Jody DeVere is the CEO, President and co-founder of AskPatty.com, Inc. and has more than twenty-five years of achievement as a successful entrepreneur focused on sales and marketing leadership including ten years developing web based business solutions across diverse industries. DeVere is currently the President of the Woman's Automotive Association International , the premier women's organization for women automotive professionals, a member of the Car Care Council Women's Board , a member of th
There's so much happening in the automotive world, whether it's exciting reports about automotive safety, green car news, or information about our Certified Female Friendly dealers and retailers, we've got something here for everyone. Have you got female friendly news or interesting automotive tidbits to share? Email Ask Patty at info@askpatty.com or use the online form to include your own blog bits in our next carnival! These siblings took a road trip together and got a little more than the... Read Full Story
3M Car Care wants NASCAR fans to see a race in a whole new light - and see better on the highway, too! 3M Car Care and Greg Biffle, driver of the No. 16 3M Ford Fusion in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, have joined forces to give one lucky fan an opportunity to win a trip to see a night race under the lights.Fans can enter by picking up a rebate form for $3 off either the 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System or 3M Lens Renewal Kits. When consumers visit www.3MCarCare.com/SeeGregRun they can ... Read Full Story
AskPatty.com President and CEO Jody DeVere is serving on a "Women in Automotive" panel at today's "Strategies for Support" seminar, being hosted by Mercedes-Benz. She joins a prestigious group of women participating in the seminar, including Kim Kadlec, Worldwide VP, Global Marketing Group, Johnson & Johnson; Nichole Braggs, Mercedes-Benz Sales Operations Manager; Trudy Hardy, MINI Marketing Manager; Rory Hepner, Mercedes-Benz Manager, Field Operations; and Judith Schumacher, Owner, Schu... Read Full Story
Autumn is the picture-perfect time of year when many drivers take to the road to view the colors. The leaves are beautiful to see, but when wet or in piles, they present driving hazards unique to the season. The Car Care Council reminds drivers to prepare for fall driving conditions by having their vehicles' tires, brakes and wipers checked before heading out. "Drivers should be aware that wet leaves on the road surface can make stopping difficult, and piles of leaves can obscure potholes, ... Read Full Story
As Americans get ready for Thanksgiving, car care tops the list of pre-holiday preparations, according to a survey conducted by the Car Care Council.
Both men and women say they are more likely to make sure the car taking them to Thanksgiving dinner is prepared for the trip (66 percent) than they are to iron tablecloths (18 percent) or polish silver (12 percent) in advance of the holiday meal.
"Proper car care is important at all times, but is particularly critical during the busiest trave... Read Full Story
The AskPatty team attended SEMA last week: members of the Specialty Equipment Market Association make, buy, sell and use all kinds of specialty parts and accessories to make vehicles more attractive, more unique, more convenient, faster, safer, more fun and even like-new again. The TIA (Tire Industry Association), NACE (International Auto Body Congress & Exposition), and the CARS (Congress of Automotive Repair & Service) conventions overlapped week in Las Vegas and we attended them ... Read Full Story
Ladies, here at AskPatty, we're always sharing tips about car care and maintenance to help you get more out of the life of your vehicle. Performing your regular scheduled maintenance and oil changes is the BEST WAY to ensure your vehicle lives a long and healthy lifetime.With the economy in poor shape and studies showing that Americans are keeping their cars on the road longer than ever before (9.4 years), we know there has never been a better time for women to do what they can to protect th... Read Full Story
Road crashes are among the leading cause of death globally and are recognized as the Number One cause of death in the industry. The devastation the loss of life and serious injury wreaks on the families, friends, communities, and victims themselves is incalculable. Yet, many road traffic crashes are preventable. As part of Global Road Safety Week - being held November 9-14, 2009 -- Chevron is working with its employees to heighten awareness across the company of how choices as drivers, and as... Read Full Story
Replacing worn windshield wipers can be a smart idea, but surprisingly few people remember to check them. Out of all the vehicles passing through the 2005 National Car Care Month vehicle check events, close to one-fifth (17 percent) had front windshield wiper failures and 12 percent needed service on their rear wipers and or washer. The normal life expectancy of wiper blades is six to 12 months, but blades should be replaced sooner if they begin to streak, jump or become dull, torn, or bri... Read Full Story
Alternate-fueled and hybrid vehicles are gaining market share but still account for a relatively small percentage of vehicles on the road. Someday all of us may be driving pollution-free, hydrogen-powered cars. But what’s a concerned consumer to do in the meantime? Motorists who want to go ‘green’ don’t have to wait to help the environment. By changing a few habits, motorists can begin helping the environment right away, say the experts at the National Institute for Automotive Service Exce... Read Full Story
