14Feb/19

When is it a Good Idea to Lease a Car?

February 14, 2019Car Buying, Financingbuy a car, car buying tips, car shopping, cars, is leasing a good idea, lease a car, lease vs buy, leasing, new carsthecarchick

Many clients come to me for help in leasing a car. The first question I always ask is, “Why are you interested in leasing?” The answer is almost always, “Because I canRead More…

25Jan/19

Shut Up & Drive, Episode 30: Stay In Your Lane!

January 25, 2019Safe Driving, Shut Up & Drive, Videosbad drivers, bad driving, driving, driving on the freeway, driving tips, how to stay in your lane, lane keeping technology, safe driving tips, Shut Up and Drive, The Car Chickthecarchick

In this episode of Shut Up & Drive, The Car Chick talks about why it should not be difficult to keep your car in your lane after seeing a RAM pickup truckRead More…

28Dec/18

2020 Kia Telluride Off-Road Ride-Along

December 28, 2018Car Reviews, Just For Fun, Videos2020 kia telluride, car buying, car buying advice, car buying tips, kia, kia telluride, new cars, off-road, telluride, The Car Chickthecarchick

The Car Chick gets a sneak peak at the all new 2020 Kia Telluride SUV during an off-road course ride-along at SEMA 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

14Dec/18

How to Avoid Car Warranty Scams

December 14, 2018Car Buying, Quick Tip, Videos, Warranties & Service Contractscar, car buying advice, car buying tips, car warranty, car warranty scams, cars, extended service contract, extended warranty, scamsthecarchick

Have you ever received a letter or a phone call trying to sell you an extended warranty for your car? It’s most likely a scam! The Car Chick talks about how theseRead More…

07Dec/18

How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter Weather

December 7, 2018Car Care, Car Maintenance, In The News, Safe Driving, Videoscar care, car care tips, car maintenance, driving, driving on ice, driving on snow, how to drive, prepare your car for winter, safe driving, safe driving tips, winter drivingthecarchick

The Car Chick appears on the Fox46 News morning show, Good Day Charlotte, talking with Chuck Rhodes and Rochelle Metzger about how to prepare your vehicle for snow, ice and other winterRead More…

05Dec/18

Maggie’s Car Care Tip: Upgrade Your Battery

December 5, 2018Car Care, Car Maintenancebest car batteries, car batteries, car battery, car care, car care tips, car maintenance, car repair, car repair tips, how to replace your car battery, odyssey battery, The Car Chickthecarchick

The average car battery typically lasts three to five years, often less in you live in an area with more extreme temperatures. Batteries don’t like the cold. You may notice that yourRead More…

05Dec/18

How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Crappy Winter Weather

December 5, 2018Car Care, Car Maintenance, Safe Driving, Videoscar care, car care tips, car emergency kit, car maintenance, car repair, car repair tips, driving, driving tips, how to drive, how to drive on ice, how to drive on snow, prepare you car for winter, safe driving, safe driving tips, The Car Chick, winter car care, winter drivingthecarchick

Winter is coming! The Carolinas are expected to get hit by a winter storm this weekend, so the morning news show, Good Day Charlotte, asked me to do a segment on howRead More…

25Nov/18

2018 Auto Show Review

November 25, 2018Car Buying, Car Reviews, Videos2019 acura rdx, 2019 nissan altima, acura, acura RDX, altima, blazer, car buying, car buying advice, car buying tips, car reviews, charlotte auto show, chevrolet, chevy, honda, hyundai, kicks, kona, nissan, pilot, santa fe, silverado, The Car Chickthecarchick

The Car Chick heads to the 2018 Charlotte International Auto Show to check out the new and redesigned 2019 models. It’s the Year of the SUVs and Crossovers, including the Hyundai Kona,Read More…

20Oct/18

6 Cheap and Easy Ways to Keep Your Car Clean and Organized

October 20, 2018Car Care, Quick Tipcar buying, car care, car maintenance, car organization, how to organize your car, keeping your car clean, Lianne Hofer, The Car Chick, the clutter consultantthecarchick

By: Lianne Hofer, The Clutter Consultant If you are like me, your car sees you more than your dog does! We spend an average of 16,000 days of our lives driving daily.Read More…

13Sep/18

How to Protect Your Car from Hurricane Damage

September 13, 2018Car Care, Car Insurance, Videosautomobiles, autos, car care, car care tips, car maintenance, car repair, how to avoid buying a flood car, hurricane damage to cars, hurricane florence, protect your carthecarchick

Hurricane Florence is on her way to the Carolinas!  The Car Chick shares her top 5 tips for protecting your vehicle from damage during a hurricane.