My Car Guru Podcast
Lennie Lawson is a 47-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
The reasons why you should always buy some kind (the right kind) of extended warranty on a modern car purchase
What is that spot on the driveway? It could be why you must skip the family vacation this year
How to tell the true story about google ratings for car dealers and how to spot the "bandits"
The best substitute for a Car Guru in your life is the Car Guru Guidebook...and it's free
Thank goodness "they don't build them like they used to"....listen and learn why
Back to the mailbag with darn good car questions and answers, PLUS the most influential vehicles of the last 70 years
My Ozempic weight loss experience...SO FAR, plus, how we determine what your car is worth
Year end deals will be here after year end PLUS, why are so many engines failing?...the answer is "swarf"
Christmas Eve special....Shopping MUST DO's for year-end car buyers including how to resist the pressure
More ignorant things people do when it comes to cars, and if you are offended, I really don't care
Here is an inside look at the Car Guru's personal car collection...(and the logic behind the madness)
Re-gifting is not evil...PLUS, asking the right questions is critical when considering an extended warranty purchase
Debunking car owner myths is a constant in my life...here are some common misconceptions
What the Fed Rate cut and big China deals mean for your car life, PLUS what everyone stuck in a dead in job needs to know
Chapter 2: What would you do if these common situations happened to you and your automobile?
How I'm losing my hip surgery fat, why I'm eating a major customer repair and Christmas gift ideas from a car guy
Here are a few of my secrets: a verbal tour of the "inner sanctum" and an example of dealing with delusional young people
Today I'm busting the car repair myths that you learned from dear 'ol Dad, or Uncle Charlie, or whoever...
Holy Moly! Advancing technology is going to swallow us whole....maybe it's time to go another way
The need for "fluffing" applies to many things in life, plus, my search for the mystery switch in my new Armada
When buying a new vehicle, negotiate with your wife or husband first....here's how that works