The Straight Shift with The Car Chick
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!
Podcasting since 2017 • 124 episodes
The Straight Shift with The Car Chick
Latest Episodes
Why Cars Are Like Guns — And Why That Should Change How You Drive
SummaryIn this final episode of 2025, The Car Chick® takes a more personal turn—sharing how recent firearms training led to a powerful realization about driving safety.This episode is not about politics or gun rights. It’s ...
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Season 2
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Episode 122
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33:17
2025 Charlotte Auto Show: The Best, Worst, and WTF Cars You Need to Know About
SummaryIn this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick® shares her experiences and insights from the 2025 Charlotte International Auto Show. She discusses the latest vehicle redesigns from various manufacturers, highlighting ...
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Season 2
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Episode 121
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36:04
How to Order a New Car (When the Dealer Says You Can’t)
Part 2 of the “How to Order a New Car” crossover with A Girl’s Guide to CarsSUMMARYThis episode picks up where Part 1 of our crossover with Scotty Reiss left off. On her show, What Drives Her
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Season 2
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Episode 120
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32:17
Forbidden Fruit: The Cool European Cars America Can’t Have (and Why)
Episode SummaryEver wandered through a European parking lot and thought, “Why don’t we get cars like that in America?”In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick, dives into the sleek, smart, and downright...
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Season 2
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Episode 119
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22:11
Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road: My Wild UK Adventure
SummaryIn this episode, The Car Chick® shares her experiences driving in the UK, highlighting the challenges and joys of navigating on the left side of the road for the first time. She discusses her personal reflections on her tri...
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Season 2
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Episode 118
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32:49