Dear A Girls Guide to Cars: I need a new car. I want a DVD system for my son and seating for more than five people, also. Should I look at a minivan or an SUV, and which one is best? Which do you drive? Thanks, Mary H., Brooklyn, NY Hi Mary, I drive an SUV with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book Can Make Your Holiday Road Trip an Exercise in Perfection
You need a bit of luxe in your life, this year more than ever. Every year, luxury retailer Neiman Marcus curates a select group of Fantasy Gifts, an exclusive group of products and experiences that come with an over-the-top price tag. But for a less pricey investment, the company curates a Christmas Book with a…
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…
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…
Would You Rather Buy Gas Or That Fab New Outfit?
Why spend all your money on gas? When considering a vehicle with the best gas mileage it’s a good idea to think about the many different ways you can look at the criteria. For example, most car buyers go into the search mode with the idea that a hybrid is going to be a cost…