23Jun/17

7 Easy Ways to Save on Gas this Summer!

June 23, 2017Car Maintenance, Just For Fun, Safe Drivingcar care, car maintenance, Summer car care, summer road tripthecarchick

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

March 27, 2017Car Buyingthecarchick

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?

February 5, 2017Car Buying, Just For Funthecarchick

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

January 5, 2017Car Care, Car Maintenance, Quick Tipthecarchick

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

November 29, 2016Car Reviews, Videosthecarchick

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?

November 21, 2016Car Buying, Warranties & Service Contractsthecarchick

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

October 15, 2016Car Buyingthecarchick

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

September 19, 2016Quick Tip, Safe Drivingthecarchick

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

August 22, 2016Car Accidents, Car Insurance, Safe Driving, Teen Driversthecarchick

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

June 6, 2016Safe Driving, Videosthecarchick

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…