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The Straight Shift is Coming Back!
Do you hate car shopping? Do you feel like you're going to be taken advantage of the moment you set foot on a car lot? Or maybe you dread taking your car in for service because you're afraid they're going to try to sell you on a bunch of repairs that you
The Straight Shift, #85: What is it REALLY Like to Own an Electric Car?
In this second of three episodes of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks all about the reality of owning an"electrified" vehicle - hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). What are the costs of owning an electric car? Are elect
The Straight Shift, #84: How to Buy a Car FAST During an Inventory Shortage
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks gives you practical strategies for people who need to buy a car quickly during the current inventory shortage.You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here. Connect with Lee
The Straight Shift, #83: Why Your New Car May Be Missing Some Bells & Whistles!
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about why that new car you are buying may not have all of the features and options you are expecting. Yep, the chip shortage is forcing aut
The Straight Shift, #82: What is the Difference Between Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Cars?
In this first of three episodes of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks all about "electrified" vehicles - hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). She revisits some high sch
The Straight Shift, #81: Why Vehicle Crash Test Results Don't Apply to Women!
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks (ok, rants) about why the government-regulated vehicle crash tests don't apply to women and, in fact, the majority of the US population. Sh
The Straight Shift, #80: Why Holiday Car Shopping Will Suck in 2021 & What You Can Do About It
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about why holiday car shopping in 2021 will be extra challenging this year due to the low inventory levels, high prices, and a new rule the
The Straight Shift, #79: The Best New Vehicles for 2022 - including an electric Hummer?!?
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about some of the exciting new and redesigned cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans for 2022. Including the 2022 Honda Civic, 2022 Hyundai Tucson
The Straight Shift, #78: What All First Time Car Buyers Need to Know!
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick takes first time car buyers through a step-by-step process, from picking the right car to negotiating the deal without paying too much for extra junk they don't need!
The Straight Shift, #77: How to Buy a Car During an Inventory Shortage
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the massive shortage of both new and used cars across the US and the world in 2021. Why are there so few cars on dealer lots? When will more cars be available? Is it better or worse...