. This is a strategic time for buyers to find deals on new and used cars as dealerships aim to meet sales targets.","simplifiedExplanation":"Year-end carbine is a time when car dealerships try to sell as many cars as possible before the year ends, often offering special deals and discounts. It's a good time to buy a car if you're looking for a bargain."}},{"startTime":150.5,"endTime":155.0,"type":"term","title":"destination fees","url":"/glossary/destination-fee","quote":"...the thing that we were going to talk about, destination fees increasing significantly, automotive news pulled together, all of the data.","canonicalId":"term:destination-fee","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Destination fees are charges added to the price of a vehicle to cover the cost of transporting it from the manufacturer to the dealership. These fees can vary significantly based on the distance and logistics involved in the delivery process.","simplifiedExplanation":"Destination fees are extra costs that you pay when buying a car, which cover the shipping of the car from the factory to the dealership. 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It's like a starting point, but the final price can be higher due to extra fees."}},{"startTime":204.5,"endTime":204.5,"type":"term","title":"tariffs","url":"/glossary/tariffs","quote":"...hide the cost of tariffs without saying it's the cost of tariffs.","canonicalId":"term:tariffs","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Tariffs are taxes imposed on imported goods, which can increase the cost of manufacturing and selling vehicles. These costs can be passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices.","simplifiedExplanation":"Tariffs are extra taxes that the government charges on goods coming from other countries. 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