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Articles by Warren Hawkins

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Comments

I can already hear the OEM manufactures rubbing their hands in glee since it means vehicles will cost more now.

OomStu ZA on 25 Aug 2026

How many jobs do all those imported cars provide?

Klaus Muller on 25 Aug 2026

Glad it got sorted out

Mike Wiggill on 25 Aug 2026

In the 1970s I could fill the tank on my VW Beetle for <R20

Mike Wiggill on 25 Aug 2026

Must be a slow day in the newsroom.

cloud gate on 25 Aug 2026
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