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The Straight Shift with The Car Chick — 130 episodes

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Life Update + The Straight Shift Podcast Pause

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Your Car Is Becoming a Subscription — What You Need to Know Before You Buy

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LEASE-END LIES: How to Get the Equity Out of Your Leased Car

4

Do You Really Need AWD? The Winter Driving Myth Most Car Buyers Believe

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Can You Really Buy a Car on Amazon?

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The State of the Car Buyer in 2026 - Why Buying a Car Still Feels Risky

7

Why Cars Are Like Guns — And Why That Should Change How You Drive

8

2025 Charlotte Auto Show: The Best, Worst, and WTF Cars You Need to Know About

9

How to Order a New Car (When the Dealer Says You Can’t)

10

Forbidden Fruit: The Cool European Cars America Can’t Have (and Why)

11

Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road: My Wild UK Adventure

12

Classic Cars 101: What to Know Before You Buy Your Dream Ride

13

Transmission Impossible: How Your Car Really Works

14

Confessions of a Rental Car Ninja: The Dos, Don’ts, and WTFs for Renting Cars

15

The Bucket List: Why Driving a Supercar on a Racetrack Should Be on Yours

16

Fatal Mistakes: What Driver’s Ed Isn’t Teaching Teen Drivers (or Adults!)

17

Stay Cool and Save Money: Your Summer Guide to Car A/C Systems

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What Does 'Made in America' Mean for Cars in 2025?

19

From Autopilot to I, Robot: The 6 Levels of Autonomous Driving Explained

20

Riding with Ghosts: The Truth About RoboTaxis

21

The Evolution of Car Safety Technologies

22

The Rise of Women-Only Rideshare Services

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How to Save Money on Car Insurance in 2025

24

Why Modern Car Paints Suck (and How to Keep Yours Looking Good Anyway!)

25

What Cars are Most and Least Affected by the 25% Tariffs?

26

Is the Cybertruck Really That Bad?

27

BREAKING NEWS: US Automakers Granted 30 Day Tariff Exemption!

28

How Old is Too Old for a Used Car?

29

Is Your Car Spying On You?

30

The Car Chick: A Journey of Women’s Empowerment

31

What Are the Best Cars for Seniors?

32

Are Hondas and Toyotas Still Reliable?

33

The Most Exciting New and Redesigned Car Models Arriving in 2025

34

New Years Predictions, Part 2: Will 2025 Be a Good Year to Buy Cars?

35

2025 Automotive Industry Predictions: Nissan and Honda Merger Insights

36

How to Book a Limousine for Your Event

37

Why Are Cars So Freakin’ Expensive Now?

38

End of Year Car Deals: What to Expect in 2024

39

The Best and Worst Vehicles at the 2024 Charlotte Auto Show

40

Why Do Car Engines Sound Different?

41

How Trump’s Victory Could Affect Car Buyers

42

Lessons Learned from Living with a Rivian: The Realities of EV Ownership feat. Dr. Glenn Jaffe

43

The Effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the Automotive Industry

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The Current State of the Automotive Industry

45

The Straight Shift is Coming Back!

46

The Straight Shift, #85: What is it REALLY Like to Own an Electric Car?

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The Straight Shift, #84: How to Buy a Car FAST During an Inventory Shortage

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The Straight Shift, #83: Why Your New Car May Be Missing Some Bells & Whistles!

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The Straight Shift, #82: What is the Difference Between Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Cars?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Straight Shift, #71: Self-Service Test Driving with Stacauto

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The Straight Shift, #70: How to Avoid Car Problems During a Divorce

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The Straight Shift #69: How to Order a Car and Still Get a Great Deal

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The Straight Shift #68: How to Name Your Car (and Why You Should)

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The Straight Shift, #67: 7 Exciting New Vehicles For 2021 (including the return of the Ford Bronco!)

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The Straight Shift, #66: 5 Car Shopping Pet Peeves that Cost You Time and Money

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The Straight Shift, #65: Exclusive Interview with the Mechanic Shop Femme

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The Straight Shift, #64: How to Buy a Classic Car

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The Straight Shift, #63: What Happens When Your Car "Sits" and How to Store It Properly

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The Straight Shift, #62: Boys and their Toys - The Best Cars, Trucks and SUVs for Father's Day

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The Straight Shift, #61: Why the 2021 Toyota Sienna Minivan is a Game Changer!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Straight Shift, #51: 7 Things You Car Wishes You Knew that are Costing You Money

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The Straight Shift, #50: An Exclusive Look at Santa's Sleigh with Santa Claus himself!

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The Straight Shift, #49: The Truth About the All-Electric Tesla Cybertruck

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The Straight Shift, #48: 3 Ways Electric Cars Will Change the US Economy that May Not Be Good

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The Straight Shift, #47: The 7 Biggest Lies Car Dealers Tell to Close the Sale

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The Straight Shift, #46: 7 Exciting New SUVs for 2020

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The Straight Shift, #45: How New Car Incentives Really Work

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The Straight Shift, #44: How to Get Out of Your Car Lease

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The Straight Shift, #43: Exploding Sunroofs!

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The Straight Shift, #42: Are Certified Pre-Owned Cars Worth the Money?

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The Straight Shift, #41: Should You Buy an Extended Car Warranty?

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The Straight Shift, #40: How to NOT Void Your New Car Factory Warranty

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The Straight Shift, #39: Everything You Need to Know About Vehicle Recalls

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The Straight Shift, #38: How to Sell Your Car Privately for the Most Money and Least Risk

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The Straight Shift, #37: Is it Better to Buy a New Car or a Used Car?

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The Straight Shift, #36: How to Prepare Your Car for a Long Summer Roadtrip

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The Straight Shift, #35: Car Kweens

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The Straight Shift, #34: The Truth About the Prius Tax

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The Straight Shift, #33: How to Avoid Yo Yo Scams

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The Straight Shift, #32: How to Avoid Being Carjacked

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The Straight Shift #31: How to Buy a Cheap Used Car

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

108

The Straight Shift, #23: What Does the Color of Your Car Say About You?

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The Straight Shift, #22: How to Keep Your Car Organized with Special Guest, The Clutter Consultant

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The Straight Shift, #21: Hurricanes and How to Avoid Buying a Flood Car

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The Straight Shift, #20: The Worst Used Cars in America

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The Straight Shift, #19: The Truth About Gasoline

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The Straight Shift #18: How to Keep Your Teen Driver Safe on the Road

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The Straight Shift, #17: The Best Time to Buy a Car

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The Straight Shift, #16: What to Expect As Your Car Ages

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The Straight Shift, #15: Road Rage

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The Straight Shift, #14: The Right Way to Detail Your Car

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The Straight Shift, #13: Lemon Law for Cars

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The Straight Shift, #12: How NOT to Buy Tires

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The Straight Shift, #11: Driver Aids Safety Technology

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The Straight Shift, #10: Self-Driving Car Kills Pedestrian

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The Straight Shift, #09: How NOT to Buy a Used Car (Used Cars, Part 2)

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The Straight Shift, #08: What is Your Trade Really Worth? (Used Cars, Part 1)

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The Straight Shift, #07: When and Why to Change the Fluids in Your Car

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The Straight Shift, #06: Driving Tips from the Race Track

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The Straight Shift, #05: How to Pick the Perfect Car

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The Straight Shift, #04: New Years Resolutions for Your Car

128

The Straight Shift, #3: Holiday Driving Dangers

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The Straight Shift, #2: Winterizing Your Car with Special Guest, Amy Mattinat

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The Straight Shift, #1: Holiday Car Shopping Mistakes and How to Avoid Them