Change Down is a South African advertiser-funded motoring review show comparing the pros and cons of all types of vehicles, from entry level to luxury cars, with information segments featuring tips to enable consumers to make informed choices when purchasing a vehicle.
Hosted by Skhumba Hlophe and Boity Thulo, the weekly show takes you across the country, showcasing the flavour of South African motoring from ekasi to the suburbs, featuring entry level to luxury cars. Motoring gurus are also on-board to provide reviews and insights into the best car for the typical consumer.
The show also features competitions with prizes that include a pimped up BMW Gusheshe, an Audi A3, an all-expenses paid holiday, as well as a chance to be on the show and race against a favourite celebrity.
Informational segments featured on the show include:
The Guru Inserts
What to look for when buying a second-hand car / driving in heels
The Hotness Test
Which entry level car attracts the most fans
Car Wash Review
A review by car washers on which cars they enjoy washing the most
The Celeb Lap
Various celebrities race against a randomly selected viewer on a race track
Change Down is a Black Brain Pictures production created by Musa F. Sambo, Mandla N and Jabu "Brown" Dlamini. They are also executive producers of the show along with Tumi Masemola and Annelie van Rooyen; Victoria Maake is a producer. Mandla N and Ziggy Hofmeyr are the series directors.
The head writer is Zola S. Nxumalo, with script writers Francisco Nwamba, Jose Domingos and Reabetswe "Rea" Moeti. The title music and soudtrack was composed by Jamela Vuma and Mandla N.