And it was the easiest part of the purchase. One of the things I hate about buying a car is financing. Talking to my bank, checking my credit score (ugh), filling out forms (double ugh), sifting through finance rates, loan terms and more can be frustrating and confusing. But, I needed a car. Hello, Auto…
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…
Genesis Created the “White Glove” Car Shopping Experience You Never Thought Existed
The Genesis Concierge is at your service. You know the concierge. They can make that impossible-to-get restaurant reservation, arrange a private shopping appointment at Saks Fifth Avenue or secure front row seats to Hamilton. And now, if you’re purchasing or leasing a new Genesis, you can have a concierge –a Genesis insure show knows all…
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…
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…
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,…
When the VW ID.4 Rolls Out, This Car Will Be Fun to Buy
I know what you’re thinking. But things are changing. Volkswagen has been studying the idea of a fun shopping experience for a while, looking not just at how people like to shop, but also, how people’s car shopping strategies have morphed during the Covid-19 crisis. They thought about how people buy a new phone or computer,…
What to See at the LA Auto Show, or Your Local Auto Show This Winter
This is shopping at its best. We love auto shows because they let us shop the way we like to shop: Browse, ask questions, try things on. At an auto show you can see and sit in all the new cars, learn about new features, compare brands and models and find cars that fit your…
Why I Bought My Minivan
I never though it would happen to me! I have spent the better part of my life insisting that I will never drive a minivan. Sure, there were many reasons to buy a minivan but I was convinced that a minivan lacked style and would strip me of every ounce of swag I managed…
Car Companies Want Moms: At the LA Auto Show, The Evidence Is Everywhere
What do women want at an auto show? Really great cars. But handsome men, style tips and kids entertainment doesn’t hurt, either. The LA Auto Show is a spectacular array of colors, lights, plush carpet and carbon fiber. But, this year, what is really notable is who the car companies are desperately trying to attract….