26Sep/17

How Will Hurricanes Harvey & Irma Affect the Car Market?

September 26, 2017Car Buying, Car Insurance, Videoscar buying advice, car buying tips, flood cars, how to avoid buying a flood car, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, The Car Chickthecarchick

Hurricane Harvey made landfall near Corpus Christi, TX on Friday, August 25, 2017 with winds reaching Category 4 levels.  It may be the most expensive natural disaster in US history, with aRead More…

17Sep/17

Shut UP & Drive, Episode 5: Looking Ahead

September 17, 2017Safe Driving, Shut Up & Drive, Videosdriving tips, safe driving, The Car Chickthecarchick

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…

03Sep/17

Car Chick Quick Tip: Beware of DIY Car Care!

September 3, 2017Car Care, Quick Tipcar care tips, car repair, car repair tips, care care, care care advice, care repair advice, diy car care, The Car Chickthecarchick

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…

19Aug/17

Shut Up & Drive, Episode 4: Driving vs. Aiming

August 19, 2017Safe Driving, Shut Up & Drive, Videosdriving, driving stick, how to drive, manual transmission, safe driving, The Car Chickthecarchick

In this episode of Shut Up & Drive, The Car Chick talks about the difference between driving and just “aiming’.

16Aug/17

Your Credit Score Picks Your Car

August 16, 2017Car Buying, Financingauto loans, car buying, Credit score, financing, The Car Chickthecarchick

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…

08Aug/17

Shut Up & Drive, Episode 3: Missing Your Freeway Exit

August 8, 2017Safe Driving, Shut Up & Drive, Videossafe driving, Shut Up and Drive, The Car Chickthecarchick

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.

04Aug/17

Don’t Judge a Car by its Carfax

August 4, 2017Car Buyingcar buying, Carfax, The Car Chick, used carsthecarchick

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…

28Jul/17

Shut Up & Drive, Episode 2: Teen Drivers

July 28, 2017Shut Up & Drive, Teen Drivers, Videosthecarchick

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…

21Jul/17

How to Make the Most of Your Test Drive

July 21, 2017Car Buyingthecarchick

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…

20Jul/17

Car Chick Quick Tip: Don’t Put Off That Timing Belt!

July 20, 2017Car Care, Car Maintenance, Quick Tipthecarchick

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…