Relebogile Mabotja's Car Feature

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Relebogile isn't the only one who loves cars. In the Car Feature she gets to share her passion with 702Land's many motorheads.

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A whining steering wheel gets a careful answer before your repair bill gets a chance to improvise.

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  • to know what a steering-wheel whine might mean before you approve a repair
  • to weigh electric bakkie enthusiasm against the charging points you can actually find in Gauteng
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Car Feature: What you need to know about code 3 vehiclesMar 31, 2026

A clear, practical guide to Code 3 status, VIN checks, and the limits buyers still face.

This Car Feature gives Code 3 vehicles a clear, useful frame, separating the term from driver's licence codes and placing it where it belongs: on South Africa's central vehicle registry.

Car Feature: Rising fuel costs- Is South Africa ready for the electric fleet shift?Mar 18, 2026

A grounded fleet-focused look at what electric vehicles need to work on South Africa's roads.

Rising fuel costs give this Car Feature a clear practical route into South Africa's possible move toward electric fleets. The host's conversation with Ndiya Magadagela keeps the issue grounded in daily operations: a delivery lorry can only make sense as an electric vehicle if it…

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    Car Feature: Stellantis South Africa’s Citroën bold, smart line-up for South African drivers

    Relebogile Mabotja interviews the Citroen brand head about the brand's repositioning and vehicle lineup in South Africa.

    Apr 14, 2026·11m
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    Car Feature_ Technical issues with Nicol Louw-Fuel-saving tips every driver shou

    A car feature segment discussing fuel-saving tips for drivers amid rising petrol prices.

    Apr 8, 2026·13m
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    Car Feature: What you need to know about code 3 vehicles

    Hidden gem

    An interview explaining the different vehicle registration codes in South Africa, focusing on code 3 vehicles.

    Mar 31, 2026·16m
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    Car Feature: Unpacking what makes Stellantis’ Leapmotor EV brand stand out

    Relebogile Mabotja interviews Janice Yansa van Rensberg about Stellantis brands, focusing on Leap Motor and its place in the automotive group.

    Mar 24, 2026·13m
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    Car Feature: Rising fuel costs- Is South Africa ready for the electric fleet shift?

    Hidden gem

    A discussion about rising fuel costs and whether South Africa is ready for electric vehicles.

    Mar 18, 2026·16m
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    Car Feature: Why South African drivers are so vulnerable to global oil shocks?

    Mar 10, 2026·14m
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    Car Feature: Technical issues with Nicol Louw: Retirement Ride-should You buy new or pre-owned?

    Relebogile Mabotja’s Car Feature examines whether retirees should buy a reliable new vehicle or a depreciated luxury car such as a 2012–2013 Porsche Cayenne or Mercedes M-Class.

    Mar 3, 2026·19m·1 clip
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    Car Feature: Bumper repair and vehicle safety-understanding the connection

    Feb 24, 2026·15m
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    Car Feature: Prototype Racing- a battle of speed (GT vs Prototype vs Superbike )

    Feb 17, 2026·14m
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    Car Feature: Quote or estimate from your mechanic – Know the difference

    Feb 10, 2026·17m
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    Car Feature: Technical issues with Nicol Louw –The Air con system in your car and maintenance

    Feb 3, 2026·19m
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    Car Feature: The importance of tyre safety in cars

    Jan 27, 2026·19m
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    Car Feature: Why basic car maintenance is often overlooked and the long-term costs of ignoring these safety risks!

    Jan 20, 2026·14m
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    Active vs passive safety: what’s really protecting you on the road?

    Jan 13, 2026·15m
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    Car Feature: Should you drive into 2026 with a new set of wheels?

    The Car Feature on 702 Afternoons examines whether South Africans should buy new wheels before 2026, when interest rates and fuel prices are lower than a year earlier.

    Dec 9, 2025·18m·1 clip
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    Car Feature: Technical issues with Nicol Louw -The electric bakkie future in South Africa

    Hidden gem

    Relebogile Mabotja's Car Feature examines electric and hybrid bakkies in South Africa with technical car expert Nicol Louw.

    Dec 2, 2025·21m·1 clip
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    Car Feature: Technical issues with Nicol Louw- Oil Viscosity (What those numbers on the oil can mean)

    Nicol Louw explains how 10W-40 behaves at minus 18°C and 90–100°C, using viscosity to describe resistance to flow.

    Dec 2, 2025·16m·1 clip
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    Car Feature: What to do if your e-hailing trip turns dangerous

    Nov 25, 2025·18m
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    Car Feature: Unlocking repair data

    Nov 18, 2025·15m
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    Car Feature: South Africa’s first accredited qualification for EV repair

    Interview with Louis van Heestien about South Africa's first accredited qualification for electric vehicle repair.

    Nov 11, 2025·22m
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    Car Feature: Aligning South Africa’s collision repair sector

    Oct 28, 2025·16m
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    Car Feature: The evolving role of motorsport

    Oct 21, 2025·16m
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    Car Feature: Peugeot’s Presence and Future in South Africa

    Oct 14, 2025·17m
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    Car Feature: Technical issues with Nicol Louw - Dealership Business model from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs)

    Oct 7, 2025·18m
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    Car Feature: Exploring the hidden costs of car ownership

    Sep 30, 2025·9m
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    Car Feature: South Africa ranked 4th ‘most challenging’ country to drive in

    Sep 23, 2025·13m
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    Car Feature: Essential car basics course

    Sep 16, 2025·16m
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    Car Feature: The hidden risk lurking in South Africa’s used car market

    Sep 9, 2025·11m
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    Car Feature: Technical issues with Nicol Louw-Tyre selection for a 4x4

    Sep 2, 2025·14m
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    Car Feature: Motor Mechanics: SA’s youngest female motor mechanic

    Aug 26, 2025·13m
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    Car Feature: Car Balloon Payments, stretching your budget or setting a debt trap?

    Aug 19, 2025·11m
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    Car Feature: Race Day Events-experience driving a supercar

    Aug 12, 2025·18m
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    Car Feature: Technical issues with Nicol Louw-How software engineers calibrate car engines to reduce warranty costs

    Aug 5, 2025·13m
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    Car Feature: Brake Pads 101- Care, maintenance and replacement

    Jul 29, 2025·19m
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    Car Feature: Trusting your mechanic- how to spot a good one and avoid the rip-offs Part 2

    Jul 23, 2025·18m
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    Car Feature: Trusting your mechanic- how to spot a good one and avoid the rip-offs

    Experts discuss how to spot dishonest mechanics and avoid common rip-offs like unnecessary repairs and overcharging for parts.

    Jul 15, 2025·12m
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    Car Feature: How modern car features impact your car battery life span

    Jul 8, 2025·14m
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    Car Feature: What scratches and dents really cost

    Jul 1, 2025·16m
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    Car Feature: Car repair cover advice

    Jun 24, 2025·18m
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    Car Feature: What young drivers are looking for - new and used

    Jun 17, 2025·12m
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    Car Feature: Tracking your ride-the different types of trackers and finding the right tracker for you

    Jun 10, 2025·17m
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    Car Feature: Technical issues with Nicol Louw: Crash Analysis of Vehicles

    A car feature show discussing crash analysis technology in modern vehicles with a technical expert.

    Jun 3, 2025·15m
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    Car Feature: The true cost of driving in SA-What the fuel levy hike means for You

    May 27, 2025·14m
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    Car Feature: The Winner of Car of The Year

    May 13, 2025·17m
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    Car Feature: Technical issues with Nicol Louw: The stereotypical movies scene of a runaway car

    A car feature segment where host Jonathan and technical expert Nicole Lowe discuss runaway car scenarios and take listener questions on car issues.

    May 6, 2025·19m
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    Car Feature: How your tyres could affect an insurance claim.

    Apr 22, 2025·13m
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    Car Feature: What to do immediately after storm damage to your car

    Apr 15, 2025·17m
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    Car Feature: The dangers of driving in heavy rain

    Apr 8, 2025·15m
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    Car Feature: Technical issues with Nicol Louw- Stop-start technology

    Apr 1, 2025·13m
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    Car Feature: Car Evalutions with Jacob Moshokoa - New Corolla Cross

    Mar 25, 2025·14m