The Straight Shift, #23: What Does the Color of Your Car Say About You?

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The Straight Shift, #23: What Does the Color of Your Car Say About You?

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Oct 15, 2018

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In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks with special guest and color psychology expert, Stacey Cohen, of Anderson-Cohen Designs about what the color of your car says about your personality.

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Oct 15, 2018

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The Straight Shift is a podcast about cars! Car buying, car selling, car maintenance and repairs, safe driving tips, and general car-related nonsense designed to empower consumers. Brought to you by The Car Chick, the #1 trusted automotive expert for women and smart men.

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The Straight Shift, #23: What Does the Color of Your Car Say About You?

The Straight Shift, #23: What Does the Color of Your Car Say About You?

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