My Car Guru's Podcast

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By: My Car Guru...Lennie Lawson

Lennie Lawson is a 46-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 does your dermatologist have in common with a car detailer?....they both have to deal with your indifference
#97
Yesterday at 6:00 PM

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What I would tell your teenage child, grandchild or other young person that you want to have a good life
#96
Last Monday at 6:00 PM

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My unbiased pics of the vehicles I would buy if I were not a Ford and Nissan dealer
#95
08/13/2025

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Our senior citizens must be protected from scammers and you must be protected from wasting money on simple car stuff
#94
08/11/2025

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Confusing trade-in talk is a crooked trick some bad-apple dealers use....Listen and be prepared for the crap they throw your way
#93
08/07/2025

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Chapter 1 of the "My Car Guru Guidebook": How to buy a new car by hitting the 4-targets and save thousands
#92
08/06/2025

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You can buy a new car on Amazon, but should you?....There may be a Scout in your future...and why you should name your kid "Bob"
#91
08/05/2025

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"I think I own a LEMON!!!"....How to handle that problem car and file a lemon-law case
#90
08/04/2025

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The LEASE you know....the BETTER......Why leasing is always worth considering when you know what I know
#89
07/29/2025

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My 47th wedding anniversary special.....how to sell your car and keep your wife
#88
07/28/2025

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The most vulnerable groups that are likely get ripped off by a crooked car salesperson or dealer...are you in one of them?
#87
07/25/2025

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Busting automotive repair myths like a Car Guru should
#86
07/24/2025

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EMP strike prep, car loan interest tax deductions and the dangers of cosigning a loan for a car
#85
07/23/2025

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Firm, Fair & Friendly.....how to use this valuable concept when you are getting less than you deserve
#84
07/21/2025

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My smooth, "sleep inducing" voice is back in action with HOT car industry news, how to change dealers and how AI is changing service experiences
#83
07/21/2025

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Is buying a modern hybrid vehicle worth the extra cost?....here is how to find out
#82
07/10/2025

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How to spot a lying salesperson and a crooked car dealership
#81
07/09/2025

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The design story...how and why car designs evolved since 1950 and every decade thereafter
#80
07/09/2025

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Still in the mailbag with listener questions and answers covering everything from tire life warnings to buying a car online
#79
07/07/2025

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Back to the mailbag with listener questions about all sorts of automotive questions...and I have all the answers!
#78
07/07/2025

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How the "obvious choice" can, more often than not, be the absolute worst choice
#77
07/02/2025

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Fresh Car-news including an update on tariff price increases PLUS, how the latest car tech can be more pain than gain
#76
06/30/2025

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A clear case for the self-driving car, a special reunion and a car buying "life boat" for every car owner
#75
06/19/2025

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Never buy a Maserati!....plus, my experience trying to deal with an indifferent car dealer
#74
06/17/2025

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Why you should always pay close attention when someone slides a document in front of you and says "sign here"
#73
06/16/2025

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What women want....and why men need to listen, comprehend and respond accordingly especially when it comes to major purchases
#72
06/10/2025

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What I learned from our neighbor who was a racist PLUS If a used car is a "one-owner", does it really matter?
#71
06/09/2025

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The "Dark Auto Factory" is coming, and there will be no humans to be found, PLUS, being nice has its benefits
#70
06/06/2025

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A great story, and dang good reason, to keep the inside of your car clean PLUS car care tips you MUST take seriously
#69
06/04/2025

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The worst negotiation mistakes most car buyers make and how to avoid them
#68
06/03/2025

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Why the following statements are all wrong: "I think____", "I'm pretty sure____", "I believe____", "If I were to guess,____", and "I'll Try"
#67
06/02/2025

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My 16 year old grandson just had his first accident and this is how a car guru handles such an incident
#66
05/29/2025

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Everyone is a salesperson and getting a grip on that fact is essential to getting your way in life
#65
05/27/2025

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Failure only defines you and your path in life if you allow it....how we maneuvered to avoid failure and how you can too.
#64
05/20/2025

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Why are there so many BAD CARS out there and how to avoid buying one
#63
05/19/2025

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How to get the automotive manufacturer to help you with major repairs AFTER your warranty has expired
#62
05/16/2025

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What do Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone and Thomas Edison have in common with me and my hometown, Greeneville, Tennessee?
#61
05/15/2025

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What is a sports car? PLUS, What is a "first pencil" and why does it determine how much you pay for a new car
#60
05/14/2025

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"I was deceived....they lied about the used car that I bought!"
#59
05/13/2025

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Three things you must do BEFORE you walk into any new car dealership to buy a new vehicle
#58
05/12/2025

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