Cars are scarce right now, and COVID-19 is to blame. Well—COVID-19 was the first big problem that caused the automotive industry to get backed up. When manufacturing plants closed last March, it kicked off a downward spiral that has only been exacerbated by other supply problems. From chip shortages to plastics delays, these are the obstacles…
Tips for Buying a Car and Sticking to a Budget
Dreaming of buying a car can be really exciting, but actually signing the papers is often stressful. Unless you’re prepared. These tips for buying a car will help you to get through the process confidently and to drive home without any regrets! We bought a truck last month. It was brand new, but last year’s…
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…
Everything You Need to Know About Last Minute End-of-Year Car Shopping in 2020
The end of the year can be a great time to get a killer deal on a new car. Holiday incentives from the manufacturers in the form of rebates, low APRs, and lease deals can help keep hundreds to thousands of dollars in your pocket during end of year car shopping. The dealers are motivated…
Ask the Car Chick: How Do We Go Holiday Car Shopping in 2020?
The end of the calendar year is typically a great time to buy a new car. Holiday car deals can yield big discounts due to a combination of special manufacturer incentives, bonuses for sales people, and dealers wanting to make annual sales quotas and get rid of old inventory. So, the end of the year…
How To Buy A Car With Your Spouse – Without Ending In Divorce
How to buy a car when your husband is a die-hard fan of one brand, and you love another. Women buy 65% of all cars and influence the purchase of another 20%. This is about that 20%: The purchase that we decide on together, even though it’s my car. It’s a large purchase that impacts…
So You Want to Buy a Car. These Goals Will Help You Get There
Your shiny new car is closer than you think. Do you want to buy a car? There are some goals you’ll want to first achieve, such as building up your credit score, saving for a down payment and researching the perfect car for your life. And when you’re prepared, getting a new car can be…
Car Buying: How Women Are Driving Change as Consumers and Leaders
Sarah Welch, Liza Borches and Gina Callari tell us how, and what else we need to do. The automotive industry, typically a male dominated world, is changing. That’s because consumers are adapting new technologies, companies are looking for diversity in their ranks and women, who buy or influence the purchase of 85% of all cars,…
Why I bought a Volvo XC90 to Replace My Minivan
They say the two happiest days of a boat owner’s life are the day they buy their boat and the day they sell it. By Susanne Kerns I think the inverse may be true for minivan owners: I begrudgingly entered my life as a minivan owner ten years ago, but grew to love the comfort,…
Buying a New Car? Here’s the Car Buying Checklist You Need
Yes, buying a new car is stressful. Even more so if you’re a woman. As if the process wasn’t intimidating enough. I get it, trust me. And that’s why you have to walk into that car dealer prepared and armed with the right knowledge. Keep reading, we’ve got the car buying checklist you need. You’ve…