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The Straight Shift #31: How to Buy a Cheap Used Car Mar 01, 2019

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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 channel!

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The Straight Shift, #30: Why Women Pay More For Cars Than Men Feb 14, 2019

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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 Cost of Avoiding Negotiation and Positive Strategies for Change"

"Women Don't Ask: Negotiation and the Gender Divide"

"Ask For It: How Women Can Use Negotiation to Get What They Really Want"

(I do not make any money from the sale of these books. I just think they are awesome and wanted to share the links.)

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The Straight Shift, #29: Car Awards Don't Mean Squat Jan 30, 2019

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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.

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The Straight Shift, #28: The Do's and Don't's of Leasing a Car Jan 15, 2019

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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?

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The Straight Shift, #27: 5 Highly Anticipated New Vehicles for 2019 Dec 29, 2018

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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.

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The Straight Shift, #26: Are Extended Warranties and Other "Extras" Worth the Money? Dec 15, 2018

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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?

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The Straight Shift, #25: Why Today's Cars Won't Last Nov 29, 2018

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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.

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The Straight Shift, #24: Those Pesky Dashboard Warning Lights Nov 14, 2018

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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!

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The Straight Shift, #23: What Does the Color of Your Car Say About You? 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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The Straight Shift, #22: How to Keep Your Car Organized with Special Guest, The Clutter Consultant Sep 28, 2018

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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

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