08Feb/18

Shut Up & Drive, Episode 17: Only ONE Working Brake Light!

February 8, 2018Car Accidents, Car Maintenance, Safe Driving, Shut Up & Drivebrake light burned out, brake lights, brakes, car maintenance, car repair, safe drivingthecarchick

In this episode of “Shut Up & Drive”, The Car Chick discusses the danger of having burnt out brake lights. In this case, the SUV driving in front of her through downtownRead More…

24Jan/18

Buying and Selling Cars Online: Five Tips for Avoiding Internet Scams

January 24, 2018Car Buying, Car Sellingautotrader, car, car buying, car shopping, cars, craigslist, ebay, internet, online, scams, vehicle, vehiclesthecarchick

The internet can be a wonderful tool for buying and selling automobiles. You can shop for thousands of new and pre-owned vehicles, 24 hours a day, from the comfort and convenience ofRead More…

05Jan/18

Shut Up & Drive, Episode 16: Low Tire Pressures

January 5, 2018Car Care, Quick Tip, Safe Driving, Shut Up & Drive, Videoscar care advice, car care tips, car maintenance, car repair, care repair advice, driving tips, how to check your tire pressures, low tire pressures, Shut Up and Drive, tire pressuresthecarchick

In this episode of “Shut Up & Drive”, The Car Chick talks about the dangers of tire pressure shrinkage in cold weather, and what to do to prevent low tire pressures.

21Dec/17

Shut Up & Drive, Episode 15: Hella Flush Honda

December 21, 2017Just For Fun, Safe Driving, Shut Up & Drive, Videoscar buying, car buying tips, car care, car care tips, car maintenance, car repair, driving tips, hella flush, honda, safe driving, safe driving tips, Shut Up and Drivethecarchick

In this episode of “Shut Up & Drive”, The Car Chick questions the sanity of people (mostly young men) who “slam” their cars and add a ton of negative camber to achieveRead More…

15Dec/17

Shut Up & Drive, Episode 14: Doing Your Makeup While Driving

December 15, 2017Safe Driving, Shut Up & Drive, Videosthecarchick

In this episode of Shut Up & Drive, The Car Chick talks about (and catches on the Maggie Cam) people in rush hour traffic who are doing things other than driving. LikeRead More…

14Dec/17

The Car Chick on Fox46 “Good Day Charlotte” – Preparing Your Car for a Holiday Roadtrip

December 14, 2017Car Care, Car Maintenance, In The News, Safe Driving, Videosthecarchick

The Car Chick talks with Chuck Rhodes on Fox 46’s Good Day Charlotte morning show about how to prepare your car for that holiday roadtrip.

07Dec/17

Shut Up & Drive, Episode 13 – Smoking In Your Car

December 7, 2017Car Care, Car Selling, Safe Driving, Shut Up & Drive, Videoscar care tips, don't smoke in your car, driving with fireworks, safe driving tips, stop smokingthecarchick

In this episode of Shut Up & Drive, The Car Chick talks about the MANY reasons why you shouldn’t smoke in your car. Not the least of which is the risk ofRead More…

22Nov/17

Shut Up & Drive, Episode 12 – Passed By a Prius

November 22, 2017Fuel Economy, Just For Fun, Shut Up & Drive, Videoshow to get the best gas mileage, how to maximize your fuel economy, maximize fuel economy, prius gas mileage, Shut Up and Drive, The Car Chick, toyota priusthecarchick

In this episode of Shut Up & Drive, The Car Chick actually gets passed by a Prius on the freeway at 85mph.   Oh, the shame…

16Nov/17

Shut Up & Drive, Episode 11 – RubberNecking

November 16, 2017Car Accidents, Safe Driving, Shut Up & Drive, Videosrubber necking, safe drivingthecarchick

In this episode of Shut Up & Drive, The Car Chick warns about the dangers of “rubber necking”, not to mention how stupid it is.

09Nov/17

2017 Charlotte International Auto Show Review

November 9, 2017Car Buying, Car Reviews, Videosthecarchick

It’s not easy to check out all 400+ cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans at the Charlotte International Auto Show each year.  I focus my review on the most exciting, brand new modelsRead More…