John Evans

John Evans
Title: Special correspondent

John is a freelance journalist and a former staff member of Autocar (1994-98). Other staff positions he has held include deputy editor of Autocar’s sister title What Car?, and editor of Practical Caravan magazine.

As a former car salesman turned consumer editor he has written extensively about the new and used car market and consumer issues. In recent years, he has contributed news and feature stories on these topics, as well as more general features on everything from how to build an ice cream van to exploring abandoned cars in front gardens. He also contributes to Autocar Business.

John is a former Guild of Motoring Writers Journalist of the Year and is the motoring editor of the RAC Club members magazine, Pell-Mell & Woodcote.

John is an expert in:

  • Used cars
  • Used car buying
  • Classic cars
  • Automotive industry

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Renault Caravelle 1100: The beautiful 'poor man's Ferrari' with 55bhp

No power steering and a fuel gauge that requires engine-out repairs? This is a definite French classic

Renault Caravelle 1100: The beautiful 'poor man's Ferrari' with 55bhp
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Road rage incidents spiral as stress mounts for UK drivers

Crime is up significantly as technology company finds UK drivers are increasingly stressed by personal lives

Road rage incidents spiral as stress mounts for UK drivers
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Corners like it's on rails! Driving the Land Rovers built for the railway

Land Rovers are renowned for their go-anywhere versatility, but a British firm has been taking that one step further...

Corners like it's on rails! Driving the Land Rovers built for the railway
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Why buying a 33-year old Mercedes SL is brilliant – yet brutal

Zag Ji discovered the legendary R129 Mercedes SL can come with eye-watering garage bills

Why buying a 33-year old Mercedes SL is brilliant – yet brutal
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"Councils can do more..." The truth about the pothole pandemic

The UK's roads continue to deteriorate, but just a small number of councils are investing in permanent fixes

"Councils can do more..." The truth about the pothole pandemic
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I'm a serial Lotus buyer – the Evora is better than an Elise

This Lotus enthusiast explains why his 345bhp Evora is the one car from Hethel he can't sell

I'm a serial Lotus buyer – the Evora is better than an Elise
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Public tackles speeding as authorities refuse to act

Community Speedwatch groups are on the rise as local residents feel threatened by inaction on speeding

Public tackles speeding as authorities refuse to act
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I paid £1500 to clean my 2019 Mini – it was worth every penny

If you can't face selling your car, making it look like new could be the answer

I paid £1500 to clean my 2019 Mini – it was worth every penny
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Fun for all wages: Bag a bargain sports car this spring

Factory-fresh performance is the preserve of the wealthy, but the used market is full of affordable diamonds

Fun for all wages: Bag a bargain sports car this spring
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I arrived in the UK with a bike – now I own a £225k Aston

A naturally aspirated V12, red paint and a cream interior make this one a keeper

I arrived in the UK with a bike – now I own a £225k Aston

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