06.10.21 Pt 2 - Owning a bakkie or a ‘wedding car’ can be one of the worst things ever, as everyone wants to use your ride. Sne Gasa moved to the USA 9 years ago from Durban, to be a nanny in her gap year - intending to come back to SA… she joins the team to talk about her experiences there.
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Live from his studio, George Mienie chats to the team about the latest news in the motoring industry. The China military bans Tesla EVs over security fears. To avoid being arrested over the Easter holiday, George suggests that you pay your fines early. And a young Joburg entrepreneur aims to build SA's first electric bakkie. Powered by AutoTrader.
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This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi discuss the local growth of double-cabs in South Africa, and predict which body-type will steal the sales in 2021. Lawrence Minnie enters the conversation to compare three new special edition double-cabs - Toyota Hilux Legend, Volkswagen Amarok Dark Label and Ford Ranger Thunder. Lastly, the team answers your motoring questions... including buying a car in another province, and whether it’s a good idea to buy a high mileage used double-cab bakkie. Powered by AutoTrader.
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This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No. 1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi unpack why the bakkie is so popular in South Africa, including a quick history lesson on this unique body-type. Martin Pretorius joins the conversation to highlight the latest round of upgrades to Toyota’s best-selling car in SA - the Toyota Hilux. Finally, the team answers some of your bakkie-related questions, including the best options for buyers on a budget. Powered by AutoTrader.
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The X Class has been discontinued, but does this mean the price will come down? If you want the best of both worlds - bakkie power and Mercedes luxury - this is the car for you. The market for the X Class cares mostly about status, but what we know for sure is that this car is not just a show pony. Does driving a new car weekly lose its appeal? For the best deals on the latest Mercedes-Benz, check out dewits.co.za.
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