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. You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service Copyright ©2024 Women’s Automotive Solutions Inc., dba The Car Chick. All rights reserved....
Jul 12, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 40
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 tells the truth about two of the largest and most expensive recalls in history. You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to ...
Jun 28, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 39
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 handle the test drive, paperwork and exchange of money. You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Ser...
Jun 14, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 38
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 car vs a used one. You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service Copyright ©2024 Women’s Automo...
May 31, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about how to prepare your car for a long, summer roadtrip. She'll tell you what to check on the car, what to bring with you and how to stay safe, alert and entertained along the way. You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service Copyright ©2024 Women’s Automotive Solutions Inc., dba...
May 15, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick talks with special guest, Crystal Snow, The Car Kween about her Car Kweens Association, a non-profit dedicated to helping women pursue their dreams in the auto industry through sponsorships, replacement parts, continuing education and driver training courses. They also talk about the upcoming FastHer Road Rally, an all-female rally "race" across the beautiful state of Oklahoma to raise money for the Car Kweens Association scholarship fund. You...
Apr 30, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick talks about the "Prius Tax" - alternatives to the gas tax, including fees for registering hybrid and electric vehicle and mileage-based tax systems, that the US governments is considering (and in some cases has already implemented) to help pay for our crumbling road, highway and bridge infrastructure. These new tax and fee systems will charge you for every mile that you drive, even if you don't own a Prius. You can view a full list of resource...
Apr 15, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick talks with consumer rights attorney, Steve Moskos of Moskos Law Firm about Yo-Yo scams (Yo-Yo Transactions), also known as Spot Delivery Scams. Steve talks about how to avoid a yo yo scam and what to do if you have been a victim of a yo yo scam or spot delivery scam. You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a ...
Apr 02, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick talks frankly about a recent and violent carjacking attempt. She gives eye-opening statistics about auto theft as well as practical advice on how to prevent your car from being stolen, and how to avoid being carjacked. You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service Copyright ©2024 Women’s Au...
Mar 15, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the harsh reality and specific challenges of buying a cheap used car - that is, a used car under $5,000. Learn what to look for, where to look, what to avoid and how to find that diamond in the rough. Plus, learn how you can get The Car Chick's Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist FREE! Also check out The Car Chick's video about how to inspect a used car at www.CarChick-TV.com. While you are there, be sure to subscribe to the channe...
Mar 02, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Did you know that women pay, on average, $1,000 more for the same car than men? In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks with social science expert and co-author of the book, "Women Don't Ask", about why women are often uncomfortable with negotiating, the high cost of avoiding negotiation, and how we can learn to be more effective negotiators for ourselves, both when buying cars and in other areas of our lives and businesses. Check out Sara's books: "Women Don't Ask: The High...
Feb 14, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick talks about all of the hype and pure BS in many car commercials, including the truth about those prestigious car awards the manufacturers brag about. You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service Copyright ©2024 Women’s Automotive Solutions Inc., dba The Car Chick. All rights reserved....
Jan 30, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the do's and don't's of leasing. What is leasing? How does it work? Is leasing a good idea or a bad idea? What are the benefits to leasing? What are the risks? What cars are good to lease? What types of people are good lease candidates? What can you do if you are over your miles on a lease? You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn...
Jan 15, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about some of the most anticipated new and redesigned vehicles for 2019, including the Audi A6, Mercedes A-class, Toyota RAV4, Lexus UX and Kia Telluride. You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service Copyright ©2024 Women’s Automotive Solutions Inc., dba The Car Chick. All rights r...
Dec 29, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about whether or not you should buy an extended warranty, gap insurance, pre-paid maintenance plans or any of the other stuff the dealer tries to sell you in the finance office. Are they worth the cost or are you just wasting money? You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service Copy...
Dec 15, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick talks about reliability and why the cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans made today probably won't last as long as vehicles made just a few years ago. You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service Copyright ©2024 Women’s Automotive Solutions Inc., dba The Car Chick. All rights reserved....
Nov 29, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about those pesky warning lights that appear on your vehicle's dashboard. What do they mean? How critical are they? What should you do when they appear? Is your car safe to drive? Listen to The Straight Shift to find out! You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service Copyright ©2024...
Nov 14, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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. You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service Copyright ©2024 Women’s Automotive Solutions Inc., dba The Car Chick. All rights reserv...
Oct 15, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick talks with special guest, Lianne Hofer, The Clutter Consultant about how to keep your car organized, clean and clutter-free! Whether you have kids, you are in sales and live in your car, or you are going on a road trip, these tips will keep your car from becoming the automotive equivilent of the "junk drawer". Learn more about guest Lianne Hofer at www.TheClutterConsultant.com You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here ...
Sep 28, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the affect of storms like Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma on the used car market. She also gives her top tips for how to avoid buying a flood car. National Motor Vehicle Title Information System database = www.VehicleHistory.gov The Car Chick's Hurricane Impact Video = https://youtu.be/9NVxZUi_PVI You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Fa...
Sep 18, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the absolute WORST used cars on the US market that you should avoid like the plague and NEVER buy! You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service Copyright ©2024 Women’s Automotive Solutions Inc., dba The Car Chick. All rights reserved....
Aug 31, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick explains what is meant by the octane number of gasoline and why it's critical to use the right type of gas in your vehicle. Does using Premium gas give more power or better gas mileage? Is it "better" for your car? The Car Chick dispels many of the myths around gasoline to save you money. She also talks about the difference between regular gas and diesel and why it's disastrous to put diesel fuel in a gas engine and visa versa. You can view ...
Aug 16, 2018•32 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about how we can keep our teen drivers safe on the road. What are the best (and worst) cars to buy for your teenager? How can you set boundaries and monitor their driving behavior? How does your own driving behavior influence them? She also recommends sending your teen to an advanced driving school like the Teen Driving Solutions School (www.TeenDrivingSolutions.org), a non-profit dedicated to keeping teen drivers alive! You can view a...
Jul 30, 2018•38 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick dispels many of the myths around the best time to buy a car. When is the best time to buy a car? The truth is, there are many good times to buy a car throughout the year. And there are some really BAD times! You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service Copyright ©2024 Women’s Automotive ...
Jul 13, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about what maintenance and repairs you should expect as your car ages, or if you are purchasing a used car. She also points out certain "bad habits" that you may have that are prematurely aging your car and costing you money. You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service Copyright ©...
Jun 29, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick gives you the Road Rage Test! How prone are you to experiencing road rage? Are your driving behaviors contributing to road rage in others? Learn the common causes of road rage along with great tips to avoid or reduce it so you stay safe and less stressed on the road. You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a ...
Jun 15, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick talks with car detailing expert, Johnathon Stephens of Carolina's Finest Detailing, about the do's and don'ts of washing and detailing your car to protect the paint and your investment. You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service Copyright ©2024 Women’s Automotive Solutions Inc., dba The ...
May 31, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks with attorney, Steve Moskos of the Moskos Law Firm, about Lemon Law for cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans and other passenger vehicles. Steve brings over 30 years experience in automotive-related consumer law and litigation. You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service Copyright ©2024 W...
May 14, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick decodes all of those confusing letters and numbers associated with tires, and tells you what to look for, and what to avoid, when it's time to buy new rubber. You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service Copyright ©2024 Women’s Automotive Solutions Inc., dba The Car Chick. All rights reser...
Apr 30, 2018•34 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the different "driver aid" technologies that exist in cars today - what are they, how do they work, how can they FAIL, and why she doesn't like them. You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Work with LeeAnn: Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service Copyright ©2024 Women’s Automotive Solutions Inc., dba The Car Chick. All rights ...
Apr 16, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 11
