The Straight Shift, #08: What is Your Trade Really Worth? (Used Cars, Part 1)

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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. by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

46 min listen

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 automakers to skimp on features in order to make more... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

35 min listen

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 school physics to teach you the new vocabulary needed... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

48 min listen

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. She talks about the what actually happens in a car... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

44 min listen

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 leasing companies have implemented that makes it... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

46 min listen

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, 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid,... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

56 min listen

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! by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

52 min listen

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... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

43 min listen

The Straight Shift, #76: Why the Car Makers Can't Build Cars Right Now!: In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the affect of the current, global shortage of computer chips on the automotive industry. How much will this hurt new car production? How will it affect people who plan to buy new cars... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

36 min listen

The Straight Shift, #75: How to Buy a Car Out of State: In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the right (and wrong) way to buy a car long distance, including how to buy a new or used car from a dealer out of state as well as how to buy a car from a private party. She also... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

58 min listen

The Straight Shift, #74: How to Find a Good Mechanic, Part 2: In Part 2 of this two part episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about how to find a good, trustworthy mechanic and shop to service and repair your vehicle. She talks about the benefits of using an ASE certified or manufacturer... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

45 min listen

The Straight Shift, #73: How to Find a Good Mechanic, Part 1: In this 2 part episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about how to find a good, trustworthy mechanic. Part 1 talks about what is wrong with the retail automotive service industry that makes finding a good mechanics so darned difficult in... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

41 min listen

The Straight Shift, #72: Holiday Car Shopping Tips - 2020 Edition!: In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks holiday car shopping deals, incentives and strategies - 2020 style! Is the end of the year still a good time to buy a new car? How has the global COVID-19 pandemic affected the new car... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

38 min listen

The Straight Shift, #71: Self-Service Test Driving with Stacauto: In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks with special guest, Jordan Huibers of Stacauto, about a new way to test drive cars without the hassle and pressure of a pushy sales person. Stacauto is a cool, new technology platform that... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

35 min listen

The Straight Shift, #70: How to Avoid Car Problems During a Divorce: In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks with special guest, Lindsey Easterling of Easterling Family Law, about the most common problems people encounter during and after a divorce. Who gets the cars in a divorce? What if you can't... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

45 min listen

The Straight Shift #69: How to Order a Car and Still Get a Great Deal: In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about how to save money when ordering a car. Most dealers say you have to pay full sticker price if you order a car - not true! The Car Chick gives away her secrets on how to negotiate the... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

39 min listen

The Straight Shift #68: How to Name Your Car (and Why You Should): In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about how to name your car, and WHY you even should. She shares the long history of naming vehicles, as well as her personal reasons for why everyone should name their car. She also shares... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

38 min listen

The Straight Shift, #67: 7 Exciting New Vehicles For 2021 (including the return of the Ford Bronco!): In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about 7 new vehicles (all SUVs) making their debut for the 2021 model year, including the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime, the 2021 Toyota Venza, the 2021 Kia Seltos, the 2021 Genesis GV80, the 2021... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

39 min listen

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... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

39 min listen

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... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

39 min listen

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... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

46 min listen

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... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

31 min listen

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! by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

31 min listen

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?... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

35 min listen

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... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

38 min listen

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,... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

38 min listen

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? by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

37 min listen

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,... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

48 min listen

The Straight Shift, #56: The Impact of the Coronavirus Outbreak on the US Automotive Industry: 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. What is the impact to the availability of cars, trucks,... by The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

35 min listen

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