My Car Guru Podcast
Lennie Lawson is a 48-year veteran of the auto industry, a current new car dealer, motivational speaker, and financial coach. He’s a straight shooter who tells it like it is—no fluff, no sales pitch.
If you’re buying, trading, servicing, repairing, or just trying to avoid an expensive mistake, My Car Guru gives you the insider knowledge most dealers would rather you didn’t have. Lennie pulls back the curtain on the car business and gives you practical advice to improve your Car-Life—and maybe your Financial-Life too.
Whether you’re curious about industry trends, need help navigating repairs, or just want a dose of good old-fashioned common sense, this is the podcast that cuts through the noise. No gimmicks—just real talk from someone who’s been in the trenches for over four decades.
Episodes
580 episodes
10 things your mechanic or service advisors wish you knew (and trusted)
What is "limp-mode" and should you keep driving if it happens to you?
Owe more on your car than it's worth?....Have a massive repair bill you really can't afford? This advice is for you
Things you and your young drivers need to know to stay out of jail and out of trouble
Answering common car questions at blazing speed (so I can cover as many as possible in a short period of time)
500,000 people have not replaced their deadly Takata airbags...this is your final warning, PLUS we dip into the guru mailbag
What are the obligations of a car buyer when it comes to honesty and integrity, PLUS how great service changes perspective
This guy is a real, live new car dealer....the actual car-guy you need in your car-life
How to avoid owing more on your financed vehicle than it is worth....the "negative equity nightmare"
The day my son died in a car accident and why you need the "Gateway Teen Driver Experience Guidebook" for your child
How good relationships with a business can be a beautiful thing, PLUS what is happening with car affordability
Can a car dealer really relate to a car owner....this GURU can...and how much is too much for an extended warranty?
Why buying a car from a new car dealer is so much harder than buying any other product known to man
The secret to no longer living paycheck to paycheck and to avoid paying too much for a used car
From the Cheesecake Factory to your local new car dealer....what makes you loyal to, or leave a business?
How to get sued, even when you are only guilty of ignorance and how to handle a complaint with a car dealer
How to have your own podcast and become famous, PLUS, how fluids control the destiny of your vehicle
My experience with a recent scamming attempt and how you can protect your information when financing a car purchase
Learn why your car life is so expensive and what you can do to save thousands
Why a good google rating doesn't mean much, PLUS.....Chick cars vs. Boy cars...how to tell the difference