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The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

LeeAnn Shattuck, The Car Chick: Your Car Buying and Repair Expert

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Frequency: 1 episode/24d. Total Eps: 130

The Straight Shift is a podcast that's about cars! Car buying, car selling, car maintenance and repairs, safe driving tips, and general car-related nonsense designed to empower consumers. Brought to you by The Car Chick, the #1 trusted automotive expert for women and smart men. New episodes drop the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month!

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🇨🇦 Canada - automotive
13/04/2026
#98
🇬🇧 Great Britain - automotive
07/02/2026
#100
🇬🇧 Great Britain - automotive
06/02/2026
#73
🇬🇧 Great Britain - automotive
05/02/2026
#48
🇨🇦 Canada - automotive
01/02/2026
#92
🇬🇧 Great Britain - automotive
01/02/2026
#94
🇬🇧 Great Britain - automotive
31/01/2026
#74
🇨🇦 Canada - automotive
28/01/2026
#82
🇨🇦 Canada - automotive
27/01/2026
#57
🇨🇦 Canada - automotive
01/12/2025
#87

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How Trump’s Victory Could Affect Car Buyers

Season 2 · Episode 89

mercredi 13 novembre 2024 • Duration 24:40

So... we had an election last week. In this episode, I discuss the potential impacts of the second Trump administration on the automotive industry, focusing on consumer implications, regulatory changes, and the effects of tariffs. I highlight the importance of the CARS rule, the future of electric vehicles, and how tariffs could influence car prices and availability. I also show you how to adapt your car buying strategies in light of these changes, ensuring you remain informed and proactive in your purchasing decisions.

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How changes to federal regulations could overturn the CARS Rule, eliminating transparency in car buying and encouraging deceptive sales practices.
Electric vehicle tax credits may be targeted, affecting EV sales and costing automakers millions.
How increased tariffs on imported goods could increase new car price, repair costs and insurance premiums for car buyers and owners.
What strategies car buyers should use to get a good deal despite regulatory and market changes.

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Lessons Learned from Living with a Rivian: The Realities of EV Ownership feat. Dr. Glenn Jaffe

Season 2 · Episode 88

mercredi 6 novembre 2024 • Duration 37:00

We've got a great episode today! I am so excited to have my guest and longtime friend, Dr. Glenn Jaffe on the show. A couple of years ago, I did an episode dedicated to what it would be like to really live with an electric vehicle. At the time, we heard all the hype and everyone was really excited. However, at the time I recorded that episode, it was still a little more theoretical. But now, EVs have been around for a while and more people have been living with them so we have some more empirical data. This is why I'm excited to actually hear from someone who lived with an electric vehicle for a time. Glenn bought a Rivian R1S, and while the process of taking delivery was great, his overall experience wasn’t what he expected it would be which led him to selling the vehicle after only 9 months of ownership.

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Why Glenn chose Rivian for his first electric vehicle and why he didn’t have any reservations investing in a car from a brand new company
The process of taking delivery of a Rivian and why Glenn felt as if it was a luxury experience, highlighting where the company went above and beyond
What Glenn loved about Rivian from the car itself, it’s engineering and handling, and even the app that is used to control the car
Charging and range issues that Glenn ran into and why he believes the infrastructure for electric vehicles is not efficient or where it needs to be for confident ownership

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The Straight Shift, #80: Why Holiday Car Shopping Will Suck in 2021 & What You Can Do About It

Season 1 · Episode 80

samedi 6 novembre 2021 • Duration 46:16

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about why holiday car shopping in 2021 will be extra challenging this year due to the low inventory levels, high prices, and a new rule the leasing companies have implemented that makes it much harder to get out of your lease! But don't fret! The Car Chick gives you 6 tips for navigating this challenging car market, so you can get a car by the end of the year.

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The Straight Shift, #79: The Best New Vehicles for 2022 - including an electric Hummer?!?

Season 1 · Episode 79

mercredi 30 juin 2021 • Duration 55:29

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about some of the exciting new and redesigned cars, trucks, SUVs and minivans for 2022. Including the 2022 Honda Civic, 2022 Hyundai Tucson, 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid, 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, 2022 Infiniti QX60 and QX55, 2022 Acura MDX and MDX Type S, 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 2022 Volkswagen Taos, 2022 Kia Carnival, 2022 Chevy Bolt EV and 2022 GMC Hummer EV.

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The Straight Shift, #78: What All First Time Car Buyers Need to Know!

Season 1 · Episode 78

vendredi 4 juin 2021 • Duration 51:58

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick takes first time car buyers through a step-by-step process, from picking the right car to negotiating the deal without paying too much for extra junk they don't need!

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The Straight Shift, #77: How to Buy a Car During an Inventory Shortage

Season 1 · Episode 77

jeudi 22 avril 2021 • Duration 42:48

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the massive shortage of both new and used cars across the US and the world in 2021. Why are there so few cars on dealer lots? When will more cars be available? Is it better or worse for pickup trucks and SUVs? What are the best strategies for people who want to buy a car and still get a good deal in 2021?

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The Straight Shift, #76: Why the Car Makers Can't Build Cars Right Now!

Season 1 · Episode 76

samedi 30 janvier 2021 • Duration 36:10

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the affect of the current, global shortage of computer chips on the automotive industry. How much will this hurt new car production? How will it affect people who plan to buy new cars in 2021? Why is there a shortage of computer chips in the first place?!?

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The Straight Shift, #75: How to Buy a Car Out of State

Season 1 · Episode 75

jeudi 7 janvier 2021 • Duration 58:06

In this episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about the right (and wrong) way to buy a car long distance, including how to buy a new or used car from a dealer out of state as well as how to buy a car from a private party. She also covers how to identify scams and fake car ads on Facebook Marketplace and whether to use an escrow service to facilitate the transaction.

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The Straight Shift, #74: How to Find a Good Mechanic, Part 2

Season 1 · Episode 74

mardi 15 décembre 2020 • Duration 44:51

In Part 2 of this two part episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about how to find a good, trustworthy mechanic and shop to service and repair your vehicle. She talks about the benefits of using an ASE certified or manufacturer certified mechanic as well as the pros and cons of taking your car to a dealership versus an independent shop.

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The Straight Shift, #73: How to Find a Good Mechanic, Part 1

Season 1 · Episode 73

lundi 30 novembre 2020 • Duration 40:42

In this 2 part episode of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks about how to find a good, trustworthy mechanic. Part 1 talks about what is wrong with the retail automotive service industry that makes finding a good mechanics so darned difficult in the first place.

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