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My Car Guru Podcast
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…
Episodes
- My Car Guru Podcast
The highest paying jobs are often those that involve selling....and these are the attributes that determine real success
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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.
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The worst things car owners can do to their vehicles
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Basic financial responsibility tips for novice car drivers and owners
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I have found Noah's Ark, and you will never believe where it is
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How to get teen drivers (or any young driver) to listen and own their car-responsibilities
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You may love summer, but your car hates it and is perfectly willing to let you know it
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The truth about hybrids
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The difference between efficiency and effectiveness, and how the speed of your decisions affects your financial health
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The most common car dealer scams and how to recognize them when they are happening
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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
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For the novice....a simple explanation of what makes your car go?
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How to identify the Good, the Bad and the Ugly car dealers before they rip you off
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The Feds are after dealers who break advertising laws and here is what it means for you
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The value of being nice is far greater than the cost of being an A__.
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How to use a dealers website to your advantage and avoid getting ripped off with fraudulent discounts
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I talked myself out of buying a new Ford Bronco....but not because I didn't want it
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How uninformed car buyers get ripped off by crooked car dealers when buying a new or used car
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Miscellaneous ramblings of a certified car nut and some reflections on building my car collection
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If you had listened to this 20 years ago, you might not be so broke
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Why your engine uses, burns or leaks oil AND what to do about it
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How to (and not to) shop for and buy vehicles online
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My letter to your teen driver PLUS, primary causes of accidents and how to handle road-rage nut-jobs
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A new way to get your teen driver on the safe, smart and confident track (and it even works for old folks)
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How to safely jump-start your dead car battery PLUS, is it the alternator or battery's fault?
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Miscellaneous ramblings and observations about the failure of many parents...and the car
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Preventing the elderly with signs of dementia from buying new cars....it's on you!
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What your teenage driver needs to learn and where they can learn it (if not from me then from YOU!)
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Class is in session for your upcoming or new driver...the burden is on you as to what happens next
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The three most aggressive and reckless driver-types identified, Plus, how to avoid road rage
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How to recognize the "professional salesperson" and why you need to seek them out
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A great example of when God "winked" at me, which lead to a beautiful automotive reunion
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How to kill, rescue or secure your credit history and financial future
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My drug-induced weight loss update, PLUS the importance on learning when to "punt"
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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
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For the small business person: How to make your marketing line up with who you really are
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Car dealer advertising meant to deceive and how to see through it
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How your car can maim or kill you (while sitting in your driveway)
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Why your EV future may not be all bad, PLUS, my troublesome "old car" day (and I love them anyhow)
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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
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Predicting the next 10-20 years for EVs, Hybrids and Gas engines using the last 30 years as a guide
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The automotive maintenance services you should never buy
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The NEW car, truck or suv that you should NEVER buy
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When it comes to cars, there are three, distinct classes of car owners....find out which class you exist in
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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
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Ignorance of the operation of key safety features on your vehicle could be a big problem when you need them
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Winter driving tips for the fearful (which is understandable) and fearless (who shouldn't be)
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The high cost of new vehicles explained, PLUS why this show may be a great cure for insomnia
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Scare tactics that arrive in the mail PLUS, what were the top sellers in 2025...you need to know
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Serious repair decisions deserve serious thought and a clear understanding of your options
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The used car you should never buy
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The reasons why you should always buy some kind (the right kind) of extended warranty on a modern car purchase
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What is that spot on the driveway? It could be why you must skip the family vacation this year
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How to tell the true story about google ratings for car dealers and how to spot the "bandits"
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The best substitute for a Car Guru in your life is the Car Guru Guidebook...and it's free
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Thank goodness "they don't build them like they used to"....listen and learn why
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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
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My Ozempic weight loss experience...SO FAR, plus, how we determine what your car is worth
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Year end deals will be here after year end PLUS, why are so many engines failing?...the answer is "swarf"
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Christmas Eve special....Shopping MUST DO's for year-end car buyers including how to resist the pressure
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