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 Telluride), the 2020 Hyundai Venue, the 2020 Audi...

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 leasing incentives? How do know which incentives you...

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 or just can't make the payments, you may have more...

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 concern that has plagued over 200...

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 worst) CPO programs, and is it worth it to buy a...

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 should you look for and what questions...

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 warranty.

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 you do if there is a recall on your car? She also...

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 your car, how to avoid scams, and how to safely...

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the age old debate of new vs used. Is it better to buy a used car or a new car? It's always better to buy used, right? Maybe not! Tune in to learn when it may be better to buy a new...