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The Car Expert provides you with award-winning independent, impartial advice to help you with buying a new or used car. We also publish news and information from across the automotive world.

When you are looking for a new or used car, our site is your best independent resource to help you choose the best car for your needs and get it for the best possible price. Over 150,000 people per month now visit The Car Expert for car finance and buying advice, and we welcomed our seven millionth visitor in August 2018.

We were awarded ‘Best Automotive Blog’ at the 2017 UK Blog Awards, after being highly commended in 2016, and we were a finalist in the 2019 Vuelio Online Influence Awards.

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Editorial Director: Stuart Masson

Stuart founded The Car Expert in 2011. Originally from Australia, Stuart has had a passion for cars and the car industry for over thirty years. He spent a decade in automotive retail, and now works tirelessly to help car buyers by providing independent and impartial advice. You'll often hear him popping up on the BBC or other media outlets with car buying advice.

Managing Director: John Blauth

John is Vice-President of the Guild of Motoring Writers, with over 40 years’ experience in automotive media. He has previously been Motoring Editor for the Daily Express, Editor for Company Car and Business Editor for Motor Transport, among many other roles.

Road test editor: Andrew Charman

Andrew is a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers, and has had senior writing and editing roles at many magazines, including Car & Van News, Fast Car, Top Car, Super Touring (which he founded), Touring Car Worldwide, Classics, Retro and Carbuyer. His website is at www.andrewcharman.co.uk

Latest articles

Car manufacturer news

BMW rolls out mild hybrid 3 Series, X3 and X4 models

1 April 2020

BMW is expanding its range of mild hybrid-equipped vehicles to include the 3 Series saloon and estate, X3 SUV and X4 SUV models.

Car manufacturer news

UK demand drives Lexus to 250,000 hybrid SUV sales in Europe

1 April 2020

Lexus has now sold more than a quarter of a million hybrid SUVs, and says demand has been driven from the UK, which takes more than 25% of sales.

Car ownership advice

Coronavirus and your car: Your questions answered

1 April 2020

Updated car ownership, car maintenence and car finance guidance related to the coronavirus pandemic, provided by The Motor Ombudsman and The Car Expert.

Car ownership advice

Coronavirus: What precautions should I take if I need to fill up with fuel?

1 April 2020

Although travel is discouraged, you may still need to fill up your car with fuel at some point. So how do you make sure you’re as safe as possible?

Car manufacturer news

First Morgan Plus 4 70th Anniversary models completed

28 March 2020

The first four examples of the Morgan Plus 4 70th Anniversary model have been completed before the factory closed in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

Car reviews

Abarth 595 Esseesse test drive

27 March 2020

As something to give you a bit of a laugh, the Abarth 595 Esseesse is a compelling thing. If we’re honest though, it’s a bit rubbish as a serious hot hatch.

A brief history of The Car Expert

2020 – ranked 4th most influential UK automotive blog by Vuelio
2019 – finalist, Vuelio Online Influence Awards
2019 – ranked 4th most influential UK automotive blog by Vuelio
2018 – ranked 4th most influential UK automotive blog by Vuelio
2017 – WINNER, Best Automotive Blog, National UK Blog Awards 2017
2017 – ranked 3rd most influential UK automotive blog by Vuelio
2016 – ranked 68th in the Best 100 Car Blogs on the Planet by Feedspot

2016 – The Car Expert takes over Car & Van News
2016 – ranked 3rd most influential UK automotive blog by Vuelio (formerly Cision)
2016 – Shortlisted, Automotive Blog Award, Newspress Awards 2016
2016 – Finalist (highly commended), Best Automotive Blog, National UK Blog Awards 2016
2015 – starred in car finance video series for NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland
2015 – ranked 3rd most influential UK automotive blog by Cision.com

2015 – Finalist, Best Automotive Blog, National UK Blog Awards 2015
2015– Nominated, Rising Star Award, AA Car Blog Awards 2015
2014 – ranked 3rd most influential UK automotive blog by Cision.com
2014 – Finalist, Best Automotive Blog, National UK Blog Awards 2014
2013 – ranked 2nd most influential UK automotive blog by Cision.com
2012 – expert author, Watch My Wallet
2011 – founded

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Editorial Director: Stuart Masson

Managing Director: John Blauth

Road test editor: Andrew Charman

Latest articles

BMW rolls out mild hybrid 3 Series, X3 and X4 models

UK demand drives Lexus to 250,000 hybrid SUV sales in Europe

Coronavirus and your car: Your questions answered

Coronavirus: What precautions should I take if I need to fill up with fuel?

First Morgan Plus 4 70th Anniversary models completed

Abarth 595 Esseesse test drive

A brief history of The Car Expert

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