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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, #61: Why the 2021 Toyota Sienna Minivan is a Game Changer! May 31, 2020

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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? What first ever feature will make parents' lives easier? And why is The Car Chick so excited about a minivan?

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The Straight Shift, #60: What's in a VIN? (And why does this car's VIN spell "fart"?) May 15, 2020

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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 spells out "FART"! Yeah, we laughed too.

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The Straight Shift, #59: The Best Cars for Moms (that are NOT a Minivan!) Apr 30, 2020

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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 Forester, Mazda CX-5, Toyota RAV4, and Hyundai Santa Fe.

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The Straight Shift, #58: Is NOW a Good Time to Buy a Car? (And your other car questions answered!) Apr 15, 2020

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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?

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The Straight Shift, #57: How to Buy a Car Safely & How to Sanitize Your Car During Coronavirus Apr 01, 2020

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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, about how to clean and sanitize your car.

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The Straight Shift, #56: The Impact of the Coronavirus Outbreak on the US Automotive Industry Mar 15, 2020

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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, SUVs, minivans, and hybrids as well as the availability of car parts? How will new car and used car sales be affected? And what are the Big 3 automakers (GM, Ford and Fiat-Chrysler) doing to help slow the spread of the virus and keep their employees and customers safe?

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The Straight Shift, #55: How to Drive with a Gorilla in Your Car (and Other Ridiculous Traffic Laws) Feb 28, 2020

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In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the most ridiculous, crazy and downright stupid traffic laws that are still on the books in many states across the US. Including, how to legally drive with a gorilla in your car.

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The Straight Shift, #54: Men vs. Women - The Gender Gap in Car Buying Feb 14, 2020

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In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the difference between women and men in the car buying process. Using deeply researched industry data, she shares statistics on the different ways in which women and men approach car research, buying decisions and deal negotiations. What brands of vehicles are more popular with men vs women? What features are more important to each? Who pays more for cars? Are men or women more emotional when making a car buying decision? The answers may surprise you!

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The Straight Shift, #53: The Truth About Online Car Dealerships Jan 31, 2020

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In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about how those new, online-only and car "vending machine" dealerships really work, the pros and cons of their car buying experience, and the risks of buying a used car completely sight unseen.

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The Straight Shift, #52: How to Protect Your Car from Rust & Bird Poop Jan 15, 2020

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In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the best (and most economical) ways to protect the interior and exterior of your car from environmental hazards like salt, tree sap, bird poop and your own children.

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