True Confessions of a Car Guy
Buckle up. This is the car business like you've never heard it before.
Hosted by John Gavin and co-hosted by Richard Luciano — two veterans with a combined 80+ years in the industry — True Confessions of a Car Guy pulls back the curtain on the wild, unfiltered world of automotive sales. The highs, the lows, the stories they don't put in the brochure.
John brings 40+ years of old-school wisdom. Richard brings 42 years of experience, East Coast roots, and a family background you don't ask too many questions about.
Alongside producer Bagi, they deliver the perfect mix of real stories, real laughs, and real guests who've lived it — whether you're a seasoned pro or just love everything cars, this show is for you.
True Confessions of a Car Guy
Latest Episodes
EP027: - How AI Is Transforming Fixed Operations -- John Gavin, Shane Beaman & Matt Stanford
🎙️ True Confessions of a Car Guy#service #dealership #ai #podcast #fixedops #fyp Can AI help technicians diagnose vehicles faster without replacing the people who keep our industry moving?On this episode of True Confess...
EP026: - From Cars to Calm -- John Gavin & Tangi Griggs
What happens after you leave the car business?In this episode of True Confessions of a Car Guy, John Gavin sits down with Tangi Griggs to discuss her journey through the automotive industry, the lessons she learned on the showro...
EP025: - Born Free. Born Car Guy. Roundtable | 1 Year Strong
Born Free. Born Car Guy. Roundtable | 1 Year StrongWelcome to our special Independence Day Roundtable as we celebrate 1 Year Strong with True Confessions of a Car Guy.Join us for an honest conversation about the automotive indus...
EP024: - Old School, New Retired -- John Gavin & Mike Ladowitz
After decades on the floor and in the GM's chair, Mike "Lado" Ladowitz just walked away from the car business — and he's not holding back. The recently retired General Manager joins True Confessions of a Car Guy to talk war stories from a caree...
EP023: - Pearl of Wisdom: From the Floor to the Front Office -- John Gavin & Drew Pearlman
In this episode we are joined by John Gavin & Drew Pearlman Sponsored By: Pearl Auto Advocateshttps://pearlautoadvocates.com/Drew Pearlman started in the car business at 14 years old. He worked every seat — sales ...