John Evans

John Evans
Title: Special correspondent

John is a freelance journalist and a former staff member of Autocar (1994-98). Other staff positions he has held include deputy editor of Autocar’s sister title What Car?, and editor of Practical Caravan magazine.

As a former car salesman turned consumer editor he has written extensively about the new and used car market and consumer issues. In recent years, he has contributed news and feature stories on these topics, as well as more general features on everything from how to build an ice cream van to exploring abandoned cars in front gardens. He also contributes to Autocar Business.

John is a former Guild of Motoring Writers Journalist of the Year and is the motoring editor of the RAC Club members magazine, Pell-Mell & Woodcote.

John is an expert in:

  • Used cars
  • Used car buying
  • Classic cars
  • Automotive industry

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Interceptor insanity: This mad Jensen's button gives it 3000hp

This Nos-equipped Interceptor has a stripped-out body, a manual gearbox and a 200mph top speed

Interceptor insanity: This mad Jensen's button gives it 3000hp
News

Freelander's back - but the brilliant Land Rover original is only £2k

The Freelander 2 is a rugged, reliable, desirable family SUV – and a bargain, if you buy carefully

Freelander's back - but the brilliant Land Rover original is only £2k
News

Buying a used car? Be wary of the dealer's pre-sale inspection

Dealers love to boast about pre-sale preparation, but the most of these checks protect the seller more than the buyer

Buying a used car? Be wary of the dealer's pre-sale inspection
News

A current Range Rover for £8000? How to bag a bargain Evoque

The Mk2 Evoque is a stylish, capable premium SUV, but it isn't fault-free

A current Range Rover for £8000? How to bag a bargain Evoque
News

The pro racer who turned his A-Class into a 220bhp GTI chaser

Racing driver Bryn Calder has done 45,000 miles in his A-Class – and it was cheaper to insure than a Fiesta

The pro racer who turned his A-Class into a 220bhp GTI chaser
News

Finding cars for stars: Meet the celebrity world's best car broker

When celebs, sports icons, and movie directors need a new set of wheels, who do they turn to?

Finding cars for stars: Meet the celebrity world's best car broker
News

The 800bhp Lamborghini Urus that tows vintage race cars

Rich Briggs-Price uses his £200k plug-in hybrid SUV to haul his Auto Union race car – and his poodle

The 800bhp Lamborghini Urus that tows vintage race cars
News

From XM to E46: BMW dealers are re-training to keep classics alive

Got an E36 or an E46? You can now give it the new car treatment with main dealer servicing

From XM to E46: BMW dealers are re-training to keep classics alive
News

Never sell again: The top 30 used cars you can keep forever

Dissatisfied with your various dalliances? Perhaps the time has come to settle down with a true 'lifer'

Never sell again: The top 30 used cars you can keep forever
Opinion

Beat the '76-plate discounts - save big on a nearly-new car

Dealers will be shifting as many new cars as they can as the new '76' plate comes in

Beat the '76-plate discounts - save big on a nearly-new car
News

'I love my Toyota Supra - so I'm planning to give it 1000bhp'

Too fast? Too furious? Not yet, says this ambitious Supra owner with Veyron-baiting ambitions

'I love my Toyota Supra - so I'm planning to give it 1000bhp'

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