The AutoTrader Podcast

The ‘Grey Imports’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi look into the little known and rarely discussed topic of ‘Grey Imports’. The team unpacks what they are, the risk they pose, and why they occur. They also discuss why cars are getting so expensive,…

17 Apr 2023 25 min

AutoTrader Pod: Is car sex legal?

George Mienie joins the crew in studio to share some tips about the process of buying a car, without being taken for a ride. He also answers some questions from the audience.

14 Apr 2023 20 min

The ‘Futurism’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi look to the future of mobility and discuss South Africa’s need to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035. The team also discuss the petrol versus diesel debate, and attempt to…

3 Apr 2023 25 min

The ‘Long-Term Value’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi return virtually to discuss which car brands depreciate fastest, as well as the things that you can do to protect the value of your car. They also discuss the car news nobody is talking about,…

27 Mar 2023 27 min

AutoTrader Pod: Borge GP

George Mienie is not in the house this week, as the traffic in Sandton is outrageous. The cheapest car in the world is $1000!? Vanity licence plates - do they reflect your IQ? If you’ve ever lost your car, George has a (weird) solution for you!

24 Mar 2023 10 min

The ‘Cars Made Easy’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi return after 2 weeks to discuss which cars are the easiest to drive. The duo also unpack some of the questions which have been sent through the ‘Ask AutoTrader’ portal. They also discuss the return…

20 Mar 2023 24 min

AutoTrader Pod: Boksburg Saves the Day!

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve found or left behind when buying or selling a car? George Mienie jumps on the show to talk about the most extreme way someone has been interviewed - in a moving vehicle… and how to find the best character in a person when hiring them.

17 Mar 2023 8 min

AutoTrader Pod: Driving Makes You Smarter

George Mienie joins the team in studio to talk about his recent journey to Cape Town for the E-Prix, as well as commenting on some controversial topics brought up from the team. Find out why driving makes you smarter... plus, what your IQ might be - depending on which car…

3 Mar 2023 7 min

The ‘Loophole’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi head back into the studio and discuss some loopholes to avoid overpaying when owning a car. The duo unpacks how to get better car insurance, before revealing some tips on ways to secure a fair…

27 Feb 2023 25 min

AutoTrader Pod: Hobnobbing at the E-Prix

George Mienie comes to you live from Cape Town, where AutoTrader is hosting their hybrid survey, alongside a bunch of really cool EVs from various manufacturers. It’s the first of its kind in South Africa and will be here for the next 10 years... so if you missed out on…

24 Feb 2023 10 min

The ‘Spoilt for Choice’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are back in studio and are now spoilt for choice - what will they choose between battery electric or hybrid cars? The duo also unpack which are the top selling cars of 2023 so far,…

20 Feb 2023 26 min

AutoTrader Pod: A Knife to a Tractor fight

Will the number of cars continue to grow as the world progresses? George brings us some interesting facts with a twist, specifically in China. The real question is whether Gareth is ‘maths-ready’ for a Friday… and what do Africa and Antarctica have in common?

17 Feb 2023 12 min

The 'Industry ’22 & ‘23 Update’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi give you the scoop on what’s happening in the car industry. They’ll chat about the 2022 AutoTrader Car Industry Report, and what key takeaways emerged - as well as what the public’s car buying behaviour…

13 Feb 2023 25 min

AutoTrader Pod: Weird & Wonderful Things

Formula One is back next month, and George couldn’t be more excited… but it returns with a twist! Does this twist make the broadcast more interesting, or violate the privacy of the driver? George also teases us about the brand new AutoTrader Report that comes out new week.

10 Feb 2023 11 min

AutoTrader Pod: Mienie Texas Ranger

George Mienie is back from Dallas after meeting with various motoring enthusiasts, including Autotrader UK. He showcases some of the cool things he saw while he was over there, and shares some challenges he came up against in Texas and when returning to South Africa... and he drops a bombshell…

3 Feb 2023 11 min

The ‘Software Dream Cars’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, our anchor George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi tech it up as they talk Software Dream Cars. What’s all that? Well how much technology is in cars of today and do we really need all of it? Why traffic getting…

30 Jan 2023 26 min

The ’Kickstarting ‘23’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, anchor George Mienie and co-host Wandile Sishi return for the new year with a bang, kicking off with motorsport - specifically F1 and now Formula E. They also discuss what cars you can afford with your salary in South Africa…

23 Jan 2023 27 min

AutoTrader Pod: Why are they called Cars?

George Mienie from AutoTrader is back with some seller’s advice for the new year. Are electric cars practical in South Africa? And where does the word 'car' originate? George will be live from Texas next week as he will be attending the biggest car show in the world!

20 Jan 2023 15 min

The ‘Stealth Mode’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are joined by two guests - Michael Broom from ArmorMax, and the world’s first armoured, fully electric Jaguar I-Pace! Michael gives us the lowdown on the business of armoured cars, including why you should consider…

12 Dec 2022 30 min

AutoTrader Pod: Purple lights in Florida?

George Mienie from AutoTrader talks about a flaw of LED street lights in Florida, where the white light fades to purple over time. Believe it or not you can get an Uno on AutoTrader for under 50 thou! And Simphiwe turns the show into her personal Tinder account.

9 Dec 2022 13 min