TheCarChick
Welcome to The Car Chick, the no-BS home of smart, snarky car talk for women (and smart men).
I’m LeeAnn Shattuck, aka The Car Chick — professional car shopper, race car driver, speaker, and host of The Straight Shift Podcast. I help car buyers outsmart dealerships, avoid the bullshittery, and find the Perfect Car™ without the stress or sales games.
Here you’ll find:
🎙️ Episodes of The Straight Shift Podcast
📹 Episodes of Shut Up & Drive — real-world driving rants with snarky safe driving tips
🚗 Real-world car buying and leasing tips
🔧 Car care advice that keeps your ride reliable (and your wallet intact)
🏁 Driving adventures, car reviews, and general automotive shenanigans
If you’ve ever left a dealership feeling like you needed a shower, this channel’s for you. Subscribe for empowering, entertaining, and totally BS-free car content.
👉 Learn more: TheCarChick.com
👉 Listen: The Straight Shift Podcast wherever you get your podcasts
How to Order a New Car (When the Dealer Says You Can’t)
Forbidden Fruit: The Cool European Cars America Can’t Have (and Why)
The $13,500 Lexus FAIL (and How a Pre-Purchase Inspection Saved $5,000)
Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road: My Wild UK Adventure
Driving on the WRONG Side! An American’s UK Road Trip to Stonehenge
Classic Cars 101: What to Know Before You Buy Your Dream Ride
Transmission Impossible: How Your Car Really Works
Confessions of a Rental Car Ninja: The Dos, Don’ts, and WTFs for Renting Cars
Confessions of a Rental Car Ninja: The Dos, Don’ts, and WTFs for Renting Cars
The Bucket List: Why Driving a Supercar on a Racetrack Should Be on Yours
The Bucket List: Why Driving a Supercar on a Racetrack Should Be on Yours
Fatal Mistakes: What Driver’s Ed Isn’t Teaching Teen Drivers (or Adults!)
Fatal Mistakes: What Driver’s Ed Isn’t Teaching Teen Drivers (or Adults!)
Stay Cool and Save Money: Your Summer Guide to Car A/C Systems
Stay Cool and Save Money: Your Summer Guide to Car A/C Systems
What Does 'Made in America' Mean for Cars in 2025?
What Does 'Made in America' Mean for Cars in 2025?
From Autopilot to I, Robot: The 6 Levels of Autonomous Driving Explained
From Autopilot to I, Robot: The 6 Levels of Autonomous Driving Explained
Riding with Ghosts: The Truth About Robotaxis
Riding with Ghosts: The Truth About RoboTaxis
The Evolution of Car Safety Technologies
The Evolution of Car Safety Technologies
The Rise of Women-Only Rideshare Services
The Rise of Women-Only Rideshare Services
How to Save Money on Car Insurance in 2025
How to Save Money on Car Insurance in 2025
Why Modern Car Paints Suck (and How to Keep Yours Looking Good Anyway!)