My Car Guru Podcast

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By: My Car Guru...Lennie Lawson

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...

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Answering common car questions at blazing speed (so I can cover as many as possible in a short period of time)
#75
Yesterday at 8:00 PM

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500,000 people have not replaced their deadly Takata airbags...this is your final warning, PLUS we dip into the guru mailbag
#74
Last Tuesday at 6:00 PM

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What are the obligations of a car buyer when it comes to honesty and integrity, PLUS how great service changes perspective
#73
Last Tuesday at 4:00 PM

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This guy is a real, live new car dealer....the actual car-guy you need in your car-life
#72
07/09/2026

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How to avoid owing more on your financed vehicle than it is worth....the "negative equity nightmare"
#71
07/08/2026

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The day my son died in a car accident and why you need the "Gateway Teen Driver Experience Guidebook" for your child
#70
07/07/2026

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How good relationships with a business can be a beautiful thing, PLUS what is happening with car affordability
#69
07/02/2026

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Can a car dealer really relate to a car owner....this GURU can...and how much is too much for an extended warranty?
#68
07/01/2026

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Why buying a car from a new car dealer is so much harder than buying any other product known to man
#67
06/30/2026

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Free Insurance against a horrible car deal
#66
06/29/2026

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The secret to no longer living paycheck to paycheck and to avoid paying too much for a used car
#65
06/16/2026

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From the Cheesecake Factory to your local new car dealer....what makes you loyal to, or leave a business?
#64
06/15/2026

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How to get sued, even when you are only guilty of ignorance and how to handle a complaint with a car dealer
#63
06/11/2026

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How to have your own podcast and become famous, PLUS, how fluids control the destiny of your vehicle
#62
06/10/2026

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My experience with a recent scamming attempt and how you can protect your information when financing a car purchase
#61
06/08/2026

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Learn why your car life is so expensive and what you can do to save thousands
#60
06/03/2026

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The most common problems with modern cars and trucks
#59
06/02/2026

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Why a good google rating doesn't mean much, PLUS.....Chick cars vs. Boy cars...how to tell the difference
#58
06/01/2026

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The highest paying jobs are often those that involve selling....and these are the attributes that determine real success
#57
05/29/2026

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From the CarGuru/Life coach: My secret to a fulfilling life (that really isn't a secret)....this is how I found it, and you can too.
#56
05/28/2026

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The worst things car owners can do to their vehicles
#55
05/22/2026

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Basic financial responsibility tips for novice car drivers and owners
#54
05/21/2026

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I have found Noah's Ark, and you will never believe where it is
#53
05/20/2026

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How to get teen drivers (or any young driver) to listen and own their car-responsibilities
#52
05/12/2026

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You may love summer, but your car hates it and is perfectly willing to let you know it
#51
05/11/2026

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The truth about hybrids
#50
05/07/2026

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The difference between efficiency and effectiveness, and how the speed of your decisions affects your financial health
#49
05/05/2026

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The most common car dealer scams and how to recognize them when they are happening
#48
05/04/2026

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When you hear a dealer is offering employee pricing, it may (or may not) be real...here's how to tell
#47
05/01/2026

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For the novice....a simple explanation of what makes your car go?
#46
04/28/2026

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How to identify the Good, the Bad and the Ugly car dealers before they rip you off
#45
04/27/2026

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The Feds are after dealers who break advertising laws and here is what it means for you
#44
04/21/2026

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The value of being nice is far greater than the cost of being an A__.
#43
04/16/2026

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How to use a dealers website to your advantage and avoid getting ripped off with fraudulent discounts
#42
04/14/2026

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I talked myself out of buying a new Ford Bronco....but not because I didn't want it
#41
04/13/2026

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How uninformed car buyers get ripped off by crooked car dealers when buying a new or used car
#41
04/06/2026

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Miscellaneous ramblings of a certified car nut and some reflections on building my car collection
#40
04/03/2026

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If you had listened to this 20 years ago, you might not be so broke
#39
04/01/2026

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Why your engine uses, burns or leaks oil AND what to do about it
#38
03/30/2026

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How to (and not to) shop for and buy vehicles online
#37
03/26/2026

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