The Straight Shift with The Car Chick
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The Straight Shift, #66: 5 Car Shopping Pet Peeves that Cost You Time and Money
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick discusses 5 of her biggest car shopping pet peeves that will cost you valuable time and money. If these things annoy HER, you know they will drive you crazy. Worse, they can cost you to lose...
The Straight Shift, #65: Exclusive Interview with the Mechanic Shop Femme
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks with automotive writer and educator Chaya Milchtein, the Mechanic Shop Femme, about how to know if a mechanic is lying to you, how to buy a used car and car care classes for teens and young...
The Straight Shift, #64: How to Buy a Classic Car
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick dishes out some tough reality checks about buying classic and vintage cars. She talks about what to buy, what NOT to buy, what to look out for, where to buy them, and how avoid being killed by...
The Straight Shift, #63: What Happens When Your Car "Sits" and How to Store It Properly
What can (and does) happen to your car when it just "sits" for extended periods of time? How do you store it properly, so it doesn't cost you an arm and a leg when you are ready to drive it again? Tune into this episode of "The Straight Shift" to...
The Straight Shift, #62: Boys and their Toys - The Best Cars, Trucks and SUVs for Father's Day
Let's face it - boys like their toys. In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick shares her picks for the best cars, trucks and SUVS for dad, in honor of Father's Day, including the fully redesigned 2020 Corvette Stingray!
The Straight Shift, #61: Why the 2021 Toyota Sienna Minivan is a Game Changer!
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick gives you the scoop on the upcoming, fully redesigned 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan. Why is this minivan a game changer? Why does it look like something out of the Jetsons? Is it really a hybrid?...
The Straight Shift, #60: What's in a VIN? (And why does this car's VIN spell "fart"?)
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick explains what your car's VIN number means and how to decode it to discover hidden information about your vehicle. Did you know that some VINs contain real words? The 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid's VIN...
The Straight Shift, #59: The Best Cars for Moms (that are NOT a Minivan!)
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick gives her top picks for the best cars for moms that are NOT a minivan, including the Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, Subaru Ascent, 2020 Toyota Highlander, Audi Q7, Subaru Foreser, Mazda X-5,...
The Straight Shift, #58: Is NOW a Good Time to Buy a Car? (And your other car questions answered!)
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick answers YOUR car questions, including - is NOW a good time to buy a car during coronavirus? Is it safe to drive with the check engine light on? Why are my tires slipping?
The Straight Shift, #57: How to Buy a Car Safely & How to Sanitize Your Car During Coronavirus
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.a. Swirl Killer) of Carolinas Finest Detailing,...