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

Articles by John Evans

jaguar xf sportbrake front three quarter

News

JLR faces ongoing supply issues - a year after apologies

Repair backlog and parts availability remain a problem for customers, despite assurances

28 October 2024

JLR faces ongoing supply issues - a year after apologies

LEAD pic JE lampost charging news

News

Lamp-post chargers under threat from councils and ICE drivers

Faulty chargers and empty charging bays in hard-to-park areas are drawing criticism

20 September 2024

Lamp-post chargers under threat from councils and ICE drivers

Tanoshi car event feature

News

Donuts not welcome: attending a new breed of car meet

Tanoshi's meets emphasise community and inclusivity – we find out what's what

8 September 2024

Donuts not welcome: attending a new breed of car meet

News

Welcome to the jumble: we visit the ultimate car parts sale

Pull up your haggling socks – motoring odds and sods abound on the UK’s thriving autojumble scene

1 September 2024

Welcome to the jumble: we visit the ultimate car parts sale

Written off cars

News

How written-off cars are dangerously resold for profit

The salvage repair business is thriving, but is it safe and are rules being broken?

19 August 2024

How written-off cars are dangerously resold for profit

Best value used cars Ford Puma

News

The best value used cars for enthusiasts

We bring you 15 of the most sensible, well-priced and genuinely fun used cars on the market today

15 August 2024

The best value used cars for enthusiasts

News

Motorists warned of ‘crash for cash’ moped scams

Moped riders are deliberately crashing into cars to cash in on insurance – and cases are on the up

14 August 2024

Motorists warned of ‘crash for cash’ moped scams

Ford Puma front static

We found our Puma at Motorpoint's Peterborough site

News

How to get a nearly-new Ford Puma for less than £19,000

The Puma's combination of ability, desirability, equipment make it a compelling option on the used market

7 August 2024

How to get a nearly-new Ford Puma for less than £19,000

Ford Fiesta front three quarter

The most popular cars in early 2024 were petrol superminis – and Ford’s Fiesta was the top seller

News

Higher prices and limited options push car buyers from new to used

Motor trade is struggling to shift new cars, with some dealers considering dropping their franchises

19 July 2024

Higher prices and limited options push car buyers from new to used

Citroën Grand C4 Picasso

Car review

Used Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2014-2018 review

Citroen's largest MPV wants to combine pizzazz with polished and practical family travel - does it?

2 July 2024

Used Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 2014-2018 review

car body in a factory

Semiconductor shortages resulted in changes in production

News

How 'Covid cars' are affecting the used car market

Cars with mismatching equipment levels and spec sheets delivered during the pandemic are hitting dealers

2 July 2024

How 'Covid cars' are affecting the used car market

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