John Rawlings
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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What is an international driving permit (IDP)?8th Mar 2024Find out the ins and outs of International Driving Permits (IDPs) with our comprehensive guide.
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What to look for when buying a used car: Get car-changing confident7th Mar 2024After a used car bargain but not sure what to look out for? Read our detailed used car buying guide…
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Post Offices to stop issuing International Driving Permits7th Mar 2024Post Offices will stop selling International Driving Permits from 1 April 2024. Instead, there’s a (hopefully) more convenient option. If...
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What is aquaplaning and how to avoid it7th Mar 2024Find out all you need to know about aquaplaning
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Men vs women: What do they prioritise when buying a car?7th Mar 2024We ran a study to find out the differences between what men and women prioritise when choosing a new car.
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Is replacing physical controls with touchscreens in cars a safety issue?6th Mar 2024Are touchscreens a distraction and dangerous for drivers compared to using conventional physical buttons or switches on the dashboard?
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Spring budget 2024: what does it mean for motorists?6th Mar 2024The Chancellor’s spring budget has been announced, but what does this mean for motorists? Read on to find out.
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Selling a modified car4th Mar 2024Looking to sell your modified car? This guide explains the best steps you should take…
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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...