Tim Pollard

Tim Pollard is a contributing editor whose car reviews, analysis and features can be found across CarGurus. He is a trusted automotive voice with more than quarter of a century of experience at car-buying titles What Car? and Parkers, as well as enthusiast brands CAR magazine and Autocar. In that time, Tim's set a Guinness World Record in a hybrid car, been named Journalist of the Year by the Guild of Motoring Writers and regularly appeared on national TV and radio as an automotive expert.

Articles written by this author:

Car of the future: CarGurus readers predict what the 2036 bestselling vehicle will look like

Updated on 29 September 2026

Investigating what the mainstream car will look like in 10 years’ time: CarGurus research predicts the details and technology...

Buying a Chinese Car in the UK: Your Essential Checklist

Updated on 9 September 2026

Your detailed guide to buying a Chinese car in the UK in 2026: CarGurus explores the hidden pitfalls and provides advice on h...

What I’ve learned about getting a young person through the 2026 driving test

Updated on 28 August 2026

Hints, tips and advice on how to prepare youngsters for the UK driving test: new 2026 rules, waiting times, apps and L-plate ...

Why 2027 Is Shaping Up to Be the Year of the Small Car

Updated on 21 August 2026

The rise, fall and return of the small car as a staple of the UK car market: 2027 will be a brilliant year for fans of compac...

Toyota Land Cruiser 2026 review | An indestructible, go-anywhere, do-anything 4x4

Updated on 14 August 2026

How does the heavy-duty Land Cruiser 4x4 measure up to the rigours of everyday family life? And is it recommendable over more...