Tune in here: Summary In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick discusses her experiences at the 2024 Charlotte Auto Show, highlighting the decline of auto shows, the rise ofRead More…
Why Do Car Engines Sound Different?
Tune in here: buying tips, Lexus LFA, Nissan Z, diesel engine Summary In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick shares her personal story of adopting two kittens and seamlesslyRead More…
How Trump’s Victory Could Affect Car Buyers
Tune in here: So… we had an election last week. In this episode, I discuss the potential impacts of the second Trump administration on the automotive industry, focusing on consumer implications, regulatoryRead More…
Lessons Learned from Living with a Rivian: The Realities of EV Ownership feat. Dr. Glenn Jaffe
Tune in here: About the episode: We’ve got a great episode today! I am so excited to have my guest and longtime friend, Dr. Glenn Jaffe on the show. A couple ofRead More…
The Effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the Automotive Industry
Tune in here: About the episode: I know in the last episode of The Straight Shift, I promised you guys we would be talking this week with a client of mine aboutRead More…
The Current State of the Automotive Industry
Tune in here: About the episode: Excited to give you an official welcome back to The Straight Shift, with me, LeeAnn Shattuck, also known as The Car Chick. If you’ve been listeningRead More…
The Truth About Online Car Dealerships
Have you seen those ads about online car dealerships that tout an easy buying process, “no haggle” pricing, and delivery to your doorstep – without ever having to deal with the stereotypicallyRead More…
How to Get Out of Your Lease
Let’s start by redefining what a lease is. It’s really just a fancy way of financing your car. Instead of buying the car forever, you are financing it for just the lengthRead More…
Is it better to buy a new or used car?
In order to determine whether you should buy a new or used car, you need to first understand a number of factors. Why does a car depreciate? What contributes to it? WhenRead More…
7 Lies the Dealership Will Tell You to Get You to Buy
Unfortunately for consumers, salesmen have an incentive to lie. Pressure from a manager may be forcing them to close deals or else, find a new job. Though there are countless professional andRead More…