The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about how to stay home and stay safe and still buy a car during Coronavirus. She also talks with auto detailing expert, John Stephens (a.k…

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about how the Coronavirus outbreak is affecting the US automotive industry now, and how it may impact it over the next several months. Wha…

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the most ridiculous, crazy and downright stupid traffic laws that are still on the books in many states across the US. Including, ho…

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the difference between women and men in the car buying process. Using deeply researched industry data, she shares statistics on the …

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about how those new, online-only and car "vending machine" dealerships really work, the pros and cons of their car buying experience, and …

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the best (and most economical) ways to protect the interior and exterior of your car from environmental hazards like salt, tree sap,…

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick helps you save money on car repairs and maintenance and extend the life of your vehicle by identifying 7 weird things your car wishes you knew t…

On this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick interviews exclusive guest, Santa Claus, and reveals the top-secret details about his mysterious new sleigh!

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In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the newly launched Tesla Cybertruck, an new all-electric pickup truck, and how it REALLY did in a drag race against a Porsche 911 an…

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about 3 effects that electric vehicles will have on the US economy that may not be good. Will you be affected?

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In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick reveals the 7 biggest lies that car dealers and salesmen will tell you in order to close the sale!

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In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about 7 exciting new and redesigned SUVs that are hitting the market for the 2020 model year, including the 2020 Hyundai Palisade (and Kia…

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick breaks down exactly how new car incentives really work. What are the different types of new car incentives, such as rebates, low APRs and leasin…

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about different ways to get out of a car lease. Whether you are in the middle of the lease or at the end, whether you are over your miles…

Holy exploding sunroofs, Batman!  In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the crazy phenomenon of exploding sunroofs.  It's NOT just an urban myth!  It's a real safety conc…

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick explains how Certified Pre-Owned programs work, how they different among the different car brands, how much they cost, who has the best (and wor…

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about extended car warranties.  What are the different types of extended car warranties?  How do extended car warranties work?  What shoul…

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick explains the ins and outs of New Car Warranties - what's covered, what's NOT covered, and how to avoid, well... VOIDING your car's factory warra…

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks all about recalls. What constitutes a recall on a car? How are recalls issued? How do you know if your car has an open recall? What should…

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the how to sell your car privately to an individual instead of to a dealership. She gives you tips on how to get the most money for …