The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick dispels many of the myths around the best time to buy a car. When is the best time to buy a car? The truth is, there are many good times to buy …

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about what maintenance and repairs you should expect as your car ages, or if you are purchasing a used car. She also points out certain "b…

In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick gives you the Road Rage Test! How prone are you to experiencing road rage? Are your driving behaviors contributing to road rage in others? Learn t…

In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick talks with car detailing expert, Johnathon Stephens of Carolina's Finest Detailing, about the do's and don'ts of washing and detailing your car to…

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks with attorney, Steve Moskos of the Moskos Law Firm, about Lemon Law for cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans and other passenger vehicles.  Steve …

In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick decodes all of those confusing letters and numbers associated with tires, and tells you what to look for, and what to avoid, when it's time to buy…

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the different "driver aid" technologies that exist in cars today - what are they, how do they work, how can they FAIL, and why she d…

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the recent tragic accident in which a self-driving Uber car killed a pedestrian. She talks about how self-driving car technology wor…

In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick talks about the critical DOs and DO NOTs of buying a used car, including the most common mistakes that many used car shoppers make that can cost t…

In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick talks about how much the car you are trading is really worth, and how to get the most money for it.  This is Part 1 in a two part series on buying…

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the 6 main fluids in your car, why they are important and how often to change them to keep your car running smoothly and safely for …

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick shares 8 advanced driving tips that she has learned in over 25 years of racing that YOU can implement on the city streets and highways to become…

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick shares her 3 step process for how to pick the perfect vehicle based on YOUR unique lifestyle, budget and personality.

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In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick talks about 10 New Year's Resolutions that your CAR wishes you would make.

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In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick talks about the top 5 holiday driving dangers and a CRAZY thing that happened in the Walmart parking lot.

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In Episode #2 of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick talks with special guest and award winning auto shop owner, Amy Mattinat, about how to prepare your vehicle for winter.  Whether you live in the Nor…

In Episode #1 of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick talks about the top 3 mistakes most holiday car shoppers make and how to avoid them, so you get a great deal on a new car without all of the year-en…