Even though women make 83% of all consumer decisions, the second largest buying decision we often make, is often extremely difficult for us – just because we’re a woman. Buying a car and then going through maintenance of that vehicle is often very difficult for females but we have just the girlfriend who can help!

JODY DeVERE is the CEO and President of AskPatty.com, Inc.- the online source for automotive advice for women. (See her complete bio below for more impressive info!) She very graciously spent time with Girlfriendology to talk about all things automotive – like car purchasing as a woman, maintaining a car and finding dealerships that are female friendly. (Fortunately, AskPatty.com has a great directory of those dealerships!)

Listen in as we talk with Jody about the importance of doing research before car shopping (and how AskPatty.com can help!), how you need to study your car manual, how you can cut your gasoline cost and BIG things like how to service your vehicle so you and your precious cargo stay safe. Also, for the 5 million women in Second Life, catch up with “Patty Streeter” (aka: Jody) on their automotive island and events.

Thanks Jody for taking time to talk with us and for your wonderful, helpful advice. Now, let’s all go read our manual and learn more from AskPatty. Dealing with cars just got a lot easier thanks to our automotive girlfriend!

Join us next time for Alissa Kriteman, host of the Just For Women podcast show and author of “Meet the Dreamer: Alissa’s Four Cornerstones for Living the Life of Your Dreams.” Thanks girlfriends!

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BIO for JODY DeVERE: (from AskPatty.com)

JODY DeVERE 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 the California State Advisory Board for SkillsUSA, Chairperson of the United Spinal Motor Sports Committee, and a member of the SEMA Businesswomen’s Networking Association.

She has conducted seminars with the National Automobile Dealer Association (NADA.org), National Independent Automobile Dealer Association (NIADA.org), Car Care Council Women’s Board, BlogHer.org, SEMA, SEMA Business Women’s Networking Association, and the Association of Automotive Internet Sales Professionals. She has been an expert guest on many radio shows, including Motor Trend Radio, Car Concerns, Oprah & Friend’s Radio Network on XM, Greenstone Media’s Radio Ritas, and National Public Radio’s “Talk of the Nation” with Marti Barletta.

DeVere has also appeared on Fox 11 Morning News in Los Angeles as a guest on “Ask the Expert” with Jean Martirez. DeVere was also a guest on iVillage Live and has been a resource for F&I Magazine, iMedia.com, Paul Gillin’s book “The New Influencers,” as well as J.D. Power’s “Women Online: Opportunities for Dealerships.” She continues to do speaking engagements in and out of the automotive industry.

Tags: ask patty, askpatty, automotive advice for women, female friendly car dealerships, jody devere, NADA, National Public Radio, oprah

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