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Would you have made money if you bought WeBuyCars when it first listed?

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GUEST – Simon Brown – Founder of JustOneLap



It’s been exactly one year since We Buy Cars officially listed on the main board of the JSE, marking a major moment for the company and for investors watching the local automotive retail space. Since that debut on 11 April last year, the business has grown in leaps and bounds, but the big question we’re asking tonight is: has the stock delivered?



If you had put your money into We Buy Cars on day one, would you be smiling today? Was it a smart buy, or more of a wait-and-see play?
10 Apr 2025 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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