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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Mat’s Car of the Day: there are great lease deals available on the Volkswagen Tayron16th Jul 2026Mat Watson has found some tempting deals on the Volkswagen Tayron – a posh seven-seater with plenty of interior space and loads of tech... -
Snap up a used example of this little city car from less than £7,00015th Jul 2026This city car has got big-car features and low running costs. And the best part is that you can buy a used example through Carwow from... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: the Renault 5 is a brilliant electric car which you can buy with your head and your heart14th Jul 2026If you’re after a small electric car which is affordable, stylish and great to drive, Mat Watson reckons you can’t do much better than... -
Mat Watson reviews the Honda Super N: I love this dinky electric car, but it’s hard to recommend13th Jul 2026Mat Watson has spent a week with the new Honda Super N – a tiny EV with loads of character, and one big problem. -
Snag this posh electric coupe-SUV with £6,500 off and 0% APR13th Jul 2026This electric SUV has a beautiful cabin and a comfortable driving experience. What’s more, you can save £6,500 on a brand-new one through... -
Grab used example of this practical family SUV from less than £13,00012th Jul 2026This practical SUV is one of the best-selling cars in the UK for a reason. The best part is that you can buy a used example through... -
Porsche 911 Turbo S vs Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS: how much faster is the flagship in a drag race?11th Jul 2026Mat Watson is racing the first hybrid Porsche 911 against the most powerful one to see just how much faster it is. -
Mat’s Car of the Day: a used Skoda Kodiaq is a brilliant family car at a bargain price11th Jul 2026If you’re after a comfortable, spacious, seven-seater family car for less than £25,000, Mat Watson has found a great deal on a used Skoda... -
New BMW X5 vs new Audi Q7: Mat Watson compares the two latest luxury SUVs to pick a winner10th Jul 2026BMW and Audi have recently revealed new, large luxury SUVs, and Mat Watson has been to see them both, tested their practicality and tried... -
“It’s just okay” – Mat Watson reviews the Peugeot 4087th Jul 2026This is the updated Peugeot 408 – a stylish, quirky family car with a big boot and lots of tech. Mat Watson has been testing it to find... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: why I’d choose the Citroen C5 Aircross over the Jaecoo 77th Jul 2026Mat Watson reckons the Citroen C5 Aircross is a brilliant family SUV, and there are some cracking deals available on this car which make... -
I drag raced the most extreme versions of every Maserati on sale to see which is quickest4th Jul 2026Mat Watson is on the startline of the Carwow drag strip with every Maserati currently on sale, and he’s going to race them down the... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: why you should buy the outgoing BMW X5 while you still can4th Jul 2026The BMW X5 is one of the best luxury SUVs out there, and with the new one going on sale soon there are some crazy deals on the outgoing... -
New MG S9 vs Chery Tiggo 8: can it beat the reigning Car of the Year? Mat Watson finds out3rd Jul 2026This is the new MG S9, and on paper it’s the best-value SUV you can buy right now. Is it a match for the Chery Tiggo 8? Mat Watson has... -
Mat’s Car of the Day: a used Citroen C5 X is the most comfortable car you can buy for less than £20,0002nd Jul 2026The Citroen C5 X may not have been a sales hit, but Mat Watson reckons it’s still a brilliant, quirky and comfortable family car which...