The AutoTrader Podcast

AutoTrader Pod: The Goat Ate My Documents

Why do people take selfies while driving? A goat broke into a police vehicle and ate an official document, and Porsche unveils a camping tent that you can attach to the top of your Porsche.

16 Sep 2022 9 min

AutoTrader Pod: A Big Gaping Hole

George Mienie tells us why difficult conversations should be had in a car. Do you know why your car alarm goes off for no reason? And find out the best hiding place in plain sight!

9 Sep 2022 11 min

The ‘Now You Know’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi unpack some of the overlooked and unsung features that you probably have in your car. They also unpack the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix and so much more!

5 Sep 2022 27 min

AutoTrader Pod: Free Rides in Supercars

George Mienie tells us about some of the events from last week’s Festival of Motoring. Why did American traffic cops always touch the boots of the vehicles they stopped? Does your vehicle have a tint at the top of your windscreen? And why is the driver's seat not in the…

2 Sep 2022 12 min

The 'New Car Laws' Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi unpack the new proposed traffic laws in South Africa - some of which include reducing the speed limit by 20km/h, the child safety seat laws and more.

29 Aug 2022 28 min

AutoTrader Pod: Festival of Motoring

George Mienie joins us live from the Festival of Motoring at Kyalami. A listener sent through a question regarding leasing vs buying cars - are pure rentals worth it?

26 Aug 2022 11 min

The 'Pablo Clark Racing' Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi are joined by Paolo Cavalieri and William Jones from legendary racing South African staple Pablo Clark Racing, to unpack the South African racing scene. Our guests also delve into the various experiences they offer…

22 Aug 2022 33 min

AutoTrader Pod: Why you should Sing in your Car

Did you know that singing in your car is good for your health? Our favourite motoring expert, George Mienie joins the show to give us the latest motoring news, and he also answers some of the audience's questions.

19 Aug 2022 13 min

AutoTrader Pod: How To Drive In A Roundabout

George Mienie kickstarts the show by answering a question sent by a listener who wants to know if she should sell or keep her car since she will be moving to another country for 2 years. He also gives us the latest motoring news, including the San Francisco metro system…

12 Aug 2022 12 min

The ‘Car Hire’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi unpack and delve into the side of car mobility that is car hiring. They talk through the process of hiring a car, the most expensive car you can hire, and walk you through the…

8 Aug 2022 30 min

AutoTrader Pod: Bowler Defender Challenge

If you have an electric vehicle, you might want to buy a fire extinguisher! George Mienie joins the team to give us the latest motoring news - the James Bond 007 franchise is turning 60, and it's getting a present from Land Rover.

5 Aug 2022 12 min

The ‘Auction’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi dive deep into the world of car auctions and private car sales. Together they unpack the various advantages and disadvantages of both, and give you some tips when considering the two options when buying…

1 Aug 2022 24 min

AutoTrader Pod: Is a Fuel Price Cap a good idea?

George Mienie from AutoTrader joins the show to give us the latest motoring news, including a proposed fuel price cap - which might be a good thing… and what do you do when you need to pee while driving?

29 Jul 2022 10 min

AutoTrader Pod: Why Birds Poo on Your Car

George Mienie joins the team to give us updates on the latest motoring news that includes only waiting about 6 weeks to get your driver’s license, experiencing some issues when it comes to charging your EV at your house, and why birds poo on your car!

22 Jul 2022 9 min

The ‘Car Reports’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi unpack car condition reports when you buy a used car, and determine whether these pre-sale resources are reliable and give you peace of mind.

18 Jul 2022 28 min

AutoTrader Pod: Lithium Valley

Is the Salton Sea hiding enough lithium to power America? George Mienie gives us the latest motoring news that includes California’s so-called ‘Lithium Valley’, and SUVs being fined more because they are bigger.

15 Jul 2022 11 min

The 'Mixtape' Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor Wandile Sishi and co-host George Mienie mix it up as they dub this week's podcast as the 'mixtape' episode. What's in the mix? Don't miss these hot topics: safety, music, and loadshedding.

11 Jul 2022 29 min

The 'Fuel-Saving' episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi unpack the new series of social media videos that went viral on fuel-saving devices and additives, and discuss whether they are real or not! They also give advice on how to actually save fuel, based…

4 Jul 2022 27 min

AutoTrader Pod: Most Useless Technology

Ever wondered about the black dots on your car’s windshield? George Mienie joins the show and shares the latest motoring news, including a new microchip that has been tested by a paraplegic to enable him to drive again. Plus, if you ever wanted to drive backwards - there’s a solution…

1 Jul 2022 12 min

The ‘Car Badge Engineered’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi bring part 3 of the 'Are EV brake pads expensive' segment and explore the practice of Car Badge Engineering, and the latest examples of the practice.

27 Jun 2022 25 min