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The Straight Shift with The Car Chick — 137 episodes
Would You Pay $4,500 to Avoid a Car Dealership?
Distracted Driving Isn't What You Think It Is
What’s the Most Reliable Car? You’re Asking the Wrong Question
The New Cold War: Why Your Car Is Caught in the Middle
Will Your Next Car Be a Blank Slate?
The FTC Is Finally Cracking Down on Dealer Pricing Bullshittery
How Global Chaos Ends Up in Your Driveway
Life Update + The Straight Shift Podcast Pause
Your Car Is Becoming a Subscription — What You Need to Know Before You Buy
LEASE-END LIES: How to Get the Equity Out of Your Leased Car
Do You Really Need AWD? The Winter Driving Myth Most Car Buyers Believe
Can You Really Buy a Car on Amazon?
The State of the Car Buyer in 2026 - Why Buying a Car Still Feels Risky
Why Cars Are Like Guns — And Why That Should Change How You Drive
2025 Charlotte Auto Show: The Best, Worst, and WTF Cars You Need to Know About
How to Order a New Car (When the Dealer Says You Can’t)
Forbidden Fruit: The Cool European Cars America Can’t Have (and Why)
Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road: My Wild UK Adventure
Classic Cars 101: What to Know Before You Buy Your Dream Ride
Transmission Impossible: How Your Car Really Works
Confessions of a Rental Car Ninja: The Dos, Don’ts, and WTFs for Renting Cars
The Bucket List: Why Driving a Supercar on a Racetrack Should Be on Yours
Fatal Mistakes: What Driver’s Ed Isn’t Teaching Teen Drivers (or Adults!)
Stay Cool and Save Money: Your Summer Guide to Car A/C Systems
What Does 'Made in America' Mean for Cars in 2025?
From Autopilot to I, Robot: The 6 Levels of Autonomous Driving Explained
Riding with Ghosts: The Truth About RoboTaxis
The Evolution of Car Safety Technologies
The Rise of Women-Only Rideshare Services
How to Save Money on Car Insurance in 2025
Why Modern Car Paints Suck (and How to Keep Yours Looking Good Anyway!)
What Cars are Most and Least Affected by the 25% Tariffs?
Is the Cybertruck Really That Bad?
BREAKING NEWS: US Automakers Granted 30 Day Tariff Exemption!
How Old is Too Old for a Used Car?
Is Your Car Spying On You?
The Car Chick: A Journey of Women’s Empowerment
What Are the Best Cars for Seniors?
Are Hondas and Toyotas Still Reliable?
The Most Exciting New and Redesigned Car Models Arriving in 2025
New Years Predictions, Part 2: Will 2025 Be a Good Year to Buy Cars?
2025 Automotive Industry Predictions: Nissan and Honda Merger Insights
How to Book a Limousine for Your Event
Why Are Cars So Freakin’ Expensive Now?
End of Year Car Deals: What to Expect in 2024
The Best and Worst Vehicles at the 2024 Charlotte Auto Show
Why Do Car Engines Sound Different?
How Trump’s Victory Could Affect Car Buyers
Lessons Learned from Living with a Rivian: The Realities of EV Ownership feat. Dr. Glenn Jaffe
The Effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the Automotive Industry
The Current State of the Automotive Industry
The Straight Shift is Coming Back!
The Straight Shift, #85: What is it REALLY Like to Own an Electric Car?
The Straight Shift, #84: How to Buy a Car FAST During an Inventory Shortage
The Straight Shift, #83: Why Your New Car May Be Missing Some Bells & Whistles!
The Straight Shift, #82: What is the Difference Between Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Cars?
The Straight Shift, #81: Why Vehicle Crash Test Results Don't Apply to Women!
The Straight Shift, #80: Why Holiday Car Shopping Will Suck in 2021 & What You Can Do About It
The Straight Shift, #79: The Best New Vehicles for 2022 - including an electric Hummer?!?
The Straight Shift, #78: What All First Time Car Buyers Need to Know!
The Straight Shift, #77: How to Buy a Car During an Inventory Shortage
The Straight Shift, #76: Why the Car Makers Can't Build Cars Right Now!
The Straight Shift, #75: How to Buy a Car Out of State
The Straight Shift, #74: How to Find a Good Mechanic, Part 2
The Straight Shift, #73: How to Find a Good Mechanic, Part 1
The Straight Shift, #72: Holiday Car Shopping Tips - 2020 Edition!
The Straight Shift, #71: Self-Service Test Driving with Stacauto
The Straight Shift, #70: How to Avoid Car Problems During a Divorce
The Straight Shift #69: How to Order a Car and Still Get a Great Deal
The Straight Shift #68: How to Name Your Car (and Why You Should)
The Straight Shift, #67: 7 Exciting New Vehicles For 2021 (including the return of the Ford Bronco!)
The Straight Shift, #66: 5 Car Shopping Pet Peeves that Cost You Time and Money
The Straight Shift, #65: Exclusive Interview with the Mechanic Shop Femme
The Straight Shift, #64: How to Buy a Classic Car
The Straight Shift, #63: What Happens When Your Car "Sits" and How to Store It Properly
The Straight Shift, #62: Boys and their Toys - The Best Cars, Trucks and SUVs for Father's Day
The Straight Shift, #61: Why the 2021 Toyota Sienna Minivan is a Game Changer!
The Straight Shift, #60: What's in a VIN? (And why does this car's VIN spell "fart"?)
The Straight Shift, #59: The Best Cars for Moms (that are NOT a Minivan!)
The Straight Shift, #58: Is NOW a Good Time to Buy a Car? (And your other car questions answered!)
The Straight Shift, #57: How to Buy a Car Safely & How to Sanitize Your Car During Coronavirus
The Straight Shift, #56: The Impact of the Coronavirus Outbreak on the US Automotive Industry
The Straight Shift, #55: How to Drive with a Gorilla in Your Car (and Other Ridiculous Traffic Laws)
The Straight Shift, #54: Men vs. Women - The Gender Gap in Car Buying
The Straight Shift, #53: The Truth About Online Car Dealerships
The Straight Shift, #52: How to Protect Your Car from Rust & Bird Poop
The Straight Shift, #51: 7 Things You Car Wishes You Knew that are Costing You Money
The Straight Shift, #50: An Exclusive Look at Santa's Sleigh with Santa Claus himself!
The Straight Shift, #49: The Truth About the All-Electric Tesla Cybertruck
The Straight Shift, #48: 3 Ways Electric Cars Will Change the US Economy that May Not Be Good
The Straight Shift, #47: The 7 Biggest Lies Car Dealers Tell to Close the Sale
The Straight Shift, #46: 7 Exciting New SUVs for 2020
The Straight Shift, #45: How New Car Incentives Really Work
The Straight Shift, #44: How to Get Out of Your Car Lease
The Straight Shift, #43: Exploding Sunroofs!
The Straight Shift, #42: Are Certified Pre-Owned Cars Worth the Money?
The Straight Shift, #41: Should You Buy an Extended Car Warranty?
The Straight Shift, #40: How to NOT Void Your New Car Factory Warranty
The Straight Shift, #39: Everything You Need to Know About Vehicle Recalls
The Straight Shift, #38: How to Sell Your Car Privately for the Most Money and Least Risk
The Straight Shift, #37: Is it Better to Buy a New Car or a Used Car?
The Straight Shift, #36: How to Prepare Your Car for a Long Summer Roadtrip
The Straight Shift, #35: Car Kweens
The Straight Shift, #34: The Truth About the Prius Tax
The Straight Shift, #33: How to Avoid Yo Yo Scams
The Straight Shift, #32: How to Avoid Being Carjacked
The Straight Shift #31: How to Buy a Cheap Used Car
The Straight Shift, #30: Why Women Pay More For Cars Than Men
The Straight Shift, #29: Car Awards Don't Mean Squat
The Straight Shift, #28: The Do's and Don't's of Leasing a Car
The Straight Shift, #27: 5 Highly Anticipated New Vehicles for 2019
The Straight Shift, #26: Are Extended Warranties and Other "Extras" Worth the Money?
The Straight Shift, #25: Why Today's Cars Won't Last
The Straight Shift, #24: Those Pesky Dashboard Warning Lights
The Straight Shift, #23: What Does the Color of Your Car Say About You?
The Straight Shift, #22: How to Keep Your Car Organized with Special Guest, The Clutter Consultant
The Straight Shift, #21: Hurricanes and How to Avoid Buying a Flood Car
The Straight Shift, #20: The Worst Used Cars in America
The Straight Shift, #19: The Truth About Gasoline
The Straight Shift #18: How to Keep Your Teen Driver Safe on the Road
The Straight Shift, #17: The Best Time to Buy a Car
The Straight Shift, #16: What to Expect As Your Car Ages
The Straight Shift, #15: Road Rage
The Straight Shift, #14: The Right Way to Detail Your Car
The Straight Shift, #13: Lemon Law for Cars
The Straight Shift, #12: How NOT to Buy Tires
The Straight Shift, #11: Driver Aids Safety Technology
The Straight Shift, #10: Self-Driving Car Kills Pedestrian
The Straight Shift, #09: How NOT to Buy a Used Car (Used Cars, Part 2)
The Straight Shift, #08: What is Your Trade Really Worth? (Used Cars, Part 1)
The Straight Shift, #07: When and Why to Change the Fluids in Your Car
The Straight Shift, #06: Driving Tips from the Race Track
The Straight Shift, #05: How to Pick the Perfect Car
The Straight Shift, #04: New Years Resolutions for Your Car
The Straight Shift, #3: Holiday Driving Dangers
The Straight Shift, #2: Winterizing Your Car with Special Guest, Amy Mattinat
The Straight Shift, #1: Holiday Car Shopping Mistakes and How to Avoid Them