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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Is it illegal to drive with headphones on?1st Mar 2024Have you ever been tempted to wear headphones while driving? Do you know if it is legal (or safe) to drive while wearing them? Let us...
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What is The Highway Code?1st Mar 2024The Highway Code contains all the laws and rules governing driving, riding and walking. It is updated on a regular basis, so every...
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How to renew your driving licence if you’re 70 or over1st Mar 2024If you are 70 years old (or older), here is everything you need to know about renewing your driving licence…
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Car break-ups: What pushes us to part with our vehicles?1st Mar 2024We know that, as a nation, we love our cars. In fact, 63% of motorists aren’t shy to admit that they love their current car.[1] But this...
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Selling a deceased person’s car1st Mar 2024If you’re looking to sell a car that was owned by someone who’s passed away, this guide is here to help take you through the process
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How to scrap my car1st Mar 2024Looking to scrap your car? This guide should explain how…
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More EV charge points top of motorists’ wishlist for Spring Budget1st Mar 2024The Spring Budget is an important opportunity for the government to introduce incentives for electric vehicles (EVs). But what’s top of...
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How to tell the DVLA I’ve sold my car29th Feb 2024Wondering how to tell the DVLA you’ve sold your car? This guide explains…
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Can you sell a car on finance? Everything you need to know29th Feb 2024Want to sell a car that you’re currently financing? This guide explains how.
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Can you part exchange a car on finance?29th Feb 2024Looking to part exchange a car with outstanding finance? Here’s how…
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Merseyside drug-driving arrests exceeded drink-driving convictions in police Operation Limit campaign23rd Feb 2024Christmas ‘Operation Limit’ campaign by police saw positive results in almost 50% of drug-drive tests
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Double cab pickups remain as commercial vehicles for tax purposes after Government U-turn20th Feb 2024The Government has made an unexpected U-turn and cancelled its decision to class double cab pickups as cars rather than commercial...
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Exclusive: the good and the banned 24-reg number plates16th Feb 2024Those changing to a new car from 1st March will be sporting the new 24-plate registrations, but did you know some of the new number...
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Porsche, Lamborghini, Bentley and Audi cars delayed at USA docks while part from non-compliant supplier in China is changed16th Feb 2024As a result of a supplier to the Volkswagen Group being discovered as non-compliant to anti-forced labour laws, Lamborghini, Audi,...
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Paris is tripling parking charges for heavier vehicles (including EVs)12th Feb 2024Charges for non-residents to park heavier vehicles in Paris will triple from 1 September 2024 in an effort to deter people from driving...