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…
21Jul/17
20Jul/17
Don’t Put Off That Timing Belt!
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…
15Jul/17
Shut Up & Drive, Episode 1: Driving in the Rain
In Episode 1 of “Shut Up & Drive”, The Car Chick shares some Do’s and Don’ts for driving in the rain.
30Jun/17
The First Thing to Inspect When Buying a Used Car
In this video, The Car Chick shows you the first and most important thing that you should inspect when buying a used car.
23Jun/17
7 Easy Ways to Save on Gas this Summer!
Whoo hoo! Summer is here! For many families, that means making the yearly pilgrimage to the beach or hot vacation spot. Current gas prices may be lower than in previous years, butRead More…
27Mar/17
How to Avoid Buying a Lemon
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…
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…