Glossary / General

spare parts

14 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Spare parts are extra pieces that can be used to fix cars when something breaks. They help keep cars running well for a long time.

Technical Definition

Spare parts are components that are kept in stock to replace or repair parts of a vehicle. They are essential for maintaining and servicing vehicles, especially as they age.

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"But also like carrying spares is something that I don't do. [3140.8s] I don't have nearly as many spare parts as I do. [3142.6s] Yeah, yeah, especially if you're going to be that far out from where..."
Episode 456: Guest Bradley Iger, Czinger 21C Supercar, 2026 Ram 2500 Tow Test, Benjamin Has A Bad Track Day, Bradley Talks Charger Take Two Unnamed Automotive Podcast 52:16

"But the funny part is I'd talking to these guys, hey, everybody in the club for some reason had spare parts to it. That told me how many times this car had been apart."
🏎️ 🏁 Brad Phillips on The Great Race, Cross-Country Ferraris, and Vintage Porsches To All The Cars I've Loved Before: Classic Car Restoration, JDM, and Automotive History 37:18

"[1970.5s] I had to like corral all these like spare parts to get to all those, [1975.2s] you know, the 30 showrooms we had so that they could have a display in the showroom for those. [1980.4s] ..."
Episode 564: Special Guests Franz and Lars Discuss Model S and X's Legacy Ride the Lightning: Tesla and EV Podcast 32:50