On this week’s #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi look at car parts: why they cost as much as they do, and which cars have the least expensive maintenance and repair parts. Chad Lückhoff then joins the conversation to review the Volvo XC40 T4 – a new mid-level variant of this stylish premium compact SUV. Finally, the team answers your pressing motoring questions in our Ask AutoTrader segment. Powered by AutoTrader.
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This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi discuss the elements that could turn a modern car into a future classic, before Chad Lückhoff joins the team to review the latest special-edition Ford Mustang. Could the new Mustang Mach 1 be another classic in the making? Finally, the team answers your pressing motoring questions in our Ask AutoTrader segment. Powered by AutoTrader.
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This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi explore the design parameters of a true go-anywhere vehicle, and explain the differences between AWD and 4WD. Chad Lückhoff then joins the conversation to review the all-new Land Rover Defender 90, and highlight some of the features in this cutting-edge new off-roader. Finally, the team answers your pressing motoring questions. This week's topics include the wisdom (or not) of buying a very cheap 4x4, whether it’s possible to include on-the-road fees in a car’s finance agreement, and recommendations regarding the best 4x4 under R350 000. Powered by AutoTrader.
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This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi track the growth of the SUV market segment, and look at the wider impact of these vehicles on the environment. Chad Lückhoff joins the conversation to review the blistering new Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S Coupé... and finally, the team answers your pressing motoring questions in our Ask AutoTrader feature - find out what your rights are if a dealership has sold you a defective used car, and much more! Powered by AutoTrader.
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On this week’s #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi explore the reasons why 2021 may be the perfect year to buy a new car. Chad Lückhoff joins the conversation to review South Africa’s cheapest new 'car': the polarising Bajaj Qute. Finally, the team answers the questions you asked on Ask AutoTrader... including whether you can sell your car to AutoTrader and much more!
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On this week’s #AutoCentral, SA’s no.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi explore the reasons why we care so much about cars. Is it all about the freedom they offer, or is there something more? Chad Lückhoff then joins the team to review the all new Mercedes-Benz E200 Coupé. Lastly, the team answers your pressing motoring questions in our Ask AutoTrader segment. Powered by AutoTrader
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On this week’s #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi unpack the latest round of automotive industry investments by Ford, Toyota and other car brands, and discuss the various advantages for you. Chad Lückhoff enters the chat to review the new Subaru Forester Sport, and explains why this car is worth your attention. Finally, the team answers your motoring questions... including how to safeguard yourself when co-signing on the finance for a third party’s car and so much more! Powered by AutoTrader.
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In this week’s #AutoCentral, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi unpack the future and direction of the traditional sedan in South Africa, and investigate ways in which manufacturers are trying to generate demand for this traditional body-type. Chad Lückhoff enters the chat to compare the Mercedes-AMG A35 Sedan with the BMW M235i Gran Coupé – two cars aimed at the same market segment, but achieving varying degrees of success. Finally, the team answers your motoring questions posted on Ask AutoTrader... such as whether you should buy a repaired used car. Powered by AutoTrader.
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This week on #AutoCentral, SA’s no.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi look back over the decades to understand and make sense of why SUVs quickly became one of the most sought after and popular body types. One of SA's top motoring journalists, Chad Lückhoff, joins the conversation to talk about the latest Toyota Fortuner and he unpacks whether this new face-lifted model has the stuff to ensure that the Fortuner remains SA's top selling new and used SUV. Lastly, George and Wandi answer your motoring questions, such as whether petrol or diesel is preferable for someone who wants an SUV, how to determine if a dealership is trustworthy, and which affordable used SUV should get your attention. 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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