The annual #CarsAwards was devised to help South Africans make the best-considered new-car buying decisions. With the programme's 2019/20 awards ceremony imminent, WesBank can facilitatethose buying decisions through the introduction of a new fast-track application service:FastApp– a quick,seamless method toapplyfor vehicle finance.

Now in its 5th year, the Cars.co.za Consumer Awards ­– powered by Wesbank (#CarsAwards) has steadily grown in stature, reach and influence with the support of South Africa’s leading vehicle and asset finance provider.

Following the 2-day test session at Gerotek on October 31 and November 1 2019, during which a panel of 20 experienced judges tested the 39 finalists vehicles in respective categories back-to-back, the 13 category winners, as well as the recipient of the coveted Brand of the Year title (entirely based on consumer data), of the 2019/2020 #CarsAwards will be announced at a gala event at Kyalami on 6 February 2020.

Visit www.carsawards.co.za to find out more about #CarsAwards’ category criteria, finalists, semi-finalists, scoring system and judges. Suffice to say the 65 cars listed as contenders for the 2019/20 programme's honours roll represent the best purchasing propositions out of all the vehicles that were listed as available from new on September 1 2019.

WesBank FastApp

On each of the finalists and semi-finalists’ summaries in the 13 #CarsAwards categories, users can click to WesBank FastApp. If you’re thinking of buying a vehicle on credit, WesBank Fastapp is a good starting point, whether you're exploring your finance optionsor looking to get a quick approval.

With WesBank Fastapp, consumers are able to navigate the car-buying journey with ease and get finance approval on a vehicle within minutes by completing only 5 required data fields which then provides an immediate outcome with further financial guidance on their application, WesBank says.

“Our recently launched Fast Application has revolutionised how consumers apply for vehicle finance,” says Lebogang Gaoaketse, WesBank’s communications, social media and PR manager.“If consumers happen to find their dream car through the #CarsAwards, WesBank is a proud sponsor of the programme and available to assist with finance and help navigate the car buying journey with ease through this application.”

Remember to have your say

Remember,ongoing public participation in theCars.co.za OwnershipSatisfaction Surveyenables Cars.co.za to deliver the most relevant and accurate data-driven insights to consumers PLUSthe survey represents a golden opportunity for owners to have a say in the outcome of the #CarsAwards (the findings of the survey have a 50% bearing on which vehicles are named category winnersof theCars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBankas well as a100% bearing on which manufacturer/importer wins the prestigious Brand of the Year award).Do you own a vehicle that is less than 5 years old and serviced by a franchised dealer? Participate in our survey

Click here to access WesBank FastApp

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