By Ladies KAR Care: Car experts
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Welcome back to Ladies Kar Care! Getting through the licensing stage is probably one of the hardest parts of your teen driving. But it’s not the only important stage, now it’s time to teach them good car maintenance. We cover the 3 tips you’ll need to keep your teen safe and your wallet from hurting!
Tips We Cover:
Your Greatest Tool: The Owner’s Manual
Dashboard lights, fluids, hood latch, brake pads, are just a few of the things your teen (and you) should be familiar with. Knowing the warning signals of your car can help keep it strong and healthy for a long time. This is a great place to open that dusty owner’s manual and see what your car has to offer.
What Your Mechanic Needs From You
There’s a lot of information your mechanic needs before they can start working on your car. Learn how you can make a quick identification card to save your teen time and stress when heading to the mechanic.
Creating Monthly Habits
This is one of my favorite tools! Part of teaching our kids how to drive is giving them new life skills to grow into a responsible adult. That’s why I’ve created a monthly maintenance checklist that will keep your teen on track and leave you with fewer unnecessary repairs. Saving you money in the long run!
Teaching your teen responsibility doesn’t have to be hard, with these three tips you’ll live carfident and worry-free knowing your teen is prepared for any emergency. Plus, it doesn’t hurt to save a little extra money. Don’t forget to download the monthly maintenance checklist from the links below!
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Welcome back to Ladies Kar Care! So, your teen is driving now. They’re becoming more confident, more independent and it’s looking like they’re going to need their own car soon. Before you get overwhelmed, today is all about how you can buy a car that is safe, reliable, and within your budget. Take the stress of out buying their first car with these practical tips!
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Finding The Right Budget For You
This is a great opportunity to teach your teen about budgeting and what it takes to buy and maintain a car. Learn how you can involve them and make your budget a realistic (and exciting) goal.
Deciding On New Or Used
There are pros and cons to everything, choosing between a new or used car is no different. Listen in as we cover the positives and negatives of new and used cars and how you can decide on the best option for your teen.
Research, Research, Research
Whether you’re buying used or new the best thing you can do is to research the car you want. Safety ratings, use cases, and recalls are all essential when finding a reliable and safe vehicle for your teen that won’t leave you with regret.
How To Find An Honest Used Car
You’ll get the best tips and tricks when it comes to buying a used car. How you can avoid being scammed, checking the VIN and history, and even getting support from your mechanic.
How To Master The Dealership
Just because it’s from a dealership doesn’t mean you’re getting the best deal. We talk about the details that can take your new car from exciting to frustrating and how you can avoid being bullied into something that's not right for you.
These tips will not only make sure they have a car that lasts but also tools that will serve them for the rest of their lives! Give the gift of carfidence this season with our new book “Get Carfident”, a guide to help your teen become a confident and responsible driver. You can find it in the links below!
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When you think of your teen driving, what emotions come up? Recently, I talked to a mom who said she couldn’t even think about her teen behind the wheel. She’s not alone, the season of your teen growing up and learning to drive is nerve-wracking for many reasons. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make it easier for them AND you. Today we dive into the 4 stages of teen driving and how you can practically raise them to be strong and responsible drivers.
The 4 Stages We Cover:
The Preparing Stage
One of the best things you can do for yourself is to prepare mentally before your teen even gets behind the wheel. This will help reduce anxiety, worry, and tension later on so both of you can enjoy the exciting journey your teen is on.
The Teaching Stage
Who your teen learns from is important, whether it’s a friend, a driving school, or yourself, don’t be afraid to find the very best driving education for your teen.
The “Backseat Parent” Stage
Now that they’ve got their permit it's time for 6 months of practice. It is more important than ever to deal with this stage in patience, understanding, and intention. You’ll learn practical tips on how you can support your teen and deepen their education.
The Letting Go Stage
For many parents, this may be the hardest stage! You’ve done all you can to cultivate a confident and responsible driver. Now it's time to let them go and watch them grow. (Pro Tip: Handling this stage right can lead to a deeper connection between you and your teen!)
We cover all this and more in our new book Get Carfident, available December 1st! For more resources or to join our Facebook community for more tips, check out the links below!
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When it comes to your teenagers and their safety on the road, there is no such thing as being too prepared. While the worry may never completely go away, there are things beyond the basic driving laws you can teach your teen so when they head out on their own you know that they are living with Carfidence!
Welcome back to Ladies Kar Care Talk Show, today is an exciting episode! When working in a car repair shop there are some patterns you can’t help but notice. The first was the reason we actually started Ladies Kar Care. We wanted women everywhere to handle the maintenance and repairs of their cars without the fear of being ripped off. The second pattern came shortly after when we noticed the anxiety and worry that came with teenagers starting to drive for the first time.
You aren’t alone! We have a 14-year-old who is already picking out her first car and while it’s overwhelming to think of her getting behind the wheel. I KNOW that when she starts driving she will have everything she needs to feel confident and safe on the road. Now, here’s the good news, your teen can have everything they need as well!
Listen in as I talk about our brand new book “Get Carfidence”, the complete guide for new drivers on their journey to becoming independent and responsible. Sometimes as adults we tend to overcomplicate things, and cars are as complicated as they come, but with the right resources, you can take the stress off of you and your teen and focus on what really matters...teaching them new life skills! There is no one more uniquely set up for teaching your kids than you are. Whether you’re a pro at car maintenance or still struggle on how to pop your hood this book will help instill Carfidence and knowledge. So you know that when it comes to driving, your teen is ready to roll.
It doesn’t end with “Get Carfidence”, check out the resources below for more resources, tips, and tricks to get you more Carfident today!
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Do you remember dropping your kids off on their first day of school? It’s a jumbled mess of emotion from being excited for them to experience new things to worrying that they’ll be ok without you. There’s a whole new level of independence you have to get used to. (For both of you)
The same can be said when your kid is old enough to get behind the wheel.
Welcome back to Ladies Kar Care Talk Show! This season is dedicated to helping you and your kids get ready to hit the road safely, responsibly, and with Car-fidence! If thinking about your teen behind the wheel makes your blood pressure rise, you aren’t alone! A study has shown that the leading cause of death for teenagers in the U.S. is car crashes. And with more distractions than ever before, it’s becoming even more important to make sure our teens are confident and prepared when they get out on the road. But have no fear! We have 5 amazing tips that will prepare your teen for the road and help you manage your anxiety. These tips include:
Actively Being A Part Of The Process
There is nothing better to instill confidence in your teen than being with them in every step of the licensing process. Their teacher won’t be with them forever, so take these moments and cement their learning in your own way.
Create a Contract
When it comes to getting behind the wheel it’s important to have clear expectations. Creating a contract for them to sign helps them take it more seriously and helps you enforce the rules.
Upgrade Your Safety And Maintenance
A great way to reduce anxiety while your teen is driving is to make sure that if an emergency situation were to occur they have everything they need to take care of it safely. This is also a great way to learn more about your car with them!
Teach Them Safe Driving Techniques
Some of the best teaching we can do as parents is to lead by example. Make sure you follow all the rules for your car and show them your favorite safety techniques.
Try Not to Overreact
No one wants to run into the garage door or hit a curb. How you react to your teen’s mistakes will greatly influence how they deal with emergencies later on. Building trust with your teen is essential to keeping them safe on the road.
So hit play and learn how you can ease your anxiety and know, without a shadow of a doubt, that your teen is ready and prepared for the road ahead of them.
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Do you truly believe that you have what it takes to make your dreams a reality? I could tell you all day long that yes, you do! But if you don’t believe in yourself, you may as well be driving a car with no steering wheel.
Welcome back to Ladies Kar Care Talk Show, in today’s episode we talk with entrepreneur, marketing coach, and motivational speaker Hayley Luckadoo! Hayley started her entrepreneurial journey by planning weddings out of her dorm, from there she quickly moved into marketing and motivational speaking and has been empowering women everywhere to break through their limits and pursue the life of their dreams. You’ll gain amazing insight from Hayley as she talks about how the word yet can turn your mindset from can’t to can.
Listen in as we talk about the importance of knowing your capabilities, and how finding the right tools can take you one step closer to your goals. You’ll learn how to face your problems head on with practical tips to raise your confidence and instill trust with yourself again. Hayley has just the expertise to show you how you can powerfully show up in difficult situations, and even gives you permission to walk away if you have a gut feeling that something isn’t right. Hit play and you’ll have practical tools that will have you tapping into your power and showing the world just how amazing you are.
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If you've listened to the show before, you know that I am all about strong women who are stepping into male-dominated industries and carving a path of their own. If taking up trade work is something that interests you, you aren't alone!
Welcome back to Ladies Kar Care Talk Show! Today we have a great conversation with auto mechanic and founder of Blue Collar Babes, Emily Lowdermilk. Emily has been working on cars for the past two years and is passionate about not only providing quality service but creating a community of women who are taking the blue-collar industry by storm. We talk about Emily's start in the auto industry, from doing simple tasks around the garage to the first time she got under the hood.
Listen in as we talk about pushing past your fear, learning from those more experienced than you, and how learning on the job may be your best decision. She talks about the importance of personal growth and how, along with perseverance, she found a garage that was willing to give her real-life experience fixing cars. Emily's passion has taken form in an online community full of Blue Collar Babes who empower and support each other in their pursuit of knowledge and skill and how she plans to expand and create even more resources for women in the future.
If your dreams have always been a little unconventional for women, then hit play and join us as we talk about changing that narrative.
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Welcome back to Ladies Kar Care Talk Show! We all know the frustration of taking our cars to get oil changes; maybe you even thought of doing it yourself. How hard could it be? But, if the idea of fixing your car makes your heart beat faster, then stick around because this episode is for you!
Today's guest is Rachel Thurow; she is a model, actor, and founder of R&D Garage, a YouTube channel dedicated to bringing knowledge to those who have a passion for cars but little experience. Rachel has been driving and working with cars for about 15 years now and finds joy in sharing her hard work with other fellow enthusiasts. In this episode, we talk about Rachel's journey with cars and how she applied her affinity for fixing electronics to taking apart and fixing cars.
Listen in as we talk about the importance of gaining as much knowledge about our cars as possible so we can teach the younger generations how to own and maintain their own vehicle safely. Rachel talks about the feedback she receives on her YouTube channel, the impact of women in the auto industry, and how it's ok to ask for help. Rachel shares key insight into how you can grow in confidence with your car, why you should just go for it, and even the best place to learn about car parts (Hint: It's a place where you get to rip things apart!)
This episode is just the push you need to go out and start working on your car, so hit play and start your new adventure today!
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Welcome back to the Ladies Kar Care Talk Show; this week, we address one of my most asked questions about cars. How do I buy the vehicle that's right for me?
In today's episode, we go over how to find the best-used car that works for you, your family, and your budget. I'll give you some practical tips on finding the true value of a car you are looking at, why checking their history may save you money, and why you should keep all your invoices. Your car is in your life just as much as your family, and with this list, you'll learn how to get the most bang for your buck no matter where you find the car.
Listen in to how you can save time by doing your research in advance and knowing what things to keep an eye out for. You'll learn what to look for in your engine, unusual fluids, what an acceptable tire is, and even the importance of the exterior of your car. I talk about why you should always check the history of a car, the importance of your brakes and oil, and why it's alright to take it to the mechanic.
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Welcome back! How would your life change if you didn't have your car? It would become incredibly difficult for most of us to do everyday things, yet we drive every day as if the car will last forever.
On today's episode of Ladies Kar Care Talk Show, we're going to dive into establishing a relationship with your car. I say relationship because, with the amount of loyalty we expect from our cars with taking us to work, the store, kid's games, and more, it's essential to understand our cars' place in our lives. We discuss the importance of car maintenance and how you can learn just what your car needs, so no more guessing or waiting for a mechanic to tell you!
Listen in as we talk about how you can begin fostering a connection with your car and how being consistent with maintenance will save you money in the long run. You'll learn the best way to budget for repairs, how you can add value to your car when selling it, and even how to find the best mechanic for your specific needs. We talk about what exactly all the dashboard lights mean, how to identify where an issue is with leaking fluid, and even how you can listen to your car more.
Your car will tell you exactly what it needs, and with a manageable monthly checklist and planner, you'll be able to keep up with all the maintenance allowing you to save money, stress less, and have that car for a long time!
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