Mat Watson
Chief Content Officer
Mat has been a motoring journalist for more than two decades, starting out writing for magazines at Dennis Publishing before moving on to present the Auto Express and CarBuyer YouTube channels.
In 2016 he moved to Carwow to launch the new YouTube channel, which has since surpassed 8 million subscribers. Mat is also Chief Content Officer, overseeing all editorial content across the company's websites in the UK, Spain and Germany.
As well as his YouTube exploits, Mat has also presented for television, including a 10-part ITV4 series called I Want That Car, where he helped people buy their dream used motor.
In 2016 he moved to Carwow to launch the new YouTube channel, which has since surpassed 8 million subscribers. Mat is also Chief Content Officer, overseeing all editorial content across the company's websites in the UK, Spain and Germany.
As well as his YouTube exploits, Mat has also presented for television, including a 10-part ITV4 series called I Want That Car, where he helped people buy their dream used motor.
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Articles by Mat Watson
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Buy any BYD and get £500 back – that’s a year of free charging3rd May 2026This fast-growing Chinese brand is making waves in the UK. And now you get £500 cashback – roughly what you’d spend on a year of EV... -
Can the new Zeekr 8X beat a Ferrari in a drag race? Mat Watson finds out2nd May 2026The Zeekr 8X is a new plug-in hybrid SUV from China which is packing an insane amount of power, but can it beat its rivals from Ferrari,... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: the Skoda Kodiaq is fantastic for families, especially with over £4,000 off2nd May 2026Skoda makes some of the most practical family cars out there, and the Kodiaq is its biggest SUV. Here’s why you should consider making... -
Can you buy a good electric car for less than £3,000? I bought two to find out1st May 2026Electric cars are expensive, right? Well not necessarily. Mat Watson has bought two used EVs, both costing less than £3,000, and he’s... -
Snag a used example of this efficient small car from less than £11,5001st May 2026This small car is good to drive and comes with generous standard equipment. What’s more, you can grab a used example through Carwow from... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: a used Mini Electric is an affordable way to go electric in style30th Apr 2026If you’re after a small electric car with bags of character, the Mini Electric fits the bill. It’s pretty affordable as a new car, but... -
Lease this charming electric car from less than £160 per month29th Apr 2026Find out why you should lease this great-looking and practical electric hatchback, which could be yours from less than £160 per month... -
New BMW iX3 vs Tesla Model Y vs Audi Q6 e-tron: are German SUVs too expensive?28th Apr 2026Mat Watson is putting the all-new BMW iX3 up against its rivals from Tesla and Audi to find out if BMW’s most important car in decades is... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: the Peugeot 3008 is a great BMW alternative for £255 per month28th Apr 2026Shopping for a premium and stylish SUV doesn’t limit you to the posh German brands – the Peugeot 3008 is also a great choice. Mat Watson... -
This former Car of the Year now has £1,675 off and 0% APR27th Apr 2026This SUV combines stylish design with strong value for money. In addition, savings of over £1,675 are available via Carwow, alongside 0%... -
Lease this baby off-roader from less than £190 per month26th Apr 2026Find out why you should lease this great little city car with funky baby 4×4 styling, which could be yours from less than £190 per month... -
Ferrari vs Lamborghini drag race: Speciale vs Pista vs STO vs Performante25th Apr 2026Mat Watson has gathered four different iterations of the Lamborghini Huracan, along with their equivalents from Ferrari for a drag race... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: a used Land Rover Discovery is a great way to go off-roading in comfort25th Apr 2026A recent off-road battle between the Chery Tiggo 9 and the Land Rover Discovery has Mat Watson browsing the classifieds, and it turns out... -
Should you buy a Volkswagen Golf or a Honda Civic? Mat Watson finds out24th Apr 2026The Volkswagen Golf and Honda Civic are two great family hatchbacks which are well-equipped, good to drive and practical, but which one’s... -
Snap up a used example of this superb small car from less than £14,00024th Apr 2026This small car has got plenty of standard equipment and is good fun to drive. What’s more, you can snag a used example through Carwow...