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The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

The Straight Shift is a podcast that’s 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. New episodes drop the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month!

Copyright: © Copyright 2020 Women's Automotive Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Latest Episodes:

The Straight Shift, #81: Why Vehicle Crash Test Results Don't Apply to Women! Dec 06, 2021

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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 crash, how men's and women's bodies react very differently, and how a decades-old data bias is proving fatal to women drivers and passengers.

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The Straight Shift, #80: Why Holiday Car Shopping Will Suck in 2021 & What You Can Do About It Nov 06, 2021

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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 much harder to get out of your lease! But don't fret! The Car Chick gives you 6 tips for navigating this challenging car market, so you can get a car by the end of the year.

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The Straight Shift, #79: The Best New Vehicles for 2022 - including an electric Hummer?!? Jun 30, 2021

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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, 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, 2022 Infiniti QX60 and QX55, 2022 Acura MDX and MDX Type S, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2022 Volkswagen Taos, 2022 Kia Carnival, 2022 Chevy Bolt EV and 2022 GMC Hummer EV.

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The Straight Shift, #78: What All First Time Car Buyers Need to Know! Jun 04, 2021

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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!

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The Straight Shift, #77: How to Buy a Car During an Inventory Shortage Apr 22, 2021

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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 for pickup trucks and SUVs? What are the best strategies for people who want to buy a car and still get a good deal in 2021?

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The Straight Shift, #76: Why the Car Makers Can't Build Cars Right Now! Jan 30, 2021

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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 in 2021? Why is there a shortage of computer chips in the first place?!?

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The Straight Shift, #75: How to Buy a Car Out of State Jan 07, 2021

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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 covers how to identify scams and fake car ads on Facebook Marketplace and whether to use an escrow service to facilitate the transaction.

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The Straight Shift, #74: How to Find a Good Mechanic, Part 2 Dec 15, 2020

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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 certified mechanic as well as the pros and cons of taking your car to a dealership versus an independent shop.

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The Straight Shift, #73: How to Find a Good Mechanic, Part 1 Nov 30, 2020

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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 the first place.

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The Straight Shift, #72: Holiday Car Shopping Tips - 2020 Edition! Nov 15, 2020

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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 market and the traditional end-of-year deals? How should your car buying strategy change for 2020? The Car Chick will tell you what to realistically expect and how to still get a great deal on a new car (while staying safe) this 2020 holiday season.

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