How do I know what it’s worth? And how should I sell it? I am hoping you have advice as to how I should sell a car, a 2005 Audi TT with 20k miles on it? It was owned by my mother-in-law for all these years and she just drove around town. Typical retirement car….
What’s the Best Mother’s Day Gift? A Freshly Cleaned Car!
Yes, Mommy wants a car detailing service for Mother’s Day (I sure hope the kids see this!). Can you believe Mother’s Day is around the corner? I’m kind of excited to be able to enjoy this day since I’ve been working so much and I haven’t had any time to myself lately. I would like…
Dirty Secrets: Gardeners Share Their Tips and Tricks for How Best to Haul Plants Home
Spring is hauling season for gardeners. I rarely have a car full of plants and supplies myself these days as my garden is pretty mature now and I am in that giving-stuff-away stage of the gardening bell curve. So I asked several fellow gardener writers – many are also professional garden designers – to share…
Dog Car Seat Covers: The Secret To Keeping Pet-Friendly Cars Clean
If your doggie ???? likes to ride along, a pet seat cover can save your backseat from looking like it. A pet car seat cover helps protect your car from damage from pet claws, fur getting into the seats, dander, slobber, pet accidents and lots of dirt from the paws. I purchased a dog car seat…
SUV vs Minivan: Which of the Best Minivans and 3 Row SUVs are Right for You?
Here’s how to decide. My friend Mary needed a new car and had a conundrum: Minivan or 3 row SUV? She liked the idea of lots of flexible space for long drives with family, an entertainment system for her son and lots of room for soccer players and gear. But she also has to drive…
Be The Cool Mom With These Back to School Car Snacks
School is almost back in session. Is your car pick up line ready and stocked with fun snacks? I can’t believe how fast summer is going. It feels as if the season just started a few weeks ago. Soon the kids will be back at school, if they’re not already, which means it’s time to…
Three Car Features That Make The School Pick Up Line Easier
As parents, the school pick up line is one of those tasks that can be daunting. In a perfect world, a chauffeur might pick up the kids and transport them home, or maybe they come home in a preapproved Uber. I know many of us dread the school pick up line, but there are ways…
Ask the Car Chick: Which are the Best Cars for a Teen, and Which Mid-Sized SUV Is the Best Family Car?
You asked; LeeAnn answers. LeeAnn Shattuck is skilled at finding the perfect car for her clients based on their needs, financial situation and priorities. Lucky for you, she’s here to answer your questions, too. We Need Reliable and Inexpensive Car for a Teenage Driver! “We need to buy a new car and want one that we can…
9 Cars that Command Respect – Empowering Cars for Women that Put the World on Notice
Start the conversation–or shut it down– with your car. It’s a whole new world out there. We are more empowered than ever and yet, #MeToo has us in a cultural identity crisis. But you can still send a wordless message of power just by showing up. In the right car. Here are the top 9 rides…
Car Shopping: Meet The Car Chick and Her Three Golden Rules
I have loved cars for as long as I can remember. Editor’s note: LeeAnn Shattuck has joined A Girls Guide to Cars as our resident car shopping columnist. A car-purchase expert, she helps her clients to get the best deals on new cars through her business, The Car Chick. She is here to also answer your questions about…