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Let's talk about how tariffs are impacting the car market for both classic cars and used cars. Articles mentioned in this episode: https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/american-consumers-have-had-it-with-high-car-prices-0eb23424?st=eKFAJ5&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ford-general-motors-disturbing-news-143300807.html https://niada.com/dashboard/senate-committe...

We talk a ton about auctions, but we've never discussed Estate Auctions specifically. Let's dive into the nature of these things. Plus, Tyler will go over how the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is trying to restrict drivers from replacing their own brakes. Articles mentioned in this episode: https://www.thedrive.com/news/replacing-brake-pads-on-a-hyundai-ioniq-5-n-requires-a-professional-mechanics-login Support...

Pitt Race has gone away to make way for an AI Data Center, and they're auctioning off literally everything, down to the urinals. Also, Porsche has announced a new "tunnel mode" and, holy smokes, is it lame. Articles mentioned in this episode: https://savepittrace.org/index.html https://savepittrace.org/content/Artificial%20Intelligence%20and%20the%20Data%20Center%20Paradox.pdf https://www.autoblog...

Tyler has put together a graph depicting the relationship between price and mileage; it ended up becoming the Hot Crazy Matrix for Cars Articles mentioned in this episode: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/shaquille-oneals-180000-range-rover-stolen-in-suspected-transport-scam Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcast For more informa...

Every once in a while, we'll cover auction results on the podcast and, boy oh boy, was there a doozy this past week. Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcast For more information on SwitchCast & to submit vanity plates, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/ Please visit our sponsors: https://sheffieldwatches.com/ - men...

For those who missed last week's show, Tyler sold his beloved Porsche 996 to get a GT3. After all the miles were driven and all the memories were made and all the service was serviced, let's discuss whether or not owning a "cheap" Porsche 996 is actually cheap. Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcast For more information on SwitchC...

Tyler has been on a years-long journey trying to find a 996 GT3 and, ladies and gentlemen, he got one. Let's recap his journey and share in his joy! Go support Tim's Ethusiast Garage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSHC8vHIPzE5EaYjHgx1Tmw https://www.instagram.com/timsenthusiastgarage/?hl=en Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcas...

Tim has a hot take this week - clout cars have gone too far. What's a clout car exactly, and what does this mean? Go support Tim's Ethusiast Garage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSHC8vHIPzE5EaYjHgx1Tmw https://www.instagram.com/timsenthusiastgarage/?hl=en Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcast For more information on SwitchCas...

Bobby Khan was on the FBI's most wanted list and is currently on probation. Now he's running for congress. Go support Tim's Ethusiast Garage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSHC8vHIPzE5EaYjHgx1Tmw https://www.instagram.com/timsenthusiastgarage/?hl=en Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcast For more information on SwitchCast &...

In many ways, auto insurance works in the inverse of how other types of insurance work. I've been thinking a lot lately about car insurance; is the system just or unfair toward drivers? Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcast For more information on SwitchCast & to submit vanity plates, check out our website: https://switchcast...

Last week I went down to the National Corvette Museum for The 24 Hours of Lemons. Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcast For more information on SwitchCast & to submit vanity plates, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/ Articles mentioned in this episode: https://www.wfmj.com/story/53086660/ohio-bmv-to-okay-gay-and-...

Flock, a surveillance company, is now using AI to analyze and report you to police if it deems your driving patterns as "suspicious." Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcast For more information on SwitchCast & to submit vanity plates, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/ Articles mentioned in this episode: https://w...

A bidder on Cars and Bids recently "fat-thumbed" it and bid on a vehicle with a number significantly higher than they thought. Cars & Bids, essentially, responded with "too bad, so sad," starting some serious drama in the following weeks. Let's unpack this a bit more and find out what went wrong and who is in the right here. Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream acce...

Doug had an interesting interaction with Craig & Landreth Cars (Louisville, KY) concerning a vehicle they had an agreement on. If you haven't heard the full story by now, we'll dive in a bit deeper this week. Plus, we'll cover the story of a Priest who defrauded an auction at their parish to... win a Corvette? Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www....

A New York exotic car dealer has collapsed under lawsuits, leaving buyers without titles, investors out hundreds of thousands, and lenders chasing millions. From Lamborghinis to Bentleys, Bul Auto’s deals unraveled into claims of fraud and vanished money. What happened and what's next? Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcast For mo...

Lamborghini America has sued Gold Coast Exotic Imports, a Chicago-based authorized dealership, alleging that the dealer breached its contract by misrepresenting sales and delivering vehicles to unauthorized middlemen—specifically brokers and resellers—rather than bona fide retail buyers. Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcast For...

A woman in Lima, OH recently had a newly purchased vehicle repossessed after her income verification didn't check out with the bank. She then sued the dealer and registered the dealer's name after they let it expire. Who's in the right, who's in the wrong in this bizarre story? Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcast For more infor...

Doug, Ed, Arne, and some friends set out to roadtrip with $1500 (or under) cars. Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcast For more information on SwitchCast & to submit vanity plates, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/ Please visit our sponsors: https://sheffieldwatches.com/ - mention "SWITCHCAST" https://www.nuts4s...

Transporters stealing vehicles from individuals and dealers has long been a topic of conversation on the pod, but we just keep getting more and more reasons to talk about it. Alternative title: "Stop Using Central Dispatch" Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcast For more information on SwitchCast & to submit vanity plates, che...

Let's talk about street takeovers, street racing, and where exactly law enforcement fits into all of this. Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcast For more information on SwitchCast & to submit vanity plates, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/ Articles mentioned in the episode: https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolin...

Nissan is trying to, essentially, not pay its bills. After a failed deal with Honda, Nissan's outlook is looking a bit bleak. What does this mean for the market? Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcast For more information on SwitchCast & to submit vanity plates, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/ Articles mentione...

Tyler was recently made aware of a rebuilt title GT3 for sale. He ultimately passed on it - the question is: why? Also, we dive into the stories of some stolen cars from local dealers. Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcast For more information on SwitchCast & to submit vanity plates, check out our website: https://switchcast....

Today in the news, nobody is interested in Ferrari's new electric supercar. Wow - total shocker, isn't it? Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcast For more information on SwitchCast & to submit vanity plates, check out our website: https://switchcast.live/ Articles mentioned in the episode: Report: Ferrari Is Apparently Delayin...

We recently did a segment on Switchcars turning 20 years old this year and recapped all we've learned doing this. That said, there are still things we continue to learn. Let's discuss some of the foibles at Switchcars over the past few weeks. Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcast For more information on SwitchCast & to submit...

Do driving aids (e.g. lane assist) actually make for safer drivers? For better driving? Well, let's take a deeper look at the topic. Plus, we'll recap Doug's attempt at trying to hack the rental car system. Support us on Patreon for bonus, exclusive content + live stream access https://www.patreon.com/switchcast For more information on SwitchCast & to submit vanity plates, check out our websit...