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 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
587 episodes
Life lessons...to preserve your marriage (or relationship) and to get young folks off to a good start financially
The best explanation ever on how car leasing a car works (and why everyone should consider it)
Picking the right EV, Hybrid or ICE vehicle for you and the buying steps to NEVER avoid
If you think your insurance costs too much, listen to this and learn how to breathe easier
What can you learn from my recent Las Vegas trip, PLUS...dealer ratings do matter, and you play a role
The evolution of automotive electronics that you need to be aware of
10 things your mechanic or service advisors wish you knew (and trusted)
What is "limp-mode" and should you keep driving if it happens to you?
Owe more on your car than it's worth?....Have a massive repair bill you really can't afford? This advice is for you
Things you and your young drivers need to know to stay out of jail and out of trouble
Answering common car questions at blazing speed (so I can cover as many as possible in a short period of time)
500,000 people have not replaced their deadly Takata airbags...this is your final warning, PLUS we dip into the guru mailbag
What are the obligations of a car buyer when it comes to honesty and integrity, PLUS how great service changes perspective
This guy is a real, live new car dealer....the actual car-guy you need in your car-life
How to avoid owing more on your financed vehicle than it is worth....the "negative equity nightmare"
The day my son died in a car accident and why you need the "Gateway Teen Driver Experience Guidebook" for your child
How good relationships with a business can be a beautiful thing, PLUS what is happening with car affordability
Can a car dealer really relate to a car owner....this GURU can...and how much is too much for an extended warranty?
Why buying a car from a new car dealer is so much harder than buying any other product known to man
The secret to no longer living paycheck to paycheck and to avoid paying too much for a used car