My Car Guru's Podcast
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 just want a dose of good old-fashioned common sense, this is the podcast that cuts through the noise. No gimmicks—just real talk from someone who’s been in the trenches for over four decades.
Episodes
You cannot trust any dealer price on their website...even mine...here is why and what to do about it
The downsides of buying and owning an EV...a fully electric vehicle OR even a hybrid
Why the CEO of a company matters and how a major auto giant evolved since 1956
It's on you. If you don't do it, you'll have no one else to blame...and don't say I didn't warn you!
Why do you do business with who you do business with?....There are only 5 possible reasons
"Out of sight and out of mind maintenance" issues that can lead to catastrophic budget busters
Some people just need to know how stuff works...some don't care as long as it works...Why a little knowledge can save you a bundle
This is why you need the "My Car Guru Guidebook", how to get it and why I offer it for FREE
Why men are THE problem, plus, how I talk lots of car buyers "off the edge"
Here is the the financial responsibility and consumer credit episode that every young person needs to hear...please share it!
How to recognize some truths, half-truths and outright lies when dealing with car dealers
What does your dermatologist have in common with a car detailer?....they both have to deal with your indifference
What I would tell your teenage child, grandchild or other young person that you want to have a good life
My unbiased pics of the vehicles I would buy if I were not a Ford and Nissan dealer
Our senior citizens must be protected from scammers and you must be protected from wasting money on simple car stuff
Confusing trade-in talk is a crooked trick some bad-apple dealers use....Listen and be prepared for the crap they throw your way
Chapter 1 of the "My Car Guru Guidebook": How to buy a new car by hitting the 4-targets and save thousands
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"
"I think I own a LEMON!!!"....How to handle that problem car and file a lemon-law case
The LEASE you know....the BETTER......Why leasing is always worth considering when you know what I know
My 47th wedding anniversary special.....how to sell your car and keep your wife