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!
Episodes
109 episodes
The Rise of Women-Only Rideshare Services
Summary: In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick discusses the critical issue of safety in rideshare services with Kimberly Evans, founder of Just Her Rideshare. They explore the alarming statistics surrounding ...
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Season 2
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Episode 107
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30:23
How to Save Money on Car Insurance in 2025
SummaryIn this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick© and special guest, insurance expert Jasmine Walker of Brightway Insurance, delve into the complexities of car insurance. They discuss the rising costs of insurance, the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 106
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30:55
Why Modern Car Paints Suck (and How to Keep Yours Looking Good Anyway!)
SummaryIn this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick© and guest, Dr. Swirl Killer, discuss the decline in the quality of car paint, the challenges of the trendy matte paint finishes, and why GM black paint is the worst in the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 105
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30:41
What Cars are Most and Least Affected by the 25% Tariffs?
SummaryIn this episode of The Straight Shift, LeeAnn Shattuck, The Car Chick©, discusses the recent implementation of a 25% tariff on imported vehicles and its implications for the automotive industry and consumers. She breaks dow...
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Season 2
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Episode 104
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29:16
Is the Cybertruck Really That Bad?
In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick provides a critical analysis of the Tesla Cybertruck, discussing its controversial design, material choices, practicality, safety concerns, and cost. The conversation highlights the vehicle's...
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Season 2
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Episode 103
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23:45
BREAKING NEWS: US Automakers Granted 30 Day Tariff Exemption!
SummaryIn this episode, The Car Chick discusses the recent tariff situation affecting the automotive industry, particularly focusing on the one-month exemption granted to major automakers. The Car Chick explains the existing USMCA...
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How Old is Too Old for a Used Car?
SummaryIn this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick discusses the considerations for buying older used cars, especially for teenagers. She explores the factors that determine “how old is too old” for a used car, including ...
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Season 2
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Episode 102
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23:42
Is Your Car Spying On You?
In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick shares why she chooses to drive an “old” car and explores the complexities of modern automotive technology. She delves into the vast amounts of data collected by cars today, the privacy impli...
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Season 2
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Episode 101
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35:22
The Car Chick: A Journey of Women’s Empowerment
SummaryIn this 100th episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick reflects on her journey into the automotive world, sharing her origin story, the evolution of her brand, and her commitment to empowering women in car buying. She d...
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Season 2
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Episode 100
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27:31
What Are the Best Cars for Seniors?
SummaryIn this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick discusses the unique needs of seniors when it comes to selecting a vehicle. She shares personal experiences with her own mother and insights on what to consider when choo...
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Season 2
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Episode 99
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30:14
Are Hondas and Toyotas Still Reliable?
SummaryIn this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick discusses the evolving reliability of Honda and Toyota, two brands historically known for their dependability. She examines recent issues, recalls, and the impact of tech...
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Season 2
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Episode 98
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26:08
The Most Exciting New and Redesigned Car Models Arriving in 2025
In this episode, The Car Chick discusses the latest trends in the automotive industry, focusing on the exciting new models set to be released in 2025. The conversation highlights the significant shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids...
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Season 2
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Episode 97
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30:41
New Years Predictions, Part 2: Will 2025 Be a Good Year to Buy Cars?
SummaryIn this episode of 'The Straight Shift', LeeAnn Shattuck discusses the automotive market predictions for 2025, addressing common misconceptions fueled by clickbait media. She analyzes the current state of new and used car s...
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Season 2
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Episode 96
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24:41
2025 Automotive Industry Predictions: Nissan and Honda Merger Insights
In part 1 of this two-part episode, The Car Chick gives her predictions for the automotive industry in 2025, focusing on the potential merger between Nissan and Honda. She analyzes the implications of this merger, the challenges both companies ...
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Season 2
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Episode 95
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30:58
How to Book a Limousine for Your Event
In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick explores the world of limousines with 30 year transportation industry veteran, Jonce Gibson from Bayside Limousines. They discuss how limousines are made, the current costs associated with th...
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Season 2
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Episode 94
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34:20
Why Are Cars So Freakin’ Expensive Now?
In this episode, The Car Chick discusses the alarming rise in car prices, exploring the reasons behind the lack of affordable vehicles in the U.S. market. She delves into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain issues, and the shift i...
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Season 2
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Episode 93
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25:57
End of Year Car Deals: What to Expect in 2024
In this episode of The Straight Shift,The Car Chick discusses her Thanksgiving experiences and transitions into the topic of Black Friday car deals. She explains the current state of the automotive market, highlighting the inventory surplus and...
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Season 2
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Episode 92
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28:04
The Best and Worst Vehicles at the 2024 Charlotte Auto Show
In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick discusses her experiences at the 2024 Charlotte Auto Show, highlighting the decline of auto shows, the rise of electric vehicles, and her personal awards for the best and worst vehicles showc...
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Season 2
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Episode 91
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31:25
Why Do Car Engines Sound Different?
In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick shares her personal story of adopting two kittens and seamlessly transitions into a discussion about the fascinating world of car sounds. She explains the physics behind why different engines...
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Season 2
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Episode 90
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21:25
How Trump’s Victory Could Affect Car Buyers
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 highl...
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Season 2
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Episode 89
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24:40
Lessons Learned from Living with a Rivian: The Realities of EV Ownership feat. Dr. Glenn Jaffe
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,...
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Season 2
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Episode 88
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37:00
The Effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the Automotive Industry
I know in the last episode of The Straight Shift, I promised you guys we would be talking this week with a client of mine about his experience owning an electric vehicle and why he decided to go back to gas. However, we're going to have to push...
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Season 2
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Episode 87
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25:45
The Current State of the Automotive Industry
Excited to give you an official welcome back to The Straight Shift, with me, LeeAnn Shattuck, also known as The Car Chick. If you’ve been listening to the show since it launched in 2017, thank you so much for sticking in there. If you’re new he...
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Season 2
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Episode 86
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28:00
The Straight Shift is Coming Back!
Do you hate car shopping? Do you feel like you're going to be taken advantage of the moment you set foot on a car lot? Or maybe you dread taking your car in for service because you're afraid they're going to try to sell you on a bunch of repair...
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Season 2
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1:39
The Straight Shift, #85: What is it REALLY Like to Own an Electric Car?
In this second of three episodes of "The Straight Shift", The Car Chick talks all about the reality of owning an"electrified" vehicle - hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). What are the costs of owning an electric car?...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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47:39
