{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"How to Order a New Car (When the Dealer Says You Can’t)","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/how-to-order-a-new-car-when-the-dealer-says-you-can-t","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2400168/episodes/18213661-how-to-order-a-new-car-when-the-dealer-says-you-can-t.mp3","description":"Part 2 of the “How to Order a New Car” crossover with A Girl’s Guide to CarsSUMMARYThis episode picks up where Part 1 of our crossover with Scotty Reiss left off. On her show, What Drives Her from A Girl’s Guide to Cars, we busted the myth of the “factory order” and why so many buyers are told they can’t custom-order their dream car and how dealer allocations actually control what gets built.Now, in Part 2 on The Straight Shift, LeeAnn Shattuck (The Car Chick®) takes the wheel with the tactical side of the story. We dive into how to make the system work for you — what to do when a dealer says “no,” how dealer trades really happen, how to lock in your price, and how to protect your deposit.It’s the no-BS, real-world guide to actually getting the car you want — whether you’re ordering a Porsche, a Subaru hybrid, or just trying to avoid the dreaded “allocation shuffle.”🎧 Listen to Part 1 on What Drives Her → https://agirlsguidetocars.com/podcast🎧 Then tune in here for Part 2 — How to Order a New Car (When the Dealer Says You Can’t).TAKEAWAYS“Factory order” does not always mean custom. Know how your brand handles builds.Understanding dealer allocations gives you leverage.How to negotiate the price, even for special orders.Get everything in writing: buyer’s order, deposit terms, and price lock.Deposits should always be refundable, especially on new or unseen models.Dealer trades can score rare cars if you know who to call.Do not settle. Shop multiple dealers and markets.Someone, somewhere, wants to sell you a car.RESOURCEShttps://agirlsguidetocars.com/podcasthttps://agirlsguidetocars.com/how-to-order-a-new-carYou can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here. Connect with LeeAnn:  Website Instagram Facebook YouTube  Work with LeeAnn:  Course: The No BS Guide to Buying a Car Car Buying Service  Copyright ©2024 Women’s Automotive Solutions Inc., dba The Car Chick. All rights reserved."},"annotations":[{"startTime":549.48,"endTime":557.1,"type":"car","title":"Ford Transit","url":"/cars/ford/transit-custom","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/00/Ford_E-Transit_Custom_%282023%29_DSC_9252.jpg","quote":"...I'll give you an example. 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