The AutoTrader Podcast

The ‘Controversial’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi enter the AutoTrader studio to discuss controversial topics and recent controversy within the auto industry. This includes whether or not car advertising is out of control, and potentially leading to dangerous driving. The team also…

29 May 2023 25 min

AutoTrader Pod: Rude Awakenings and Driving Dogs

What’s the worst way to wake up? George Mienie, CEO of AutoTrader, asks Gareth and the team this question, as something unbelievable happened to someone in the USA. Also in America - a drunk driver switched positions with his dog after being pulled over!

26 May 2023 9 min

The ‘Fuel-Wars’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi are back in the AutoTrader studio to discuss the ‘fuel-wars’, as many oil companies start testing synthetic fuels which may prolong the internal combustion engine. They also unpack the price of fuel in South Africa…

22 May 2023 27 min

AutoTrader Pod: Car Dealer Reviews

George Mienie joins Gareth Cliff, Ben Karpinski and Simphiwe Mthethwa live in studio to talk about new roads being built in Florida, the latest product coming out from Subaru using recycled materials and car vending machines. Also, hear the latest feature coming out on AutoTrader.

19 May 2023 14 min

The ‘Price Ratings’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi return to the AutoTrader studio to discuss price transparency, as well as the many ways in which it could save you thousands. They also unpack the latest AutoTrader service - Price Ratings - which uses…

15 May 2023 26 min

AutoTrader Pod: Essentials or Over the Top?

George Mienie steps into the ring, presenting a new AutoTrader ad that has taken flight. George talks about some essential and some odd items that one could keep in their car. We discover Gareth’s hidden items in his car, but is he on serial killer level? George explains the newly…

12 May 2023 11 min

AutoTrader Pod: Sale of the Century

George Mienie drops into The #GCS to engage with Paul Clayton, a car fanatic who sets up rallies in Africa for charity. We find out what's the cheapest car listed on AutoTrader that could be used on one of the rallies. If money wasn’t an object, and you could bring…

5 May 2023 15 min

The ‘Faking-It’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie, and Wandile Sishi are back in the AutoTrader studio to discuss the latest automotive scam - counterfeit cars. The dynamic duo unpack the difference between replicas and illegal fakes such as fake Lamborghinis and Ferraris as well as…

1 May 2023 24 min

The ‘AutoAI’ Episode

This week on The AutoTrader Podcast, SA’s No.1 motoring podcast, George Mienie and Wandile Sishi hop back into the studio to discuss the future of AI in the automotive space. They unpack the difference between Machine Learning and AI in Auto - as well as how AI is changing the…

24 Apr 2023 20 min

AutoTrader Pod: Parenting in Vereeniging

Why are police cars always idling in America? George does a deep dive into solving this mystery. He also breaks down the warning on car mirrors… and have you ever heard of a bicycle with square wheels?

21 Apr 2023 8 min

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