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 appeal a speeding ticket?12th Sep 2024Received a speeding ticket and wondering if you could or should appeal? Wonder no more
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How to cancel car tax and get a car tax refund12th Sep 2024Looking to get a refund on your car tax? This guide will tell you how…
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Cut the price of fuel, says RAC29th Aug 2024The RAC has called on fuel retailers to urgently cut fuel prices to pass on lower wholesale costs to drivers.
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What is limp mode? Symptoms, causes, and how to fix it29th Aug 2024Car low on power and showing warning lights? It could be in limp mode; we explain what this is, and how to fix it
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How to reverse bay park: step-by-step guide29th Aug 2024Learning to reverse well helps new drivers pass their driving test and will make life easier and less stressful throughout your driving...
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ULEZ raises more than £1 billion from drivers28th Aug 2024The expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has raised more than £226 million in its first year while clean air zones across...
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How to drive a manual car22nd Aug 2024Read our guide to get a good understanding of how a car with a manual gearbox works and how to drive one.
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Has my car been scrapped?21st Aug 2024You might not think to check if your car’s been scrapped. After all, if it’s sitting on your driveway then you’d assume the answer is no....
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Electric car salary sacrifice scheme explained20th Aug 2024Salary sacrifice schemes can offer a great route into affordable EV motoring – but how do these work?
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Company car tax on electric cars explained20th Aug 2024Wondering about company car tax implications for EVs? Wonder no more…
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Business car lease vs personal car lease20th Aug 2024Which type of leasing is right for you? Read our guide to find out all the details
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Peckish are we? Driver caught eating a takeaway at the wheel19th Jul 2024On most journeys you’ll spot at least one driver doing something they shouldn’t. You’ll struggle to notice the 230 driving offences...
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17 common types of speed camera in the UK10th Jul 2024Speed cameras have been used in the UK since 1992. Their effectiveness in reducing accidents has been well documented but, even so, that...
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What does the engine management light mean?5th Jul 2024Having the engine management light appear can be concerning, but what does this light actually mean, how serious is it, and what can you...
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Box junction rules: what they are and how to use them1st Jul 2024Box junctions are part and parcel of urban motoring. We explain the rules, and the implications of breaking them