John Rawlings
Former Consumer Editor
John has been involved with the car industry for over 25 years. He first wrote about cars as a journalist at Haymarket Publishing when he was Deputy Editor of Practical Caravan magazine. Since then he's also had a 15 year PR career in the car industry working in the press offices at Vauxhall, Volvo and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This included responsibility for producing press releases about all the latest new models and other news, giving him a deep insight of all sectors of the automotive sector. As Consumer Editor, and now being responsible for four cars (ranging from 3 to 16 years old) for his family, John helps to keep car buyers and owners well informed on everything they need to know about using, choosing or selling cars. Having taken caravan trips above the Arctic Circle to Norway's North Cape, and south to the Sahara Desert in Morocco, John is also Carwow's towing expert!
Articles by John Rawlings
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What are the different car leasing options?29th May 2024These days, most people prefer the finance option when buying a car rather than buying a car outright. But what are the different types...
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Transferring a car lease in the UK29th May 2024If you find yourself in a situation where you need to get out of your car lease early, one way that will cost you less than some of the...
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Ending a car lease early in the UK29th May 2024Leasing a car can be a more affordable way to drive a brand new car than other types of finance, but you do have to commit to a contract...
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Cazoo goes into administration: how does this impact its used cars?22nd May 2024Cazoo has gone into administration. What does this mean for its customers who bought its used cars?
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Sweet victory! HARIBO is crowned the UK’s favourite travel sweet20th May 2024Carwow’s recent survey has unveiled HARIBO as the top pick for British road trips, but what’s your favourite travel sweet to have in your...
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Low Emission Zones in Scotland: Compete Guide17th May 2024You could now be fined for driving into one of Scotland’s low emission zones. Find out what they are, how much the penalty is, and if...
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Go.Compare and Carwow announce new partnership16th May 2024Carwow customers will have access to useful guides and information about their car insurance thanks to a new partnership with Go.Compare.
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Least reliable cars revealed – including popular Audi, BMW and Tesla models9th May 2024Ever wondered what the least reliable cars are? And how much they can cost to repair? Well, read on…
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Carwow response to SMMT Q1 2024 used cars sales figures9th May 2024Carwow responds to the SMMT Q1 2024 used car sales figures…
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When is the best time of year to sell your car?9th May 2024When selling our cars, we all want to get the best price possible, which can often depend on demand. So, how does this demand change...
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How to avoid traffic delays during the late May bank holiday weekend2nd May 2024Long bank holidays are great for a weekend away, a day trip to the coast or for seeing friends and family, but when are the best and...
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The added value of van conversions2nd May 2024As more van owners modify their vehicles for life on the road, the market for converted vans continues to grow. When it comes to selling...
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Number plate cloning up 26% as nearly 10,000 innocent motorists receive unexpected fines26th Apr 2024Number plate cloning rose 26% last year resulting in car owners receiving nearly 10,000 unexpected notifications. Here’s some tips to try...
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What happens when an EV’s battery reaches 0%?26th Apr 2024Here’s Carwow’s insights of what happens when an EV’s battery reaches 0%
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“It was almost like the best laxative known to man,” says Frank Bird on 20th anniversary of being one of first Traffic Officers26th Apr 2024The first Traffic Officers were deployed on UK motorways for the first time in 2004. To celebrate their 20th anniversary, one of the...