
David Motton
Freelance contributor
David has been a motoring journalist for nearly 25 years and is a former editor of What Car? magazine. He has written for daily newspapers, websites, company car magazines and road safety titles. David leads a secret life as a towing and caravan expert, but don’t hold that against him.
Latest car reviews by David Motton
Articles by David Motton
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The best cars for retirees in 202526th Jun 2025Are your working days behind you? Forget the gold watch – what you really deserve is a new car. Here’s our pick of the best cars for...
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Best tips for selling a car25th Jun 2025Looking to sell your car quickly and for a fair price? We run through the best tips to do it.
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What is a ghost immobiliser and how does it work?4th Jun 2025Everything you need to know about a ghost immobiliser – a type of immobiliser that uses a unique code to prevent thieves starting your car.
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Don’t fall for these 5 pointless car extras3rd Jun 2025With countless optional extras available, it’s easy to get distracted. We tell you the car add-ons that look good on paper but aren’t...
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How much does it cost to charge an electric car?3rd Jun 2025Curious about the cost of charging an electric car? Let’s break it down.
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How much is the M6 toll road?3rd Jun 2025Want to know all the details about the M6 toll? You can find them here.
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What is a Cat A, Cat B, Cat S or Cat N write-off car?3rd Jun 2025While you search for your next used car, you may spot a potential bargain described as ‘Cat S’ or ‘Cat N’. If you are wondering what that...
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What are driving licence codes and categories?3rd Jun 2025Want to know the ins and outs of the UK driving licence? You’ve come to the right place
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Electric car salary sacrifice scheme explained3rd Jun 2025Salary sacrifice schemes can offer a great route into affordable EV motoring – but how do these work?
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Road tax on electric cars: what you need to know following the Autumn 2024 budget3rd Jun 2025Do electric cars pay road tax? It’s an important question for anyone looking to make the switch to an EV, and it’s recently changed. Keep...
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UK number plates explained3rd Jun 2025March 2025 sees the arrival of the new ’25’ number plate; our guide has all the details.
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What is limp mode? Symptoms, causes, and how to fix it3rd Jun 2025Car low on power and showing warning lights? It could be in limp mode; we explain what this is, and how to fix it
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Company car tax on electric cars explained3rd Jun 2025Wondering about company car tax implications for EVs? Wonder no more…
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What does the engine management light mean?3rd Jun 2025Having the engine management light appear can be concerning, but what does this light actually mean, how serious is it, and what can you...
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What is bidirectional charging, and can your EV do it?30th May 2025Did you know some electric cars can give power back, not just take it? It’s called bidirectional charging – and here’s how it works, plus...