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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.

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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MINI Countryman SUV (2016–2023) review: 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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In-depth reviews

MINI Countryman SUV (2016–2023) review

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

14 Mar 2023

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In-depth reviews

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid (2016-2022) review

"The Hyundai Ioniq is likely to tempt many buyers who might otherwise choose a Toyota Prius"

6 Mar 2023

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In-depth reviews

Hyundai Ioniq owner reviews

"The Hyundai Ioniq is likely to tempt many buyers who might otherwise choose a Toyota Prius"

6 Mar 2023

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In-depth reviews

Kia XCeed hatchback review

"The Kia XCeed manages to look more stylish and ride more comfortably than the Ceed on which it’s based”

21 Feb 2023

What is the fastest car in the world? - HERO

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Tips and advice

What is the fastest car in the world?

The world’s fastest cars revealed, including the overall fastest car plus the quickest road cars

1 Feb 2023

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Best cars

Top 10 best cars with three ISOFIX points

Most cars come with just two ISOFIX child seat mounts, but many families need three. Our list runs down the best options available

10 Jan 2023

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In-depth reviews

Hyundai Kona owner reviews

“The Hyundai Kona looks more exciting than the brand’s other cars, but delivers sensible, middling competence rather than excellence in any one area”

9 Jan 2023

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In-depth reviews

Hyundai Kona SUV review (2017-2023): owner reviews

“The Hyundai Kona looks more exciting than the brand’s other cars, but delivers sensible, middling competence rather than excellence in any one area”

9 Jan 2023

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In-depth reviews

Hyundai Kona SUV review (2017-2023)

“The Hyundai Kona looks more exciting than the brand’s other cars, but delivers sensible, middling competence rather than excellence in any one area”

9 Jan 2023

Carbuyer best family electric car MG ZS EV

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In-depth reviews

MG ZS EV SUV review

"The MG ZS EV is a surprise hit thanks to a powerful electric motor, excellent practicality and bargain price"

28 Oct 2022

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MG ZS EV SUV owner reviews

"The MG ZS EV is a surprise hit thanks to a powerful electric motor, excellent practicality and bargain price"

28 Oct 2022

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Tips and advice

What is super-unleaded fuel and should you use it in your car?

Super-unleaded fuel is mostly used by performance cars but is fine for any petrol car, unlike the new E10 fuel

20 Oct 2022

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In-depth reviews

SsangYong Rexton SUV review

"Although far from cutting-edge, the latest SsangYong Rexton makes the most sense as a no-nonsense family workhorse with a touch of luxury"

12 Oct 2022

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In-depth reviews

SsangYong Rexton owner reviews

"Although far from cutting-edge, the latest SsangYong Rexton makes the most sense as a no-nonsense family workhorse with a touch of luxury"

12 Oct 2022

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In-depth reviews

Hyundai i20 N hatchback review

"The impressive Hyundai i20 N is the strongest rival to the Ford Fiesta ST"

4 Oct 2022

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In-depth reviews

Mercedes EQE saloon review

“The Mercedes EQE is a luxurious, high-tech electric saloon with a long range, but is far costlier than an E-Class”

21 Sep 2022

Volkswagen Multivan MPV - front 3/4 dynamic

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In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Multivan MPV review

"The Volkswagen Multivan represents a successful update of VW's popular posh MPV but it's expensive"

26 Aug 2022

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News

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer plug-in hybrid now on sale

Similar looks hide all-new underpinnings and technology for BMW 2 Series MPV

10 Aug 2022

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News

Kia EV6: prices, specs and GT prototype ride

New range-topping EV6 is the most powerful production Kia model ever

27 Jul 2022

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In-depth reviews

Kia ProCeed estate review

"The Kia ProCeed drives more like a family car than a hot hatchback despite its sleek design, and a big boot means it’s surprisingly practical too"

21 Jul 2022

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In-depth reviews

Toyota Land Cruiser 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"

20 Jul 2022

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In-depth reviews

Hyundai Bayon SUV review

"The Hyundai Bayon is a stylish and feature-laden addition to the small SUV market"

20 Jul 2022

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In-depth reviews

BMW X2 review (2017-2023)

"The surprisingly practical BMW X2 fuses eye-catching SUV looks with hot-hatch road manners"

15 Jul 2022

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In-depth reviews

BMW X2 review (2017-2023): owner reviews

"The surprisingly practical BMW X2 fuses eye-catching SUV looks with hot-hatch road manners"

15 Jul 2022

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BMW X2 owner reviews

"The surprisingly practical BMW X2 fuses eye-catching SUV looks with hot-hatch road manners"

15 Jul 2022

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In-depth reviews

Hyundai Ioniq Electric review (2016-2022)

"The Hyundai Ioniq Electric is a zero-emissions family car that's well designed and easy to drive"

30 Jun 2022

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Hyundai Ioniq Electric owner reviews

"The Hyundai Ioniq Electric is a zero-emissions family car that's well designed and easy to drive"

30 Jun 2022

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In-depth reviews

Hyundai Kona N SUV review

“In the Kona N, Hyundai has created another fantastic performance model - one that makes a great alternative to a Volkswagen T-Roc R”

30 Jun 2022

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News

New Honda Civic hybrid starts from £29,595

The eleventh generation of Honda’s best-selling hatchback has grown in size and is only available with hybrid power

28 Jun 2022

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Tips and advice

What is a smart motorway?

Everything you need to know about variable speed limits and where to pull over on a ‘smart’ motorway

28 Jun 2022

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In-depth reviews

Ford Fiesta ST hatchback review

"Fast and fun yet practical and economical, the latest Ford Fiesta ST is as great a hot hatch as ever"

24 Jun 2022

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In-depth reviews

Ford Fiesta ST hatchback owner reviews

"Fast and fun yet practical and economical, the latest Ford Fiesta ST is as great a hot hatch as ever"

24 Jun 2022

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In-depth reviews

Audi SQ2 SUV review

"The Audi SQ2 is a discreet, desirable but expensive high-performance crossover that surprises in several ways”

23 Jun 2022

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Tips and advice

What is ISOFIX in a car and how do you use it?

ISOFIX child-seat mounting points are fitted in many cars; we explain how ISOFIX works and how it compares to a seatbelt

22 Jun 2022

Ben Custard

MINI Countryman owner reviews

MINI Countryman SUV (2016–2023) review: owner reviews

MINI Countryman SUV (2016–2023) review

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid (2016-2022) review

Hyundai Ioniq owner reviews

Kia XCeed hatchback review

What is the fastest car in the world?

Top 10 best cars with three ISOFIX points

Hyundai Kona owner reviews

Hyundai Kona SUV review (2017-2023): owner reviews

Hyundai Kona SUV review (2017-2023)

MG ZS EV SUV review

MG ZS EV SUV owner reviews

What is super-unleaded fuel and should you use it in your car?

SsangYong Rexton SUV review

SsangYong Rexton owner reviews

Hyundai i20 N hatchback review

Mercedes EQE saloon review

Volkswagen Multivan MPV review

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer plug-in hybrid now on sale

Kia EV6: prices, specs and GT prototype ride

Kia ProCeed estate review

Toyota Land Cruiser owner reviews

Hyundai Bayon SUV review

BMW X2 review (2017-2023)

BMW X2 review (2017-2023): owner reviews

BMW X2 owner reviews

Hyundai Ioniq Electric review (2016-2022)

Hyundai Ioniq Electric owner reviews

Hyundai Kona N SUV review

New Honda Civic hybrid starts from £29,595

What is a smart motorway?

Ford Fiesta ST hatchback review

Ford Fiesta ST hatchback owner reviews

Audi SQ2 SUV review

What is ISOFIX in a car and how do you use it?

carbuyer news & reviews

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