Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Feb 9, 2012, 9:59 am
Still trying to pare down your household budget? Here’s an option you might not have considered—doing more of the regular maintenance on your car. The idea can be a little intimidating—even scary—for some. The website, womens-finance.com, reports that one-third of women have some sort...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Feb 8, 2012, 8:34 pm
One a recent trip to San Diego I was greeted by a magical vision of wavy mountain tops peeking up over the clouds as I coasted  to land in my big metal bird.  As we began our descent into the city, the clouds gave way to window views of ocean-side, metro scape, harbor and then a glorious touch dow...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Feb 8, 2012, 10:33 am
Seems like I've been on a roll for posting great video content lately, so why stop now?  Toyota has decided to invite everyone to enjoy their very impressive display from the NAIAS in Detroit.  They've put together a comprehensive 360 degree virtual tour, where you can check out the display from ...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Feb 7, 2012, 10:17 am

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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Feb 6, 2012, 10:17 am
Welcome back to the working week, Ask Patty Nation.  Hopefully you're all not too worse for wear after the Super Bowl weekend.  Whether you're in recovery from the weekend or just have a standard case of the Mondays, some Super Bowl commercials may just do the trick to cheer you up this morning. ...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Feb 3, 2012, 10:37 am
Happy Friday, Ask Patty Nation!  Today we conclude our week of Super Bowl ads and teasers with a whole slew of videos.  Many many companies are releasing their full Super Bowl ads early, and some of them are in this batch, so be fairly warned if you'd rather see them "fresh" during the game.  I w...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Feb 2, 2012, 10:32 am
Wow, it's Thursday already.  The week is just flying by.  Today's Super Bowl ad teaser is - actually not a teaser, I think, because it certainly seems like the complete ad.  So if you want to see it for the first time on Sunday during the game, you are fairly warned to turn back now.  Sti...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Feb 1, 2012, 10:39 am
As the Ask Patty coverage of Super Bowl ad teasers continues, today we take a look at the new teaser (in every sense of the word) from Kia.  Now - as a disclaimer, Kia's ads of late have been some of the most memorable and well done ones.  I've featured their now famous hamsters on the blog before...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Jan 31, 2012, 11:10 am
As our week of featuring Super Bowl teasers continues, today we take a look at Chevrolet's offering, which is not one teaser but a generous three videos, which is not entirely surprising because they are the major sponsor this year.   The first two ad teasers are actually full ads, they're e...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Jan 31, 2012, 11:10 am
As our week of featuring Super Bowl teasers continues, today we take a look at Chevrolet's offering, which is not one teaser but a generous three videos, which is not entirely surprising because they are the major sponsor this year.   The first two ad teasers are actually full ads, they're e...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Jan 30, 2012, 10:21 am
Recently we shared VW's Super Bowl ad teaser featuring a very cute Star Wars dog chorus.  The teasers continue to come, and I'll be covering most if not all of them here on the blog this week as we count down to Super Bowl weekend.  Today's tease comes from Bridgestone, who you may remember was th...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Jan 27, 2012, 10:54 am
It's hard to believe January is almost gone already.  It's winter in the AskPatty Nation, for whatever that's worth - it's been blissfully mild for this Tennessee native, which is a welcome relief from the snowy days of  the past two winters.  But whatever the weather is, it's not slowing down th...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Jan 26, 2012, 10:26 am
This month featured the country’s most revered auto show NAIAS’, Detroit Auto Show.  Upon first thought of the show chills of excitement made me giddy to be able to see the latest models for 2012 and beyond. Car manufacturer’s attended from across the globe and provided more than enough optio...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Jan 25, 2012, 10:08 am
Brought to you by Purolator Filters You always have a ‘choice,’ even where something simple is concerned – even something as simple as your car’s engine air filter. Say you’ve been driving around without having changed your car’s engine air filter in a while. You can choose...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Jan 24, 2012, 10:03 am
AskPatty.com Inc, the premier online resource for automotive advice for women by women announced today that they have launched a new geo-location female-friendly website adjacent to AskPatty.com that is dedicated to helping women take advantage of money saving offers, coupons and expert autom...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Jan 23, 2012, 10:00 am
When the weather gets colder, our cars get more temperamental – but slow starts, frozen doors, and frosted glass isn't all you have to worry about as your family's Tire Super-Mom. Have you paid attention to those tires as the temperatures plummeted? If the answer is no, you're not alone – but...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Jan 21, 2012, 10:00 am
Jodi Kippe, Crowe-Horwath; Cherie Watters, Puente Hills Hyundai; Audrey Zavodsky, Professional Racer, to Receive Top Honors In recognition of their professional accomplishments and contributions to the automotive industry, three distinguished businesswomen have been chosen to receive th...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Jan 20, 2012, 10:51 am
So, this exploded onto the internet yesterday, so forgive me if you've seen this before, but I couldn't not write about this ad. You know that we at Ask Patty always look forward to the Super Bowl, because of all the great car ads! Many of you will probably remember Volkswagen's ad from last...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Jan 19, 2012, 11:00 am
We always like to let you know when one of the Ask Patty Certified Female Friendly retailers does something cool, and this is one of those times.  Tamara Darvish is a vice president of DARCARS Automotive Group, a privately owned group of 34 franchises in the Washington Metro area, and she's written...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Jan 18, 2012, 10:02 am
Looks like Ford is continuing to take their commitment to pushing the envelope when it comes to how advanced their cars are - because they've just announced they are opening a new research lab in Silicon Valley this year.  This R&D office is a first for Ford, as they have no other facilities on the...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Jan 17, 2012, 9:45 am
I have now had the opportunity to view the new Ford Fusion twice-once in Dearborn and once in Detroit at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) and WOW!!!-it almost drives itself. Not only is the styling sweet but so are all of the appointments for driver and passenger convenience and c...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Jan 16, 2012, 9:39 am
Now’s the time to get your car ready for the demands placed on it in the coming winter months. Especially in rain, sleet, freezing rain, and maybe snow, you’ll want your vehicle to start and run reliably. And you’ll want your driving experience to be as safe and comfortable as possible. He...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Jan 13, 2012, 10:00 am
The invitation stood out among the usual emails and press releases from automobile companies. For one thing, it was pretty. And the subject matter was intriguing: the intersection between fashion, vehicles and living green: 'What do soy beans, carrots and coconuts, Fashion Week, and the psych...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Jan 12, 2012, 10:16 am
We're not talking about purses, jewelry, and other such things.  No, today we're asking about vehicle accessories.  All those little extras that make your vehicle a little safer, a little more handy, or just a little more you.  Whether it's extra lighting, luggage racks, spoilers, utility access...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Jan 11, 2012, 10:44 am
I had loads of family fun over the holiday's playing a new road trip game with my family. This new game would be tons of entertainment for game nights with friends. Easy to learn for kids, Chaotic Connections is highly addictive, we played non-stop all day on Christmas! If you love games with a re...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 31, 2011, 10:00 am
Editors at shopautoweek.com find most terrifying auto noises can be eliminated without an exorcist While wary ears may be scanning for the spooky sounds of Halloween this time of year, the sounds coming from beneath your hood should be taken just as seriously. Editors at shopautoweek.com reco...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 28, 2011, 10:13 am
October has come and (nearly) gone - where DID it go, anyway?  It seemed like a blur.  Halloween and spooky treats are in store for Monday, and this weekend, one of our Certified Female Friendly dealers is not quite ready for the witching hour: they have to finish their breast cancer awareness act...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 27, 2011, 10:27 am
Brought to you by Car Care Council October is Fall Car Care Month, the perfect time to fall into a vehicle maintenance program and get your car ready for the challenges of harsh winter weather. “A thorough inspection of your vehicle during Fall Car Care Month will go a long way...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 26, 2011, 10:38 am
... Marketing to Women pioneer and CEO of AskPatty.com, Inc. Jody DeVere is preparing for her trip to ... great deals and show specials, shop for well-known brands or find a unique piece of clothing or ... available only at the show! Goodie bag quantities are limited and only while supplies last...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 25, 2011, 10:03 am
In a new weekly article bringing you practical car tips and repair advice, we're going to be bringing you videos, tutorials, tips and tricks every Tuesday morning.   In this inaugural post, Ask Patty's own Jody DeVere tells you all about your oil filter, including how to replace it.  When y...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 24, 2011, 9:56 am
EZ Lube, AskPatty Certified Female Friendly quick lube chain based in Costa Mesa, Calif., has launched a campaign to prevent teen motor vehicle accidents and encourage safety behind the wheel. Having launched last week to coinicide with National Teen Driver Safety Week, the effort will continue thro...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 21, 2011, 11:01 am
Ladies and gentlemen of the Ask Patty Nation, you are looking at a truly beautiful thing.  Yes, it's a DeLorean, and it's about to make your whole weekend.  On October 14th, 2011 DMC announced they would be producing a new line of them - and wait for it... they're all electric. A footnote i...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 20, 2011, 10:00 am
Brought to you by Car Care Council Fall is the picture-perfect time of year when many drivers take to the road to view the autumn colors. The leaves are beautiful to see, but when wet or in piles on the roads, they present driving hazards unique to the season. The Car Care Council remin...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 19, 2011, 10:23 am
It's National Teen Driver Safety Week in the Ask Patty Nation!  We told you here about the NOYS Teen Distracted Driving Summit, which took place earlier this week.  There, technology was discussed as another solution to combat texting and driving.  As you all know, there are a number of smart-p...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 18, 2011, 10:57 am
It's finally time to put a big bow on the Turtle Wax Summer of Pride Game, which ran from July - September here in the Ask Patty Nation.  It took a little time, but our September winner is finally ready to be announced - and along with him, we're going to celebrate all three of our winners from the...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 18, 2011, 10:16 am
The gals at BlogHer - a cross-platform media network of female bloggers, and dear friends of Ask Patty - announced the results of their "Put Her in the Driver's Seat" survey at the JD Power & Associates 2011 Automotive Internet Roundtable in Las Vegas.  "Driver's Seat" was designed to explore how ...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 17, 2011, 11:33 am
As you may have heard (once or twice, if you follow the blog) October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and things are looking just rosy all over the Ask Patty Nation as our Certified Female Friendly shops and dealers think pink and support worthy causes such as Komen for the Cure, AutoTex PINK, and...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 14, 2011, 2:05 pm
We're all thinking pink in the Ask Patty Nation this month, and we're happy to see that we're not alone.  Across the auto industry, the movers and shakers are all showing their support, too.  The TrueCar Blog reports some of the highlights: Even though one in every eight women in the ...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 12, 2011, 10:02 am
In a fitting follow-up to yesterday's post, the fine folks at Educational Leadership have created an infographic on the rise of women in leadership.  I know it seems like this is my favorite subject (and it's pretty close, truth be told) but I like to think I'm not alone here in the Ask Patty Na...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 11, 2011, 12:40 pm
Those of you who read the blog reasonably often will know that from time to time I'll write a post that has more to do with women than with automotive advice.  This is one of those posts.   Fellow blogger and webcomic artist David Malki (creator of the splendid Wondermark comic, if you're n...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 10, 2011, 1:28 pm
Dirty oil? Maybe your engine air filter’s to blame. Wait a minute. The author meant to say, ‘oil filter’ you’re probably telling yourself. No, we really meant ‘engine air filter.’ If your car’s engine air filter is torn or clogged, your engine is probably running on dirty o...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 7, 2011, 10:06 am
Ford is going nuts - or at least, their parts are.  Soon their molded plastic parts will utilize coconut fiber for reinforcement.  It seems like every new announcement from Ford is something I'd never even have thought of - using recycled carpet in engine covers, for instance - and this one is no ...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 6, 2011, 9:55 am
Well, I guess it's confession time.  Until I heard about this safety campaign, I had never heard of Chuggington, so I looked it up.  If you're in a similar situation, allow me to enlighten you - Chuggington is a computer-animated tv show for kids, which is about some young locomotives and their ad...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 5, 2011, 10:51 am
Did you hear about alligators living in the sewers of New York City? How about the dangers of consuming soda and Pop Rocks? Of course, you know these ridiculous urban legends are completely untrue. But consider this: If those alligators were tooling around town in a brand new red convertible,...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 4, 2011, 11:15 am
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 3, 2011, 5:00 am
More and more, consumers are using radar detectors to avoid the unintended ticket and to slow down for safety. Escort’s products, specifically the Passport 9500 ix and Passport iQ, are the world’s first and only combined radar detector/nav system and removes the need for two devices. The Escort ...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Oct 1, 2011, 12:24 pm
Last weekend I was the guest of Sylvania for the NASCAR Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway to enjoy the races, tour the RCR Haulers, be on Pit Road when the green flag dropped, take in all the excitment and fun at the track up close to learn more about Sylvania automotive lighting products...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Sep 30, 2011, 10:00 am
It's been a great summer in the Ask Patty Nation, thanks in no small part to the good folks at Turtle Wax.  The Summer of Pride contest is coming to a close today, but that doesn't mean it's too late for you to win!  Head to the Summer of Pride Flickr group before midnight tonight and submit your ...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Sep 29, 2011, 11:41 am
Now, this won't come as a big surprise to some of you considering some of my blog posts from the past, but I'm a bit of a nerd.  The science of cars, and science in general, is very interesting to me, so it should come as no surprise that the Discovery Channel's 'Mythbusters' with loveable nerdy du...
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Jody DeVere posted an article on Ask Patty Automotive Advice for Women - Sep 28, 2011, 10:03 am
In our campaign for driving safety, one of our strongest partners is the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS).  The exceptional young people who make up NOYS are tireless safety advocates who have been enthusiastic participants in our fight to end distracted driving. To train and emp...
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