If you desperately need a lift into town, what's the most outlandish thing you would do to make it happen? If a customer wants to test drive a car without the salesman, perhaps that should raise a red flag. How much sweat equity are people willing to put into their shopping for a new car? What are the craziest things people do while driving? Some countries have outlandish traffic laws... in some places, a filthy car costs you a pretty penny. Powered by AutoTrader.
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16.10.20 Pt 2 - Is moving furniture around your house the height of OCD? As we all know, only the devil's children play Dungeons & Dragons. Dating a gamer means you'll always be second best. If your ex sees you while they're with their ex, do you cry in your car... or just drink your sorrows away in a dark room?
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Car modification is all good and well, but do some go too far? In the '90s, you could add a safety element to your car which would keep even the bravest of criminals away. You will not believe the size of the largest speeding fine of all time... a regrettable 300km/h rush of blood to the head. Do people still drive manual cars? The car you drive creates an impression, but what kind of impression exactly? Powered by AutoTrader.
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This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s number 1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi explain in-depth what hybrid vehicles are, and why this propulsion technology never really gained popularity in South Africa. Chad Lückhoff joins the conversation to review another kind of fuel-saving vehicle – the Ford EcoSport, and he details why it is often one of the top 10 most searched for cars on AutoTrader. Lastly, the team answers your car-buying questions... such as whether apparently identical fuels on offer from various suppliers are in fact of the same quality. Powered by AutoTrader.
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When purchasing a motor vehicle, what factors should you consider? Which cars are the most commonly hijacked and stolen in South Africa? If you want to lower your anxiety about your car being stolen, perhaps George Mienie has the car for you. When brands name their cars, should they consider international audiences... because MR2 in English is unsavoury in French! Powered by AutoTrader.
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02.10.20 Pt 2 - Donald Trump has tested positive for Covid-19, which inevitably means he will beat it because he's really really strong! If you were famous, would you think everyone should be nice to you all the time? What's in a name... do you look like your name, could you be a Gerald? Do people still vote for presidents who kiss babies?
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In this week’s #AutoCentral, SA’s number 1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi give you the lowdown on how to buy a car during lockdown, elaborate on how the pandemic is affecting buyers’ purchasing decisions, tell you what ‘Covid-Cars’ are, and tell you what to consider when buying a used car. Sean Nurse joins the conversation to review the Porsche 911 Carrera T, and explains why the Carrera T is as Porsche as Porsche gets. Lastly, the team answers your car-buying questions... such as which cars offer the most bang for your buck, and why many modern cars don’t have temperature gauges! Powered by AutoTrader.
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This week on South Africa’s no.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi attempt to confirm or debunk whether the price of cars has increased. Chad Lückhoff also joins the conversation to talk about South Africa’s 'cheapest' all-electric car – the Mini SE. Lastly, the team answers some of your questions in the ‘Ask AutoTrader’ segment, such as the difference between balloon and residual payments, and the issues that could impact your insurance claim settlements. Powered by AutoTrader.
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This week’s no.1 South African motoring podcast, AutoCentral with George Mienie and Wandile Sishi, is dedicated to all the V8-engine lovers out there. The team look into whether or not this beloved engine configuration could be making its last revs. AutoTrader motoring journalist Martin Pretorius also joins the conversation to tell us what it‘s like to live with the Ford Mustang Bullitt. Lastly, the team answers some of your questions in the ‘Ask AutoTrader’ segment, such as how to save on fuel costs and much more. Powered by AutoTrader.
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It’s not me… it’s you!
23.10.20 Pt 2 - If your friend is an embarrassment (and quite frankly a dickhead), how do you end that friendship? If you want to travel, which are the friendliest cities on Earth? If you fart at breakfast and everyone hears it, should you leave immediately? Laurel McCulloch of Pumpkin Patch fame joins us to discuss her life in lockdown in Australia.
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