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AutoFixReview is the UK’s most trusted independent automotive media, built by petrolheads who refuse to let manufacturer PR shape what you read.
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The Truth About Every Car We Drive
AutoFixReview was founded in 2013 with a single conviction: car buyers deserve honest, data-backed reviews free from manufacturer influence. We never accept press cars without full editorial freedom, we never take sponsored content, and we never soften a verdict because a manufacturer spends on advertising.
Our team of 18 full-time road testers, engineers, and automotive journalists collectively cover more than 250,000 miles per year across every segment — from city runabouts to hypercars. When we say a car is good, you can believe it.
- We purchase or independently borrow every vehicle we test
- Scores are calculated from 7 objective, weighted criteria
- Every review includes real-world fuel figures and range data
- Zero advertiser influence on editorial content — ever
Why Trust Our Reviews
Three editorial principles that have guided every review since our founding in 2013.
Independent Testing
We buy or borrow every car we test. No manufacturer-paid press trips, no editorial interference — just honest, data-driven opinions shaped by the roads we actually drive on, not a manufacturer’s chosen circuit.
Real-World Testing
Every review includes hundreds of road miles across city traffic, motorways, and back roads — the conditions you actually drive in, not a curated press route designed to flatter. We check real-world range, actual fuel economy, and everyday usability.
Transparent Scoring
Our ratings break down into seven weighted categories with clear, published criteria. You can see exactly why a car scored what it did — no black-box algorithms, no gut-feel scores. Just data, disclosed in full.
How a Review Gets Made
Meet the Team
Passionate drivers, experienced journalists, and automotive engineers — all united by a refusal to write anything they don’t believe.
Editor-in-Chief
Former F1 mechanic turned journalist. James sets our editorial standards and still personally reviews every flagship car that lands on the fleet.
EV Specialist
Battery engineer by training. Sophie leads all electric vehicle testing and built our proprietary real-world range methodology.
Performance Lead
BTCC race driver and MSA-licensed instructor. Marcus handles all performance car reviews and track assessment work.
Family Cars
Mum of three and qualified child-safety assessor. Priya tests every family car the way real families actually use them.
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Our Core Values
Editorial Freedom Above Everything
We have walked away from major advertising relationships rather than soften a review. That independence is the foundation every rating we publish is built on. It’s not negotiable.
Data First, Feelings Second
Subjective feel matters — but it’s supported by numbers. Every review includes logged performance data, measured economy, and documented quality assessments.
Reviews for Real Drivers
We write for the person choosing between a finance deal and a school run, not just enthusiasts. Practical ownership costs are always front and centre.
What Our Readers Say
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“As a fleet manager sourcing 200 vehicles a year, I rely on AFR’s total-cost-of-ownership data. Nothing else comes close for depth. Their EV range methodology is the industry benchmark.”
“Refreshing to read a site that’ll actually give a car a 6/10 when it deserves it. Honest, precise writing. The team clearly drives these cars properly, not just on manufacturer-organised jollies.”
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