The AutoTrader Podcast

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

AutoTrader Pod: Cheaper to Buy a Horse than Gas

Our favourite motoring expert, George Mienie joins the team to inform us how it might be cheaper to buy a horse than gas, bears getting much smarter, and why there’s a massive recall on Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

24 Jun 2022 7 min

The ‘Car Repair Scare’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi unpack the recent discovery of counterfeit car parts that have recently been entering the South African market. The team also dissects whether or not EV brake pads need to be more expensive, and if car…

20 Jun 2022 25 min

The ‘Scam’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi unpack whether all scams are equal! They also talk about the top scams that are impacting buying and selling consumers, and give us advice on how to avoid falling victim to them.

13 Jun 2022 26 min

AutoTrader Pod: SA's First Electric Minibus!

George Mienie shares all the latest motoring news that includes a man who has a massive collection of over 30,000 Hot Wheels cars, a cyclist spitting on cars, SA's first electric minibus and more!

10 Jun 2022 11 min

The ‘Car Selling’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi unpack the various ways that you as a private seller can sell your car - as well as all the information you need to get the MAXIMUM amount of cash when selling your car with…

6 Jun 2022 25 min

AutoTrader Pod: Tesla Banned from Farting!

Find out why the Tesla car has been banned from farting. George Mienie then tells us about a modified VW, a poop-powered car that set a world record, and a peacock causing mayhem!

3 Jun 2022 8 min

The ‘Car Finance’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi unpack the tricky and interesting world of car financing, and explore the various cheat codes shoppers could employ to get around car loan rejections.

30 May 2022 25 min

AutoTrader Pod: Banned from Buying a Ferrari

George Mienie joins the team to share the latest motoring news, that includes an abandoned house perched in the middle of the road, a new Gauteng freeway to ease congestion at Gillooly’s interchange, and why Justin Bieber is banned from buying a Ferrari!

27 May 2022 12 min