Motus Toyota CapeGate books a very special service
- Dealer News
- 20 January 2021
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Create your FREE accountMotus Toyota CapeGate was chosen for the final servicing destination of a very special Hilux-bakkie that had just completed 48 018 kilometres of non-stop driving.
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