It's that time of year again when we start to wonder how to indulge those special car-loving women in our lives. It doesn't matter whether you're shopping for your wife, mother, or daughter; sister, cousin, or aunt, why not pamper her car -- or pamper HER while she's in her car? We've gathered this collection of fun and luxurious gift ideas to help you ensure her holiday happiness. We're warning you, most of these great gifts glitter! Does your car-loving lady like to drive fast, or does she... Read Full Story

Have you made your plans yet to go power shopping on Black Friday? The day after Thanksgiving has been given this nickname because it marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season and has traditionally been the day on which stores begin to show a profit. Black Friday is so named because once upon a time, accounting records were kept by hand, and red ink indicated financial losses while black ink indicated profits. Retailers traditionally offer deep discounts and extended hours on Black ... Read Full Story

With gas prices dropping and airlines making drastic cuts to the number of flights they will offer over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Car Care Council suggests that driving may not only save you money, but will also save you from plenty of travel headaches.According to USA Today, "airlines will offer almost 3,000 fewer domestic flights a day during the Thanksgiving season, promising fewer choices, fuller planes and higher fares for millions of Americans. Compared with last Thanksgiving seaso... Read Full Story

You've just made your last car payment. Should you keep the car or trade it in for a brand new vehicle? According to the Car Care Council, keeping your car rather than buying a new one is the way to go, especially if your goal is to save money.  "People who keep their cars, treat them as valuable investments, and commit to regular vehicle maintenance, end up saving a lot of money," said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council.  The most common maintenance procedures and repairs to k... Read Full Story

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