How to Order a New Car (When the Dealer Says You Can’t)
Description
Part 2 of the “How to Order a New Car” crossover with A Girl’s Guide to Cars
SUMMARY
This 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.
RESOURCES
https://agirlsguidetocars.com/podcast
https://agirlsguidetocars.com/how-to-order-a-new-car
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