My Car Guru Podcast

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By: My Car Guru...Lennie Lawson

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...

What your teenage driver needs to learn and where they can learn it (if not from me then from YOU!)
#31
Yesterday at 7:00 PM

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Class is in session for your upcoming or new driver...the burden is on you as to what happens next
#30
Last Wednesday at 6:00 PM

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The three most aggressive and reckless driver-types identified, Plus, how to avoid road rage
#29
Last Tuesday at 4:00 PM

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How to recognize the "professional salesperson" and why you need to seek them out
#28
03/04/2026

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A great example of when God "winked" at me, which lead to a beautiful automotive reunion
#27
03/03/2026

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How to kill, rescue or secure your credit history and financial future
#26
03/02/2026

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My drug-induced weight loss update, PLUS the importance on learning when to "punt"
#25
02/26/2026

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Let's play a game of "Car-life True or False" and learn where my disdain for EVs may come from
#24
02/25/2026

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For the small business person: How to make your marketing line up with who you really are
#23
02/24/2026

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Car dealer advertising meant to deceive and how to see through it
#22
02/24/2026

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How your car can maim or kill you (while sitting in your driveway)
#21
02/19/2026

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Why your EV future may not be all bad, PLUS, my troublesome "old car" day (and I love them anyhow)
#20
02/18/2026

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He thought he found a great online deal until he bought a ticket, flew to Florida and arrived at the dealership
#19
02/16/2026

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Predicting the next 10-20 years for EVs, Hybrids and Gas engines using the last 30 years as a guide
#18
02/12/2026

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The automotive maintenance services you should never buy
#17
02/10/2026

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The NEW car, truck or suv that you should NEVER buy
#16
02/09/2026

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When it comes to cars, there are three, distinct classes of car owners....find out which class you exist in
#15
02/04/2026

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Classic over-reactions to bad weather, PLUS....if the color isn't right, you might end up sleeping on the couch
#14
02/03/2026

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Ignorance of the operation of key safety features on your vehicle could be a big problem when you need them
#13
02/02/2026

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Winter driving tips for the fearful (which is understandable) and fearless (who shouldn't be)
#12
01/29/2026

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The high cost of new vehicles explained, PLUS why this show may be a great cure for insomnia
#11
01/28/2026

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Scare tactics that arrive in the mail PLUS, what were the top sellers in 2025...you need to know
#10
01/27/2026

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Serious repair decisions deserve serious thought and a clear understanding of your options
#9
01/26/2026

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The used car you should never buy
#8
01/16/2026

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The reasons why you should always buy some kind (the right kind) of extended warranty on a modern car purchase
#7
01/16/2026

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What is that spot on the driveway? It could be why you must skip the family vacation this year
#6
01/15/2026

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How to tell the true story about google ratings for car dealers and how to spot the "bandits"
#5
01/13/2026

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The best substitute for a Car Guru in your life is the Car Guru Guidebook...and it's free
#4
01/12/2026

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Thank goodness "they don't build them like they used to"....listen and learn why
#3
01/08/2026

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Back to the mailbag with darn good car questions and answers, PLUS the most influential vehicles of the last 70 years
#2
01/06/2026

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My Ozempic weight loss experience...SO FAR, plus, how we determine what your car is worth
#1
01/02/2026

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Year end deals will be here after year end PLUS, why are so many engines failing?...the answer is "swarf"
#159
12/29/2025

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Christmas Eve special....Shopping MUST DO's for year-end car buyers including how to resist the pressure
#158
12/23/2025

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More ignorant things people do when it comes to cars, and if you are offended, I really don't care
#157
12/18/2025

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Here is an inside look at the Car Guru's personal car collection...(and the logic behind the madness)
#156
12/17/2025

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Re-gifting is not evil...PLUS, asking the right questions is critical when considering an extended warranty purchase
#155
12/16/2025

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Debunking car owner myths is a constant in my life...here are some common misconceptions
#154
12/15/2025

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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
#153
12/11/2025

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Chapter 2: What would you do if these common situations happened to you and your automobile?
#152
12/10/2025

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What would you do if this happened to you and your automobile?
#151
12/09/2025

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