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...

When it comes to cars, there are three, distinct classes of car owners....find out which class you exist in
#15
Last Wednesday at 10:00 PM

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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
Last Tuesday at 9:00 PM

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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
Last Monday at 10:00 PM

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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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How I'm losing my hip surgery fat, why I'm eating a major customer repair and Christmas gift ideas from a car guy
#150
12/08/2025

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Here are a few of my secrets: a verbal tour of the "inner sanctum" and an example of dealing with delusional young people
#149
12/04/2025

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Today I'm busting the car repair myths that you learned from dear 'ol Dad, or Uncle Charlie, or whoever...
#148
12/04/2025

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Holy Moly! Advancing technology is going to swallow us whole....maybe it's time to go another way
#147
12/03/2025

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The need for "fluffing" applies to many things in life, plus, my search for the mystery switch in my new Armada
#146
12/02/2025

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When buying a new vehicle, negotiate with your wife or husband first....here's how that works
#145
12/01/2025

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The Thanksgiving Special....it's extra special because my two Car-Daughters are in the studio!
#144
11/26/2025

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Some thoughts for the holiday, PLUS, you buy a used car and the engine blows up....what happens next depends on who sold it to you
#143
11/25/2025

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Everything you need to know about buying vs leasing, and how to negotiate the best deal on both
#142
11/21/2025

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Here are the most common Car Guru questions answered at speeds of up to 100 words per minute
#141
11/19/2025

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Miscellaneous ramblings: A crazy, fun, sad and enlightening day of a newly minted 69 year old car guru
#140
11/18/2025

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Why "appreciation marketing" is not just a business strategy, but can actually make your life more enjoyable
#139
11/17/2025

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After two tours of the Sistine Chapel, what I learned about the value of the personal touch
#138
11/13/2025

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I'm role playing the perfect car buying and car servicing experience for you...this is how it's done
#137
11/12/2025

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I truly feel sorry for you if you bought an EV....and this is why you will not want to repeat their mistake
#136
11/11/2025

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Car buyer alert: Knowing when to restrain yourself and NOT BUY A NEW CAR
#135
11/10/2025

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