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 11 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.
Mat Watson is also the author of Auto Biography: An Utterly Unbiased Guide to Every Car that Matters, published by Penguin.
In 2016 he moved to Carwow to launch the new YouTube channel, which has since surpassed 11 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.
Mat Watson is also the author of Auto Biography: An Utterly Unbiased Guide to Every Car that Matters, published by Penguin.
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Articles by Mat Watson
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Mat’s Car of the Day: why you should think about a Jaecoo 8 instead of an Audi Q720th Oct 2026The Jaecoo 8 is a spacious and premium-feeling Chinese seven-seater which you can lease for a fraction of the cost of an Audi Q7. Here’s... -
Mat’s deal of the day: get over £5,500 off the top-spec version of the Hyundai Ioniq 319th Oct 2026Want a striking electric car with an impressive range and sporty looks? Well, this deal could be one for you. -
Is the best British car you can buy a Nissan Leaf? Mat Watson finds out19th Oct 2026The new Nissan Leaf is sleeker, smarter and more capable than ever before – but can it take on the best electric cars on sale? Mat Watson... -
Mat’s deal of the day: grab this two-year-old Vauxhall Astra Electric from less than £15,50018th Oct 2026This all-electric family hatchback has smart styling and a well-sized boot. The best part? You can snag a used example that’s just two... -
Mat Watson gives his honest verdict on the new Tesla Roadster16th Oct 2026Tesla has just launched the new Roadster after nine years of setbacks and delays. Mat Watson has been watching the reveal, and these are... -
Mat’s deal of the day: you can get the handsome Volvo XC40 from less than £20,00016th Oct 2026This handsome SUV is in the UK’s best-seller list. What’s more is you can get it for a right bargain when you buy used. -
Mat’s Car of the Day: the Skoda Kodiaq vRS is a seven-seater with the heart of a hot hatch15th Oct 2026If you’re after a sporty family car with space for seven, the Skoda Kodiaq vRS is worth a look. Mat Watson has also found a lease deal... -
Mat’s deal of the day: the eye-catching Citroen e-C3 could be yours from less than £175 per month14th Oct 2026This is one of the cheapest electric cars you can buy. But if you don’t want to commit to buying one, then this lease deal might do the... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: here’s why I’d buy a used Toyota RAV4 over the new one13th Oct 2026The all-new Toyota RAV4 is a great family car, but it’s a bit too expensive compared to its alternatives. Mat Watson has found a used... -
£50k for a RAV4! Has Toyota gone too far? Mat Watson gives his honest verdict12th Oct 2026The new Toyota RAV4 is smarter, sharper and more efficient than ever before – but is it worth £50,000? Mat Watson finds out. -
Mat’s deal of the day: you can get a whopping £12,600 off the sleek-looking BYD Sealion 712th Oct 2026It’ll be hard to ignore this deal on this Chinese electric SUV, especially since you can save over a staggering £12,600 on one. -
Mat’s deal of the day: the Ford Puma Gen-E is a practical EV you can get from less than £18,00011th Oct 2026This car an electric powertrain to the UK’s best-selling car of the year so far – and you get it for a right bargain when you buy used. -
Drag race: what will win between Porsche’s most powerful road car and its fastest road car?10th Oct 2026Mat Watson is drag racing the new Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric against the latest 911 Turbo S to find out if power is more important... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: I love the Polestar 3, and you can save £10,00010th Oct 2026The Polestar 3 is fast, comfortable, luxurious, and surprisingly efficient. Mat Watson has found a great deal on it as well. -
Mat’s deal of the day: the sensible and spacious Skoda Karoq could be yours from less than £240 per month9th Oct 2026Did you know this well-built family SUV could be yours from less than £240 per month? Check out this great lease deal.