In this episode of Shut Up & Drive, The Car Chick talks about the importance of looking ahead (FAR ahead) when you drive. Too many people just focus on the car directlyRead More…
While I always encourage people, especially women, to learn more about car care and repair, actually doing repairs yourself may cost you more in the long run. My husband, an ASE Certified Master Technician, hasRead More…
In this episode of Shut Up & Drive, The Car Chick talks about the difference between driving and just “aiming’.
Do you know your credit score? If you don’t, you should. Your credit is the most important factor in obtaining an auto loan, especially in today’s credit-tight economy. Although most people don’tRead More…
In this episode of Shut Up & Drive, The Car Chick talks about what you should and should NOT do if you miss your freeway exit.
We’ve all seen the commercials with the cute little fox saying, “Show me the CARFAX!” It has become common wisdom that you should never buy a used car without a CARFAX report. Read More…
In this episode of Shut Up & Drive, The Car Chick talks about the best car for teen drivers and how to keep them (and the rest of us) safe on theRead More…
The test drive is a critical step in the car selection process. Yet many car shoppers find test driving vehicles to be overwhelming and frustrating. Here are my top tips for makingRead More…
The timing belt controls the camshafts in your engine, opening and closing valves at just the right time for smooth operation. Like other belts in your car, the timing belt is aRead More…
In Episode 1 of “Shut Up & Drive”, The Car Chick shares some Do’s and Don’ts for driving in the rain.