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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Mat’s Car of the Day: the Smart #1 is a used bargain if you’re after a small, stylish electric SUV16th Apr 2026Mat Watson liked the Smart #1 when he reviewed it, and now there are some great deals to be found on second-hand examples. -
Snap up this premium hatchback with over £9,900 off15th Apr 2026This premium hatchback is well-equipped and has excellent build quality. The best part? You can save over a whopping £9,900 on a new one... -
Can the Chery Tiggo 9 beat a Land Rover off road? Mat Watson finds out14th Apr 2026The Chery Tiggo 9 may be almost £20,000 cheaper than a Land Rover Discovery, but can it match that car’s off-road ability? Mat Watson is... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: the Citroen C5 Aircross is the most comfortable SUV you can buy for £30,00014th Apr 2026Mat Watson was hugely impressed by the Citroen C5 Aircross when he tested it, and the latest deals available through Carwow make it even... -
Fancy leasing this practical estate from less than £290 per month?13th Apr 2026Here’s why you should lease this practical estate with high-tech interior, which could be yours from less than £290 per month through... -
Save over £5,600 on this stylish electric saloon12th Apr 2026This electric saloon is comfortable, well-equipped, and genuinely fun to drive. What’s more, you can save over £5,600 on a new one... -
Lease this electric saloon with unique styling from £260 per month10th Apr 2026Find out why you should lease this electric saloon with a futuristic design and impressive levels of kit, which could be yours from £260... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: The Jaecoo 7 is a stylish customer with Range Rover looks for a bargain price9th Apr 2026The Jaecoo 7 definitely serves looks above and beyond what you’d expect for its price tag, and you can snip one up with big savings... -
You can get 300+ miles of electric range for £300 a month with this Skoda Elroq lease deal8th Apr 2026The Skoda Elroq is one of the best electric family cars I’ve driven, and with monthly leasing prices like this it’s well worth considering -
Snap up a used example of this jacked-up hatchback from less than £12,0008th Apr 2026This hatchback has got chunky looks and a highly efficient hybrid engine. What’s more, you can snag a used example through Carwow from... -
Snag this comfy and roomy electric car with over £6,700 off6th Apr 2026This SUV gives you up to 375 miles of range and is comfortable to drive. The best part? You can save over £6,700 on a brand-new model... -
Lease this handsome electric SUV from £260 per month5th Apr 2026Find out why you should lease this electric SUV that offers decent range, which could be yours from £260 per month through Carwow. -
Lamborghinis vs electric cars: which is fastest in a drag race?4th Apr 2026What will happen in a drag race between a bunch of Lamborghinis and some family-friendly electric cars? Mat Watson is going to find out. -
Mat’s Car of the Day: the Suzuki Swift is a steal at just £175 per month4th Apr 2026If you’re after a cheap and cheerful small car which is good fun to drive, Mat Watson reckons you’ll want to check out the Suzuki Swift. -
Grab a used example of this peppy sports car from less than £13,5003rd Apr 2026This sports car is great value and wonderful to drive. What’s more, you can snap up a used example through Carwow from less than £13,500.