My Car Guru Podcast

Send us Fan Mail 99.9% of the classic cars that I have bought (and that is well into the hundreds at this point) were from owners who never got a around to finishing them.  The reasons: lack of time, lack of money and lack of total commitment to the project. It's so exciting..... at the beginning, and then reality sets in. Listen to a few great examples and solid advice from someone who has &...

Send us Fan Mail When you get a new car, you should want to protect it, and most people do just that until the NEW wears off.  However, there are some solutions.....there are a few things you can do to help preserve the resale value of your car even if you become negligent in your responsibilities of ownership. Listen to this episode to educate yourself and your loved ones on the subject of "...

Send us Fan Mail There's just something wonderful and mysterious about "found money"....it's money that you once had but lost or forgot about, or money that you never had, but luckily found.... and then there's money that you asked for (like a discount) and only got BECAUSE you asked for it. This episode is all about "found money" and how to get more of it by sim...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone screws up...we forget to do "this or that".  But somethings "this or that" can cost thousands and a lot of heart ache. When it happens to your car, it can make you CarLife a whole lot more difficult. Here is how you handle it when things go wrong. Email Lennie at lennielawson2020@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail I just have a lot on my mind, and in this episode, it just comes out of me. Email Lennie at lennielawson2020@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail I almost bought a 4 foot tall pink flamingo the other day. It was made of metal and could be used as a great prank for my friend's and neighbor's front yards. I didn't, however, because I just knew someone would steal it. Someone wants to steal something from you that is a lot more valuable that a 4 foot tall pink flamingo, and it is....your Social Security number a...

Send us Fan Mail I have never been a fan of automated driving. I did not trust the technology or the software engineer who programmed it.....I do now.  I drove over 300 miles this past weekend, and other than a few minor adjustments, I never touched the steering wheel. That was a revelation for me......and quite fun! Come ride along and I'll tell you about my experience and what you can expec...

Send us Fan Mail When we go into a business, like a restaurant or a car dealership, we have expectations.....they are either exceeded, met or we end up disappointed.  Many businesses are clueless as to why customers defect....it's because they fail at certain points on the transaction....I call them "Moments OF Truth".  Listen and learn how to be a "helpful" customer and a...

Send us Fan Mail Peace Of Mind: it's a wonderful thing to have, but sometimes, you simply have to pay for it.  Certified used cars and trucks provide used car buyers with peace of mind, but you have to make sure exactly WHO is certifying it, what benefits come with certification and how much extra is it going to cost. Listen and learn why buying a Certified Used Car may be your best decision....

Send us Fan Mail It happens....you wreck your car, and even though it seems like a minor repair, your insurance company wants to total your car rather than pay to have it fixed.   Unfortunately for you, you owe more on your car than the insurance company is willing to pay. This scenario is very common today because cars have become so expensive to repair.  One thing every car owner needs to do is...

Send us Fan Mail I'm a car guy. I live and breathe CARS. Especially old ones. I love the history of the automobile because it is so intertwined with the history and growth of our great country.  So what are the the greatest and most influential cars of the last 100 years? Listen and find out. Email Lennie at lennielawson2020@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail It's a scary moment....the moment your teen driver takes off on their first solo drive. I remember that feeling and I also remember everything that led up to that moment. Too many parents give their kids what they want...and when the teenager is getting their first car, getting what they want may be the biggest mistake you ever make.  Email Lennie at lennielawson2020@gmail.co...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I reveal an amazing discovery of mine and an amazing cure for your troublesome credit issues (assuming you have some) Email Lennie at lennielawson2020@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail We all ignore signs...stop signs, yield signs, billboard signs...there are simply too many signs to keep up with. However, there are signs, signals and warnings you must heed when your car is "talking" to you. In this "Back to the Basics" episode, the GURU covers the key things you can do to stay out of trouble with your budget and your car. Email Lennie at len...

Send us Fan Mail Most people just don't know who to trust when it comes to car repair. If they've had a good experience with a mechanic, then they typically stick with them. The problem is that many mechanics move around a lot...from business to business. They are chasing a larger paycheck like most folks these days. So how do you know where you should go to get your car repaired? Listen...

Send us Fan Mail There are a lot of misconceptions about how rebates and incentives on new vehicles work. When the rebates come out, or simply increase, folks who bought just before the increase will often go ballistic and spew all kinds of hate toward the salesman or dealer. Don't blame the dealer...and this episode will tell you why and other ways to protect your pocketbook when buying a ne...

Send us Fan Mail When we get taken advantage of by a business, or when things just don't go right, we want them to fix it. Sometimes they can't give us exactly what we expect, but they have to do something if they expect us to ever come back. Some business owners just don't get that concept. "Don't tell me what you can't do...tell me what you will do"--that has a...

Send us Fan Mail I must admit ( and I'm not bragging) that I can be a popular guy in the grocery store. There's a simple reason for this popularity.... a lot of people in my small town know that I am a car dealer and if you want to know how the economy is....ask a car dealer. I also get asked a lot of the same questions over and over again...especially when it comes to how to take care o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, learn about some of the most famous car brands that are no more...and why.  I love cars, but I didn't love the Vega or the Pinto, and especially not the Gremlin or the Pacer. Most of us can look back and name cars we didn't like (or were ashamed to be seen in)...like a Pontiac Aztec. Oh well, live moves on.  While these brands are no longer with us, they...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes, even a car Guru, who also happens to be a real, live new car dealer, has to take a break.....this was a big a__ break. I took my bride of 45 years to Hawaii for a 7-day cruise around the islands, and other than the 9 hour flight from Atlanta to Honolulu, it was fantastic.  In this epic episode, the Car Guru takes takes you on a virtual vacation to Hawaii.  Listen and es...

Send us Fan Mail We always want to be nice...but sometimes its hard. Why don't folks take care of their stuff? Is it just the "throw-away, disposable mentality" that exists in society today?  Maybe so....but your car is an ASSET, not a blender or a rechargeable power tool....so don't treat it like one.  ASSETS are things that, if taken care off, can actually retain value, and i...

Send us Fan Mail It's been a tough few weeks here in GURU land. The cold weather wreaked havoc on my businesses sprinkler systems and forced me into a reconstructive mode. No, I'm not transitioning....I'm just repositioning some water lines and some of my priorities when it comes to restoring and selling cars and there's some good lessons in here for you as well. Email Lennie a...

Send us Fan Mail I developed the great habit of setting New Years resolutions many years ago...a lot of people set them, but few achieve them. I am one of the latter. BUT, at least those of us who fail do take the time to step back, take a hard good look at our lives and identify the things that we need to change.....that alone is a good thing.  Email Lennie at lennielawson2020@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail A "problem car" can be a nightmare for the car owner. Life becomes less predictable when your transportation is unreliable. It screws up your CAR LIFE. A car is considered a LEMON in Federal and State law ONLY under certain circumstances.  As a consumer, knowing what to do and how to do it is the key to solving the problem and getting your CAR LIFE back.  Listen and lear...

Send us Fan Mail Nobody likes to be shamed by an auto mechanic, or a smart a__ salesman. Listen to this episode, and in under 23 minutes, you will learn everything you need to know about how your engine works. Email Lennie at lennielawson2020@gmail.com