The Straight Shift with The Car Chick

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

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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

Will Your Next Car Be a Blank Slate?
35 min · Jul 1, 2026
The FTC Is Finally Cracking Down on Dealer Pricing Bullshittery
31 min · Jun 17, 2026
How Global Chaos Ends Up in Your Driveway
19 min · Jun 3, 2026
Life Update + The Straight Shift Podcast Pause
2 min · Mar 18, 2026
Your Car Is Becoming a Subscription — What You Need to Know Before You Buy
32 min · Mar 4, 2026
LEASE-END LIES: How to Get the Equity Out of Your Leased Car
28 min · Feb 18, 2026
Do You Really Need AWD? The Winter Driving Myth Most Car Buyers Believe
27 min · Feb 4, 2026
Can You Really Buy a Car on Amazon?
29 min · Jan 21, 2026
The State of the Car Buyer in 2026 - Why Buying a Car Still Feels Risky
31 min · Jan 7, 2026
Why Cars Are Like Guns — And Why That Should Change How You Drive
33 min · Dec 17, 2025
2025 Charlotte Auto Show: The Best, Worst, and WTF Cars You Need to Know About
36 min · Dec 3, 2025
How to Order a New Car (When the Dealer Says You Can’t)
32 min · Nov 19, 2025
Forbidden Fruit: The Cool European Cars America Can’t Have (and Why)
22 min · Nov 5, 2025
Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road: My Wild UK Adventure
33 min · Oct 15, 2025
Classic Cars 101: What to Know Before You Buy Your Dream Ride
32 min · Oct 1, 2025
Transmission Impossible: How Your Car Really Works
29 min · Sep 17, 2025
Confessions of a Rental Car Ninja: The Dos, Don’ts, and WTFs for Renting Cars
27 min · Sep 3, 2025
The Bucket List: Why Driving a Supercar on a Racetrack Should Be on Yours
35 min · Aug 20, 2025
Fatal Mistakes: What Driver’s Ed Isn’t Teaching Teen Drivers (or Adults!)
30 min · Aug 6, 2025
Stay Cool and Save Money: Your Summer Guide to Car A/C Systems
26 min · Jul 16, 2025
What Does 'Made in America' Mean for Cars in 2025?
29 min · Jul 2, 2025
From Autopilot to I, Robot: The 6 Levels of Autonomous Driving Explained
33 min · Jun 18, 2025
Riding with Ghosts: The Truth About RoboTaxis
36 min · Jun 4, 2025
The Evolution of Car Safety Technologies
35 min · May 21, 2025
The Rise of Women-Only Rideshare Services
30 min · May 7, 2025