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…
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,…
I Used Capital One Auto Navigator to Buy My Car
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…
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…
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….
Musings from a Mom: Downsizing the Family Car
The challenges of downsizing the family car from three to two rows. After ten years with three rows in our main family vehicle, the Buick Enclave, we are downsizing. I admit – it’s hard to give up that extra space; just knowing it is there is a comfort. But we are carrying extra space around…
April 14 Twitter Chat: Life in Cars & New York Auto Show
The Auto Show: Maybe the Best Shopping Mall Ever If you think the car show is just a guy’s thing, think again: Car shows are all about how women buy and spend time in their cars. The design process is incorporating more and more feedback from women, women are heading auto companies and statistics show…
How To Survive a Car Dealership: The Personal Car Shopper
Intimidated By Car Sales Reps? Working With A Personal Car Shopper Empowers Car Buyers Negotiating for a car can be painful, but it many people believe that is the only way to get a good deal on a car. But is this true? From a guy’s perspective, it’s all gamesmanship: We’re ready to do…