James Charman
Automotive expert in Scrap, Salvage and End-of-Life Vehicles
Content Executive at Scrap Car Comparison
What does James do at Scrap Car Comparison?
James Charman is a motoring writer at Scrap Car Comparison, the UK’s leading scrap and salvage comparison site. He’s been writing about cars for over a decade, with a background working in and around UK motorsport paddocks since 2013. Since joining the team in 2022, James has focused on the legal and regulatory side of vehicle ownership, including DVLA processes and end-of-life vehicle law, alongside the annual data reports that track UK driving trends.
Area of Expertise
Drawing on experience of working in motorsport arenas and with editorial news sites, James predominantly focuses on:
- The legal side of vehicle ownership
- Vehicle licensing guides
- Driving laws
- Data-led articles including UK trends
Experience
- Over 10 years of motoring writing for numerous outlets and publications across automotive and motorsport.
- Member of the Guild of Motoring Writers.
- Has worked for high-profile motorsport events including the Isle of Man TT, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival.
- Has interviewed many motorsport legends including Formula 1 World Champions, NASCAR race winners and even an NFL Hall of Famer.
Quick Picks
Quick takes from our automotive expert.
First car
His Grandad's Daewoo Matiz
Dream car
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio (although has a guilty soft spot for the Fiat Multipla)
Most reliable car
Has been driving Toyotas for over a decade, so they must do something right.
Make your car last longer
Don't ignore services or recommendations. They might seem frustrating and expensive, but an annoying repair bill is better than a roadside breakdown.
Biggest mistake car owners make
Forgetting that cars need to be looked after. Treat a car with the respect it deserves and it'll repay you with many more miles of happy motoring.
Work With James
Motoring Writer, UK Vehicle Legislation & Data Reports
Please contact
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