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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Thieves continue to target VW badges after a decade of problems

Hundreds of badges have been stolen to date as thieves target valuable sensor packages

Thieves continue to target VW badges after a decade of problems
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Why car buyers should still care about depreciation

PCP deals have put depreciation out of mind for most motorists, but it could soon bite back

Why car buyers should still care about depreciation
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My 85-year-old Jeep is perfect for driving to the shops

Ready for action: Simple and reliable Jeep is easy to work on and appreciate

My 85-year-old Jeep is perfect for driving to the shops
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Call for action as speed limit assist tech fails real-world tests

Intelligent speed assist misreads up to one in four sign changes, prompting safety body to call for tougher rules

Call for action as speed limit assist tech fails real-world tests
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My 151k-mile Discovery could go pop – it's still the perfect workhorse

With 151,000 miles on the clock, it's done well so far, but there's still plenty to go wrong

My 151k-mile Discovery could go pop – it's still the perfect workhorse
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My 70-year-old V8 Chevy 350 is easier to live with than a Ford Focus

This heavily modified supercharged Small-block also proves patience is a virtue

My 70-year-old V8 Chevy 350 is easier to live with than a Ford Focus
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My 1992 V8 Range Rover only costs me £100 in repairs each year

It's rare to find a Mk1 Range Rover used as intended, but this one is

My 1992 V8 Range Rover only costs me £100 in repairs each year
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UK cars are older than ever, but buyers still fear 100k miles

Most buyers would steer clear but DVLA data shows cars – including EVs and hybrids – are living longer

UK cars are older than ever, but buyers still fear 100k miles
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I built a Renault 5 from Lego – now you might be able to buy it

Civil engineer Dave Collins tells us how he built a superb recreation of the Renault 5 Turbo 3E

I built a Renault 5 from Lego – now you might be able to buy it
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Anything goes: The budget rally where it's Micra vs Modus vs MX-5

It is one of the UK's fastest growing motorsports for amateurs - where low-cost of entry is the big attraction

Anything goes: The budget rally where it's Micra vs Modus vs MX-5
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I sold my classic BMW 7 Series - and bought it back better than ever

Vip Kukanathan loved his 7 Series so much that he bought it back off the next owner - with a bonus

I sold my classic BMW 7 Series - and bought it back better than ever

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