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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Easter getaway: best and worst roads and times to travel25th Mar 2024Easter is the first Bank Holiday of the year and a popular time to hit the road; here are some tips on when traffic will be at its peak...
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Public charger network set to double in under-represented region of England24th Mar 2024The north east of England has the lowest number of public chargers by geographical region in the UK, but things are about to improve as...
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Noughties bangers: What are our favourite cars of the decade?20th Mar 2024What are the nation’s favourite cars of the noughties, how much do they cost to buy today and which of them still have the most models on...
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General election: Labour will revert ban on petrol and diesel-powered car sales to 2030, if elected15th Mar 2024Last year, the current Conservative government postponed the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel-powered cars from 2030 to 2035, but...
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10 best used cars for high reliability and low repair costs revealed14th Mar 2024Looking for a reliable used car with the lowest maintenance costs? Read on…
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Were consumers waiting for EV incentives in the Spring Budget?14th Mar 2024Were private buyers waiting to see if the government was going to introduce any incentives to buy electric vehicles in the Spring Budget?...
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Oxford zero emission zone (ZEZ) explained8th Mar 2024Did you know Oxford has a Zero Emission Zone? Here is our guide with all the details you need before considering driving into the city...
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What is an international driving permit (IDP)?8th Mar 2024Find out the ins and outs of International Driving Permits (IDPs) with our comprehensive guide.
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What to look for when buying a used car: Get car-changing confident7th Mar 2024After a used car bargain but not sure what to look out for? Read our detailed used car buying guide…
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Post Offices to stop issuing International Driving Permits7th Mar 2024Post Offices will stop selling International Driving Permits from 1 April 2024. Instead, there’s a (hopefully) more convenient option. If...
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What is aquaplaning and how to avoid it7th Mar 2024Find out all you need to know about aquaplaning
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Men vs women: What do they prioritise when buying a car?7th Mar 2024We ran a study to find out the differences between what men and women prioritise when choosing a new car.
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Is replacing physical controls with touchscreens in cars a safety issue?6th Mar 2024Are touchscreens a distraction and dangerous for drivers compared to using conventional physical buttons or switches on the dashboard?
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Spring budget 2024: what does it mean for motorists?6th Mar 2024The Chancellor’s spring budget has been announced, but what does this mean for motorists? Read on to find out.
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How to sell a modified car4th Mar 2024Looking to sell your modified car? This guide explains the best steps you should take…