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Dec 2020
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What you need to know about your car fin...

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How does a balloon payment work? What questions should I ask my dealer? Can I settle my car finance early and what happens if I want to give my car back?
Maya chats to vehicle financing expert Henry Botha of Absa Vehicle and Asset finance to answer all car finance related questions. 
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