Andrew Charman

Andrew is a road test editor for The Car Expert. He is a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers, and has been testing and writing about new cars for more than 20 years. Today he is well known to senior personnel at the major car manufacturers and attends many new model launches each year.
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Car selling advice

The best websites for selling your car

Selling your car is quick and easy these days thanks to the internet – but which sites offer the best option? Here's our handy guide.
Car buying advice

Everything you need to know about GWM

Chinese manufacturer GWM has packed great confusion into a UK expansion that now includes three brands. Read on to make sense of it all.
Car leasing advice

The best websites for leasing a new car

If you're thinking about leasing a new car, which websites should you turn to? We've updated our guide to the UK's best car leasing sites.
Car reviews

Hyundai Bayon review – first UK drive

There’s not a lot to get excited about with the Hyundai Bayon, but this is small SUV that still ticks every family car box.
Car reviews

Toyota C-HR+ review – first drive

In the C-HR+, Toyota has produced its most satisfying electric vehicle so far. It's certainly worth a look.
Car buying advice

Everything you need to know about Volkswagen

From an underpowered basic rear-engined car to one of the biggest manufacturers in the world, read on to discover the full story of Volkswagen.
Car buying advice

Everything you need to know about Volvo

Swedish, safe and these days quite a lot more – we go under the skin of upmarket automotive brand Volvo.
Car reviews

Kia K4 review – first UK drive

The Kia K4 is a good-looking car, but more importantly it ticks all of the important boxes for family transport.
Car buying advice

Everything you need to know about DS Automobiles

DS Automobiles has now been on the UK market for 12 years but many still struggle to understand just what the brand stands for.
Car buying advice

Everything you need to know about Audi

Audi, for many years a tiny upstart among the German premium giants, is today one of their number, and only heading upwards.
Car reviews

Hyundai Inster review – first UK drive

There is a lot to like about the Hyundai Inster – first-time EV buyers in particular will find it reassuringly easy to drive.
Car buying advice

Who or what is Xpeng?

This Chinese newcomer claims to be different to most and, in fact, not a typical car manufacturer at all.
Car buying advice

Everything you need to know about Polestar

Swedish brand Polestar has quickly become established with a range of upmarket performance EVs – find out more here.
Car tyres

Road legal – or safe? When to replace car tyres

In the UK car tyres must have at least 1.6mm of tread. But is it safe to wear your tyres down to the limit, or should you change them sooner?
Car reviews

Genesis GV60 Pure review

The Genesis GV60 is a mid-size electric crossover with strong comfort, rapid charging and generous equipment. It remains competitive, but newer rivals now offer more range and space.
Car safety

Are electric car fires really that common?

Spend time on social media and you'll read plenty of headlines about electric car fires. But do EVs really catch fire all the time or is it a myth?