George Mienie talks car scams and why your vehicle’s value drops

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Autotrader CEO George Mienie has a world of used car data at his fingertips. He talks to Janine van der Post about how to identify car scammers or bad deals, and why exactly the value of your new vehicle drops so fast. He also shares why he sold his electric vehicle, which he bought a few years ago.

17 Jul English South Africa Automotive · Automotive

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