Meet the Parkers editorial team that brings together the best buying advice and car reviews to help Britain’s car buyers.
Our features, advice pages and in-depth reviews are designed to help you make the most informed new car choice and to hunt down the very best deals.
We drive and evaluate all the latest cars, over hundreds of miles on different roads in all conditions – so we know which cars are worth splashing your hard-earned cash on. Here’s an introduction to the Parkers experts and what matters to us when choosing our ideal car.
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Keith Adams, Parkers editor, @Keith_Adams
‘I’m addicted to buying cars, and you’ll often find me scouring the used car classified ads or pounding the dealers for my next moneypit – I mean, bargain. I’ve had my name on the logbooks of more than 250 now, which is probably not a good thing – although I’ve been driving longer than I care to admit. I’m driven by the desire to see people get a fair deal when buying their cars – and here on Parkers, I’m able to realise that goal.’
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Luke Wilkinson, Parkers deputy editor, @LT_Wilkinson
‘I started dabbling with car journalism when I was at university. As a student, I’d visit my local car dealerships in my spare time (pretending like he had some money to spend) and test drive cars. I would then rush home to write a review on what I’d driven for my own website. Highlights of my career so far include driving a V8-powered Range Rover Classic down Saville Row, redlining the David Brown Automotive Mini Remastered and tearing around Millbrook Proving Ground in a McLaren 720S.’
CJ Hubbard, head of the digital automotive hub, @ir_427
‘It’s a fascinating time to be a motoring writer, as the world tries to align itself with the continuing need for personal mobility and growing concerns about the environment and the future of the planet. My ambition is to help deliver content, including news, reviews and advice, that reflects this modern reality in a practical, interesting and entertaining way. Making Parkers.co.uk the destination for trustworthy information that’s also good to read.’
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Tom Webster, deputy head of the digital automotive hub, @TCRWebster
‘The van market is a fascinating and crucial one with a wonderfully diverse set of needs and desires behind the purchasing decisions. A small local start-up doesn’t need the same thing as a large company delivering goods across the country. Your van is likely to be somewhere you spend a major part of your working day and therefore your life, so choosing which one is best is an important decision. I want to help make that as easy as possible and to break down the jargon into relatable terms.’
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Steve ‘Percy’ Lawman, senior product content manager
‘I get the chance to drive and assess nearly every car the team reviews, which really helps when answering reader enquiries. I loved the Fast Ford era and during the ’80s owned several RSs including a first generation Ford Escort ‘Burton’ RS2000, a Sierra RS Cosworth, Mk1 and Mk2 Escort RS Turbos and a Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth. In 1993 I nearly bought an RS500.’
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Alan Taylor-Jones, new cars editor, @alantaylorjones
‘I have been writing about cars professionally since 2015, but I’ve been obsessed with them since not long after birth. How obsessed? Well, I named my first teddy bear General after General Motors… Since turning professional I’ve tested all manner of cars, from campervans and pickup trucks to low slung sports cars and racy hot hatches and all points in between. There’s little I enjoy more than geeking out over the latest new cars and being amongst the first to drive them. Once I’ve had my fill, I’ll tell you exactly how they stack up against rivals, and I’m not afraid to call something out for being rubbish.’
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Richard Kilpatrick, used cars editor, @rtkdrives
‘How cars fit into life, society, identity and self-esteem has always fascinated me; working with Parkers has expanded that understanding quite dramatically too. I’ve gone from tiny 2CVs to huge American V8s in the search for the perfect car for me – and now, it’s all about helping you find the perfect car for you, via used cars, advice and your weekly newsletters! ’
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Graham King, senior staff writer, @HeadBoltz
‘A new car, even a used car, is the second biggest purchase you’ll ever make after your house, so it’s vital you’re as well educated as possible about a prospective purchase. But that doesn’t just mean working out which cars are your best options, it’s also knowing what all the gadgets and gizmos do and how to use them. Especially at a time when even entry-level models are stuffed to the brim with tech.’
Seth Walton, staff writer, @sethwmwalton_
‘I’m a fervent believer that cars should be kept impeccably maintained. No matter the model or the badge it wears, a car should be a source of immense pride to its owner, but they take care, commitment, and dedication to upkeep. Some might call a double shampoo pressure wash with alloy dusting followed by a few licks of a tyre dressing and a hand-applied coat of carnauba wax excessive. I’d call that a lunch break.’
Tim Pollard, editorial director, @TimPollardCars
‘Is there any such thing as a bad car nowadays? Real stinkers are few and far between, as quality standards have risen across the board. Yet there’s still a gulf between the merely average and the truly exceptional – and identifying great new vehicles is what drives me and the Parkers team every day. There’s no greater thrill in this job than finding a car which rips up the established order of things to set new class standards. And as a father of two, I always have an eye out for cars combining practicality, value and fun.’
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James Dennison, head of automotive video, @JDennisonCars
‘My passion for the all-things-four-wheels stretches as far back as I can remember and I’ve been lucky enough to continue that over the last few years at both Parkers.co.uk and sister title CAR magazine. For me, finding the right car for the right person is one of my favourite parts of the job, especially when you watch one of our video reviews! Together, with a talented team of videographers, we go out in all weathers to bring you detailed reviews of the latest cars to supplement what you’ll find on the website. The resulting videos are then published on the Parkers YouTube channel. If you’re unsure about anything or have a question about one of the cars, be sure to drop us a comment and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.’
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Ryan Gilmore, deputy commercial content editor, @RyanGilmore_
‘Nothing fills me with more joy than working on a car to make it better. Whether it be cleaning or some basic tooling, cars are a big part of our lives and every motorist will need a selection of accessories to keep them looking their best. I’m fortunate to be able to test a lot of products, and from ice scrapers to pressure washers, my goal is to ensure that your hard-earned cash is being spent on the best equipment possible.’
Aaron Hussain, commercial content writer, @AaronHcars
‘Writing about my passion for cars stems as far back as my A-Level days. What I hadn’t foreseen was just how much change the industry was shaken up since. Now, it seems looking after your car has become more important than ever, and my drive is to provide people with the best advice possible.’
Alex Boyd, commercial content writer
‘I am a Commercial Content Writer for CAR and Parkers specialising in power tools and pressure washers. I’m still a big fan of the cars from the ’70s and 80’s, am a lapsed member of the IAM and enjoy driving all types of vehicles, from his first mark 2 Ford Escort to Tri-Axle Double Decker buses. In my spare time, I enjoy DIY, travel, and music.’
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