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Ben Custard

Ben is our Senior Content Editor, helping to keep our news, reviews and guides updated and accurate. After finishing his Journalism degree in 2017, he wrote for a string of car websites including this one. In January 2019 he joined the team full-time, and won a ‘rising star’ industry award a year later. He’s keen on hot hatches, estate cars and obscure Japanese cars, and usually works remotely with the Gloucestershire countryside as a backdrop.

BMW 5 Series hybrid review (2019-2024)
BMW 5 Series
In-depth reviews

BMW 5 Series hybrid review (2019-2024)

“This pair of punchy PHEVs offer everything you’d expect from a 5 Series, plus excellent CO2 emissions"
5 Jun 2024
Ford Mondeo owner reviews
Ford Mondeo hatchback
In-depth reviews

Ford Mondeo owner reviews

"The most recent Ford Mondeo is a quiet and relaxing cruiser, with efficient engines, but previous versions were more fun to drive"
8 Mar 2024
Ford Mondeo hatchback review (2014-2022)
Ford Mondeo hatchback
In-depth reviews

Ford Mondeo hatchback review (2014-2022)

"The most recent Ford Mondeo is a quiet and relaxing cruiser, with efficient engines, but previous versions were more fun to drive"
8 Mar 2024
Toyota Land Cruiser review (2009-2023): owner reviews
Toyota Land Cruiser driving
In-depth reviews

Toyota Land Cruiser review (2009-2023): owner reviews

"The Toyota Land Cruiser is mighty off-road and boasts bulletproof reliability. It's luxurious, but it’s expensive to buy and run"
1 Mar 2024
Toyota Land Cruiser review (2009-2023)
Toyota Land Cruiser driving
In-depth reviews

Toyota Land Cruiser review (2009-2023)

"The Toyota Land Cruiser is mighty off-road and boasts bulletproof reliability. It's luxurious, but it’s expensive to buy and run"
1 Mar 2024
MINI Electric review – retro-styled EV fun, but a limited range
MINI Electric
In-depth reviews

MINI Electric review – retro-styled EV fun, but a limited range

"The MINI Electric is quick and stylish but its shortcomings mean you may not want it as your only car”
8 Feb 2024
Citroën C3 owner reviews
Citroen C3 hatchback front 3/4 tracking
In-depth reviews

Citroën C3 owner reviews

“The Citroen C3 is now just as quirky as iconic models from the French firm’s past, boasting novel features that help it stand out”
13 Nov 2023
Citroën C3 hatchback review (2017-2024): owner reviews
Citroen C3 hatchback front 3/4 tracking
In-depth reviews

Citroën C3 hatchback review (2017-2024): owner reviews

“The Citroen C3 is now just as quirky as iconic models from the French firm’s past, boasting novel features that help it stand out”
13 Nov 2023
Citroën C3 hatchback review (2017-2024)
Citroen C3 hatchback front 3/4 tracking
In-depth reviews

Citroën C3 hatchback review (2017-2024)

“The Citroen C3 is now just as quirky as iconic models from the French firm’s past, boasting novel features that help it stand out”
13 Nov 2023
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Ford Tourneo Custom review (2013-2023)
Ford Tourneo Custom driving
In-depth reviews

Ford Tourneo Custom review (2013-2023)

“The Transit-based Ford Tourneo Custom is unsurprisingly practical and seats up to nine people”
16 Oct 2023
Renault Kadjar owner reviews
New Renault Kadjar header image
In-depth reviews

Renault Kadjar owner reviews

“The Renault Kadjar is a good family SUV, thanks to its attractive design, practical interior and affordable running costs”
16 Aug 2023
Renault Kadjar SUV review (2015-2022)
New Renault Kadjar header image
In-depth reviews

Renault Kadjar SUV review (2015-2022)

“The Renault Kadjar is a good family SUV, thanks to its attractive design, practical interior and affordable running costs”
16 Aug 2023
Volkswagen Polo GTI hatchback owner reviews
Volkswagen Polo GTI facelift driving
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Polo GTI hatchback owner reviews

“What it lacks in excitement, the Volkswagen Polo GTI makes up for with fantastic all-round appeal and a classy interior”
31 Jul 2023
Volkswagen Polo GTI hatchback review
Volkswagen Polo GTI facelift driving
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Polo GTI hatchback review

“What it lacks in excitement, the Volkswagen Polo GTI makes up for with fantastic all-round appeal and a classy interior”
31 Jul 2023
Jaguar XF owner reviews
Jaguar XF saloon review
In-depth reviews

Jaguar XF owner reviews

“The Jaguar XF is a stylish, spacious and efficient executive car, with up-to-date tech and a sporty driving character”
8 Jun 2023
Jaguar XF saloon review
Jaguar XF saloon review
In-depth reviews

Jaguar XF saloon review

“The Jaguar XF is a stylish, spacious and efficient executive car, with up-to-date tech and a sporty driving character”
8 Jun 2023
Alfa Romeo Giulia owner reviews
Alfa Romeo Giulia facelift
In-depth reviews

Alfa Romeo Giulia owner reviews

"The Alfa Romeo Giulia is a stylish, luxurious and great-to-drive alternative to established executive saloons like the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Cl…
8 Jun 2023
Alfa Romeo Giulia saloon review
Alfa Romeo Giulia facelift
In-depth reviews

Alfa Romeo Giulia saloon review

"The Alfa Romeo Giulia is a stylish, luxurious and great-to-drive alternative to established executive saloons like the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Cl…
8 Jun 2023
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Mazda2 hatchback review
Mazda2 2023 facelift
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Mazda2 hatchback review

“The Mazda2 is a supermini with neat styling, tidy handling and low running costs”
5 Jun 2023
Mazda2 owner reviews
Mazda2 2023 facelift
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Mazda2 owner reviews

“The Mazda2 is a supermini with neat styling, tidy handling and low running costs”
5 Jun 2023
Ford Focus ST Estate review
Ford Focus ST Estate
In-depth reviews

Ford Focus ST Estate review

"The Ford Focus ST Estate is just as good to drive as the hatchback but has a much bigger boot"
3 May 2023
Ford Focus ST estate owner reviews
Ford Focus ST Estate
In-depth reviews

Ford Focus ST estate owner reviews

"The Ford Focus ST Estate is just as good to drive as the hatchback but has a much bigger boot"
3 May 2023
Jeep Compass owner reviews
2022 Jeep Compass 4xe
In-depth reviews

Jeep Compass owner reviews

"Offering more space than the Renegade and better driving manners than the rugged Wrangler, the Jeep Compass is a capable SUV with its own individual …
18 Apr 2023
Jeep Compass SUV review
2022 Jeep Compass 4xe
In-depth reviews

Jeep Compass SUV review

"Offering more space than the Renegade and better driving manners than the rugged Wrangler, the Jeep Compass is a capable SUV with its own individual …
18 Apr 2023
SsangYong Musso pickup review
Carbuyer best pickup SsangYong Musso
In-depth reviews

SsangYong Musso pickup review

“The SsangYong Musso pickup is better value than many other trucks, but it’s not as good to drive”
31 Mar 2023
Genesis GV60 SUV review
Genesis GV60 SUV
In-depth reviews

Genesis GV60 SUV review

"The Genesis GV60 is the new brand’s only dedicated electric car, but it’s also one of its most impressive models"
30 Mar 2023
The top 8 fastest SUVs
The fastest SUVs
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The top 8 fastest SUVs

When you want luxury, space and performance, a premium SUV can be the perfect solution
24 Mar 2023
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Mazda6 Tourer estate (2012-2022) review
Mazda6 Tourer
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Mazda6 Tourer estate (2012-2022) review

"The Mazda6 Tourer is a fun-to-drive and good-looking estate, but some will miss the now-deleted diesel options"
23 Mar 2023
Mazda6 Tourer estate owner reviews
Mazda6 Tourer
In-depth reviews

Mazda6 Tourer estate owner reviews

"The Mazda6 Tourer is a fun-to-drive and good-looking estate, but some will miss the now-deleted diesel options"
23 Mar 2023
Volvo XC90 Recharge hybrid review
Volvo XC90 Recharge
In-depth reviews

Volvo XC90 Recharge hybrid review

“The Volvo XC90 Recharge is stylish, luxurious and desirable but it’s not the most economical large hybrid SUV”
22 Mar 2023
Volvo XC90 hybrid owner reviews
Volvo XC90 Recharge
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Volvo XC90 hybrid owner reviews

“The Volvo XC90 Recharge is stylish, luxurious and desirable but it’s not the most economical large hybrid SUV”
22 Mar 2023
MINI Clubman owner reviews
MINI Clubman driving through a town
In-depth reviews

MINI Clubman owner reviews

“With its unconventional styling and twin boot doors, the MINI Clubman offers an appealingly left-field alternative to the traditional family hatchbac…
21 Mar 2023
MINI Clubman estate review
MINI Clubman driving through a town
In-depth reviews

MINI Clubman estate review

“With its unconventional styling and twin boot doors, the MINI Clubman offers an appealingly left-field alternative to the traditional family hatchbac…
21 Mar 2023
Nissan Micra hatchback (2016-2022) review
Nissan Micra
In-depth reviews

Nissan Micra hatchback (2016-2022) review

"The Micra has made a welcome return to form, shedding its dowdy image to become a fun, stylish and desirable supermini"
20 Mar 2023
Nissan Micra owner reviews
Nissan Micra
In-depth reviews

Nissan Micra owner reviews

"The Micra has made a welcome return to form, shedding its dowdy image to become a fun, stylish and desirable supermini"
20 Mar 2023
MINI Countryman owner reviews
2020 MINI Countryman SUV
In-depth reviews

MINI Countryman owner reviews

"The MINI Countryman is a fun and stylish family car that’s also practical and economical"
14 Mar 2023
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