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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What is an SUV?
10th Jan 2025
This Carwow guide will explain what an SUV is, what SUV stands for, and the different types of SUV car
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Manual vs automatic cars: which is better?
10th Jan 2025
Automatic vs manual gearbox cars – want to ditch your manual gearbox and clutch pedal, but need advice on which automatic to choose? Then...
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What is a car infotainment system?
10th Jan 2025
Confused by the latest motoring jargon? Our guide should help explain infotainment – one of the newest buzzwords in the auto world
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How much is a scrap car worth?
6th Jan 2025
If you want to know how much a scrap car is worth, we’ve got everything you need to consider.
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Driving an electric car in winter: tips and advice
2nd Jan 2025
How much of a problem is cold weather for an EV? And what can you do to minimise the effects of cold weather on your electric car? Read...
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The 10 best Range Rover Evoque alternatives you can buy right now
19th Dec 2024
The Range Rover Evoque is a fantastic small SUV with striking looks and a premium image, but there are plenty of alternatives to consider…
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Do classic cars hold their value?
16th Dec 2024
Classic cars can be a great investment. The most sought-after classics hold their value – or better still, become more valuable over...
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Does a new engine add value to a car?
16th Dec 2024
There may come a time when you need to fit a new engine to your car. Like any mechanical component, the engine will wear over time and...
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What is a V5C? A guide to your V5 logbook
13th Dec 2024
You’ve likely heard of a V5C, also known as a car logbook, but what is it exactly? This guide explains…
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What is a catalytic converter and how does it work?
14th Nov 2024
You’ve likely heard about a catalytic converter, but why does your car need one? This guide explains…
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Who is the registered keeper of a lease car?
12th Nov 2024
This Carwow advice guide explains who is the registered keeper of a lease car and what responsibilities the registered keeper of a lease...
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How to clean car headlights
7th Nov 2024
Dirty headlights not only make your car look awful – they can dangerously reduce visibility at night. Here are the best ways to clean them
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Euro NCAP slams BYD electric car’s assisted driving tech
23rd Oct 2024
The safety experts have rated five new cars, with the BYD Atto 3 at the bottom of the pile
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Range Anxiety: what it is and how to overcome it
23rd Oct 2024
Discover practical tips and solutions to overcome range anxiety – the fear of running out of power while driving an electric car
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What is a clearway?
13th Sep 2024
Wondering what a clearway is, what an urban clearway is or what a red route is? We have the answers
What is an SUV?10th Jan 2025This Carwow guide will explain what an SUV is, what SUV stands for, and the different types of SUV car
Manual vs automatic cars: which is better?10th Jan 2025Automatic vs manual gearbox cars – want to ditch your manual gearbox and clutch pedal, but need advice on which automatic to choose? Then...
What is a car infotainment system?10th Jan 2025Confused by the latest motoring jargon? Our guide should help explain infotainment – one of the newest buzzwords in the auto world
How much is a scrap car worth?6th Jan 2025If you want to know how much a scrap car is worth, we’ve got everything you need to consider.
Driving an electric car in winter: tips and advice2nd Jan 2025How much of a problem is cold weather for an EV? And what can you do to minimise the effects of cold weather on your electric car? Read...
The 10 best Range Rover Evoque alternatives you can buy right now19th Dec 2024The Range Rover Evoque is a fantastic small SUV with striking looks and a premium image, but there are plenty of alternatives to consider…
Do classic cars hold their value?16th Dec 2024Classic cars can be a great investment. The most sought-after classics hold their value – or better still, become more valuable over...
Does a new engine add value to a car?16th Dec 2024There may come a time when you need to fit a new engine to your car. Like any mechanical component, the engine will wear over time and...
What is a V5C? A guide to your V5 logbook13th Dec 2024You’ve likely heard of a V5C, also known as a car logbook, but what is it exactly? This guide explains…
What is a catalytic converter and how does it work?14th Nov 2024You’ve likely heard about a catalytic converter, but why does your car need one? This guide explains…
Who is the registered keeper of a lease car?12th Nov 2024This Carwow advice guide explains who is the registered keeper of a lease car and what responsibilities the registered keeper of a lease...
How to clean car headlights7th Nov 2024Dirty headlights not only make your car look awful – they can dangerously reduce visibility at night. Here are the best ways to clean them
Euro NCAP slams BYD electric car’s assisted driving tech23rd Oct 2024The safety experts have rated five new cars, with the BYD Atto 3 at the bottom of the pile
Range Anxiety: what it is and how to overcome it23rd Oct 2024Discover practical tips and solutions to overcome range anxiety – the fear of running out of power while driving an electric car
What is a clearway?13th Sep 2024Wondering what a clearway is, what an urban clearway is or what a red route is? We have the answers