Buying a used car has always been tough. In today’s market, it’s down right scary. Between the sluggish economy and the rising costs of new vehicles, people are hanging onto their carsRead More…
27Mar/17
05Feb/17
What Does the Color of Your Car Say About You?
Did you ever wonder why you choose the car colors that you do? The experts on the psychology of color at the Pantone Institute had some ideas, and The Car Chick addedRead More…
05Jan/17
Car Chick Quick Tip: Switch to Synthetic Oil
If you are still using old fashioned, “natural” oil, you may want to consider switching to synthetic oil. Yes, a good quality synthetic oil is more expensive than traditional oil, but here areRead More…
29Nov/16
2016 Auto Show Review
The Car Chick talks about the best and worst models and trends for 2017 in her review of the 2016 Charlotte International Auto Show. Don’t miss her “Pick of the Show” and the infamous “WTF?!?Read More…
21Nov/16
Should I Buy an Extended Warranty for my Car?
If you have ever bought a new or used car, you have probably been offered an “extended warranty” or “extended service contract” by the dealer. Most dealers push hard to sell these products because theyRead More…
15Oct/16
Seven Things You Should NEVER Tell a Car Salesman
Many people feel like they are going to be taken advantage of the moment they set foot on a car lot. That’s not necessarily true. A car dealership is simply a business tryingRead More…
19Sep/16
Car Chick Quick Tip: Avoid Sun Glare
As we approach the official first day of Fall, the days shorter and the sun sits lower in the sky during evening rush hour. Glare from the sun can cause reflections off car windows,Read More…
22Aug/16
What to Do If You’re in a Car Accident
Travel by automobile is statistically one of the most dangerous forms of transportation. Yet, driving is such an integral part of our daily lives that we don’t think much about the dangers.Read More…
06Jun/16
How to Set Your Mirrors to Eliminate Blind Spots
Everyone talks about the dreaded “blind spot” when driving. It’s such a huge concern that car manufacturers have developed all this fancy technology to monitor the blind spot, warn you about otherRead More…
09Mar/16
The Best Time to Buy a Car
People always ask me, “When is the best time to buy a car? Should I wait until the end of the month? The end of the summer? The end of the year?” Read More…