
David Motton
Freelance contributor
David has been a motoring journalist for nearly 25 years and is a former editor of What Car? magazine. He has written for daily newspapers, websites, company car magazines and road safety titles. David leads a secret life as a towing and caravan expert, but don’t hold that against him.
Latest car reviews by David Motton
Articles by David Motton
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Can you lease a car with bad credit?12th Mar 2025Here’s a guide to help you navigate leasing a car with bad credit.
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Does car leasing include insurance?28th Feb 2025Leasing a car in the UK and wondering about insurance? This Carwow guide explains everything you need to know.
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Is it illegal to park on the pavement?27th Feb 2025Pavement parking rules vary depending on where you are in the country; knowing what they are could save you a fine.
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Hydrogen vs electric cars: Which is better?18th Feb 2025Hydrogen cars are often talked about as potential rivals to electric cars. How accurate is this, and which is better?
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Can you sell a car without an MOT?7th Feb 2025One of the most daunting things about car ownership is the annual MOT. There’s always that hope your car, will receive a clean bill of...
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UK number plates explained: Everything you need to know about the UK’s new 25 number plate this March6th Feb 2025March 2025 sees the arrival of the new ’25’ number plate; our guide has all the details.
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Grey still tops the chart for new car colours18th Jan 2025Almost half of all new cars sold last year were either grey or black, with pink being the least popular shade.
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Do hybrid cars hold their value?17th Jan 2025If you are thinking of buying a hybrid car, you may be wondering if it will hold its value. Do hybrid cars depreciate faster than petrols...
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How much is my car worth after an accident?17th Jan 2025Does having a crash affect the value of your car, and how? Read on to find out more about accidents damage and the impact it can have on...
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How much do cars depreciate per year?17th Jan 2025One of the many hidden costs of motoring is depreciation, but just how much value will you lose on your car per year?
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How to drive an automatic car14th Jan 2025If you are a beginner when it comes to driving an automatic car, we’ll walk you through it, step by step.
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What is an SUV?10th Jan 2025This Carwow guide will explain what an SUV is, what SUV stands for, and the different types of SUV car
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Manual vs automatic cars: which is better?10th Jan 2025Automatic vs manual gearbox cars – want to ditch your manual gearbox and clutch pedal, but need advice on which automatic to choose? Then...
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What is a car infotainment system?10th Jan 2025Confused by the latest motoring jargon? Our guide should help explain infotainment – one of the newest buzzwords in the auto world
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How much is a scrap car worth?6th Jan 2025If you want to know how much a scrap car is worth, we’ve got everything you need to consider.