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Lennie Lawson is a 44 year veteran of the auto industry and a real, live new car dealer...with a twist.....He tells it like it is. Whether you are buying, trading, servicing, getting repairs, curious about industry trends or just want an insider look and information to keep from making an expensive mistake, LENNIE LAWSON is the CAR Guru and the man you need to listen to and learn from.You will never hear this kind of information from the average new car dealer, salesperson or repair shop....they don't want you to know this stuff....but Lennie does. Give the Car Guru a shot, and be sure and tell your friends (but only if you like them!)

My Car Guru...Lennie Lawson

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The used car you should never buy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 22:57

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The reasons why you should always buy some kind (the right kind) of extended warranty on a modern car purchase

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 22:20

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What is that spot on the driveway? It could be why you must skip the family vacation this year

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 23:30

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How to tell the true story about google ratings for car dealers and how to spot the "bandits"

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 22:42

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The best substitute for a Car Guru in your life is the Car Guru Guidebook...and it's free

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 23:13

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Thank goodness "they don't build them like they used to"....listen and learn why

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 22:36

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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

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 22:42

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My Ozempic weight loss experience...SO FAR, plus, how we determine what your car is worth

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 23:24

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Year end deals will be here after year end PLUS, why are so many engines failing?...the answer is "swarf"

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 23:31

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Christmas Eve special....Shopping MUST DO's for year-end car buyers including how to resist the pressure

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 22:14

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More ignorant things people do when it comes to cars, and if you are offended, I really don't care

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 23:25

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Here is an inside look at the Car Guru's personal car collection...(and the logic behind the madness)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 23:54

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Re-gifting is not evil...PLUS, asking the right questions is critical when considering an extended warranty purchase

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 23:18

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Debunking car owner myths is a constant in my life...here are some common misconceptions

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 21:26

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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

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 21:44

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Chapter 2: What would you do if these common situations happened to you and your automobile?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 23:13

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What would you do if this happened to you and your automobile?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 23:02

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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

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 22:24

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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

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 23:16

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Today I'm busting the car repair myths that you learned from dear 'ol Dad, or Uncle Charlie, or whoever...

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 24:10

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Holy Moly! Advancing technology is going to swallow us whole....maybe it's time to go another way

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 23:02

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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

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 23:39

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When buying a new vehicle, negotiate with your wife or husband first....here's how that works

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 23:22

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The Thanksgiving Special....it's extra special because my two Car-Daughters are in the studio!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 23:22

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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

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 23:06

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Everything you need to know about buying vs leasing, and how to negotiate the best deal on both

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 22:38

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Here are the most common Car Guru questions answered at speeds of up to 100 words per minute

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 22:01

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Miscellaneous ramblings: A crazy, fun, sad and enlightening day of a newly minted 69 year old car guru

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 22:53

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Why "appreciation marketing" is not just a business strategy, but can actually make your life more enjoyable

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 22:24

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After two tours of the Sistine Chapel, what I learned about the value of the personal touch

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 22:36

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I'm role playing the perfect car buying and car servicing experience for you...this is how it's done

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 22:47

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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

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 22:42

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Car buyer alert: Knowing when to restrain yourself and NOT BUY A NEW CAR

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 23:39

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Attack of the Toyota lovers...a story about a simple Facebook post that goes a little awry

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 22:33

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Miscellaneous ramblings and trivia from a certified car nut: Version #4

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 23:33

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Are you fastidious when it comes to life? If you are married, I hope you or your wife are...because your car will last longer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 22:30

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A chronological story of how a young man from East Tennessee became a Car Guru

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 23:48

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T-Tops, the indestructible Chevy Vega and dash warning lights you never want to ignore

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 22:21

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The global phenomenon known as The My Car Guru Podcast and the "cliff notes version" of the top 5 episodes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 21:43

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This is what happens when you do the car buying transaction right....you do it my way

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 23:40

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"Resistance is Futile!"....where high-tech is taking you whether you want go or not

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 21:31

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high tech resistance is futile

Don't you dare buy any USED CAR until you do and/or know these few critical things..."buying a used car from the inside out"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 23:27

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Learning financial responsibility is not just an exercise for young people....learn crucial steps for any generation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 22:41

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How to be saved by the light...(the ones on your instrument panel)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 22:39

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How to put the brakes on any irrational fears when it comes to car trouble....it's about responding vs reacting

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 21:37

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People are different....that's something I learned at a young age and it still gets me in trouble today

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 21:28

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Pay attention to the "rabbits" in your life

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 22:44

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pay attention rabbits

Auto Racing 101: all the novice needs to know about auto racing so you can impress the car nerds in your life

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 24:07

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Why the monthly payment on your potential new car is the LEAST important number to know

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 23:45

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How Artificial Intelligence (AI) is going to impact your car buying and ownership experience...if you embrace it.

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 22:08

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It happens to the best of us...we have a car accident...NOW WHAT?....Here are several key tips

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 21:29

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car accidents key tips

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