The best unbiased YouTube channels for car reviews
Choosing a fresh car can be confusing, especially with so many different makes and models on the market. A fine way to find out more information about a car is by using an online car review. In this post, we look at the top youtube car review channels to see which ones you should be watching.
Let me tell you a story: my current car is a Toyota Aygo two thousand nine plate. It’s a fine car, very economical and does the job well in getting me to work and back. I bought it (after a three years finance deal) for the safety features (lots of airbags) and low emissions (tax is £20 a year), plus in my opinion I think it looks pretty cool.
I had a baby at the begin of two thousand twelve and the Aygo has done a good job at looking after us, a car seat, buggy etc (read this posts on signs that a child has taken over your car so true!). After Nursery drop off my journey to work is just timid of 1hr, so would appreciate a little more convenience on the drive in. Plus as the car is now six years old, the clutch is slipping a little, also need a batch of fresh tyres and brakepads. I would also like more boot space to put my toddler’s bike in and have the option to put a duo of bikes on the back. Taking all this into consideration, I believe the time has come to cash it in and upgrade to a fatter model.
Which cars should I review?
Knowing I have been considering a switch James produced this blog Where to go from a Toyota Aygo? And suggested the following choices:
Brand loyalty choice: Toyota Auris
Popular choice: Ford Concentrate (The third most popular car in the UK)
Alternative choice: Skoda Octavia Estate
I took to YouTube to check out reviews on these particular models from independent reviewers (as in those that don’t get paid to review) and would like to share with you the channels I found and give them a score to demonstrate the ones I choose.
As Google own YouTube, I had two options to search straight from Google clicking the movie search tab or go directly to YouTube and search for car reviews of the above mentioned models. My preference was to go to YouTube as they will also demonstrate you related movies to further assist with my quest on finding those unbiased reviews.
My aim being to create a top list of the best unbiased channels for car reviews on YouTube, to save you time on your search on YouTube for car review sites. Just sit back and let me do the work for you, no need to thank me, it’s my job.
Peak: Not knowing a lot about cars and car models the list mentioned above that James produced for me has been truly useful. If like me you need help on what car could be a suitable upgrade for you, please get in touch with a member of the blogging team, we would be glad to listen to your needs and do the comparison work for you. Alternatively apply for car finance and if you are successful then your pro customer advisor will not only help you find a car to suit your lifestyle, they will go a step further and help you find it and supply it to your door! How superb is that?
Ten useful topics to cover in a car review
I mentioned above that I am particularly interested in a car that will be economical, nice to drive and that will provide space and convenience for me and my family. The gadgets and styling are not that significant to me, but could sway my decision inbetween one car and another.
Knowing that everyone’s requirements for a car and car review will differ and so that this post isn’t biased just towards my needs, I will be looking for a channel that will review the aspects our customers have let us know are significant to them. These include the following qualities:
- The space and storage in the vehicle for family and shopping
- The convenience behind the wheel
- The styling of the interior & exterior of the vehicle
- Does it have enough Gadgets?
- What is the fuel consumption?
- How does the car feel to drive?
- What are others thoughts on spectacle and treating of vehicle?
- How reliable is the vehicle, taking a look at build quality and safety features.
- What are the options to purchase, the monthly cost and fuel economy.
- How popular the vehicle is in UK (Peak: In our Creditplus blog car reviews (available in Car Buyers Guides) we discuss the popularity of a vehicle to Creditplus customers and when available include user reviews of the car owners)
How I rated the YouTube car review channels
- Quality of content (does it cover the useful topics listed above)
- Quality of movie and audio (is the movie effortless to observe, manageable advice)
- Popularity by reviewing comments, channel subscribers and adequate channel views.
My list of the best unbiased YouTube channels for car reviews
I have scored the channels out of five starlets, with five been the most awesome with regards to quality of content and popularity of channel. They are ordered highest score to lowest, so you will know the winner straight away.
YouTube channel review: CarBuyer
YouTube Channel score: five starlets
Congratulations to Carbuyer for receiving top marks for their car reviews on YouTube. Pleased to see that they surpassed our list of useful topics to cover in a car review. The reviews are entertaining, indeed comprehensive, providing reference to any accolades the car has received. Plus they provide good comparison to other models during the reviews, which helps those (like me) who don’t know a lot about car models.
For example in this movie review of the Citroen Catcus crossover, they mention how it is a rival to the Nissan Juke, Renault Captur and Peugeot 2008. They explain the technical details well and in plain English. Good example is on this review of the Skodia Octavia Estate, where the presenter mentions that “it treats well thanks to a decent suspension set up”. They know their audience and have also provided side by side reviews of popular choices, for example: Ford Fiesta v VW Polo vs Kia Rio.
The movies are upbeat and joy to witness, they look to engage with their audience, asking questions rather than just reading a script. They also provide more in-depth movies for the more popular models. It is clear that they are a well established car review provider, their channel is well categorised by car type and they also provide a good number of summary movies, for example: Top ten best family cars. They also get you excited about a car and after watching the movie on the Citroen Catcus I am certain that this is the car for me (cheap to run and the panoramic sunroof is awesome!). Good job.
More information on CarBuyer’s YouTube Channel
CarBuyer Bio: Carbuyer makes car buying elementary. We’re the only automotive brand that’s approved by the Plain English Campaign, delivering you clear, concise and effortless to understand information about the things that indeed matter when you’re choosing – and buying – your next car.
Views: one hundred thirty million
Joined YouTube: September 2006
YouTube channel review: Fair John
YouTube Channel score: Four.Five starlets
Wow! I was entertained by a car review, this has never happened!, I earnestly laughed out noisy at my desk after watching Mark Nichol’s ten things you need to know: Nissan Qashqai car review. The reviews on Fair John have always been a favourite with the Creditplus Digital team. Reason being is that they are so practical, so fair and so good. There are a few elements around consistency with the movies to enable you to review car against car, but if you see with a pencil and paper then you will be fine.
All the basis are covered and what we particularly like with the Fair John treatment is that they will let you know about cheaper models, and example is with this Audi A3 E-Tron car review. The channel also features some good practical guides on selling your car and the playlists are well structured by car model. They question car upgrade reasoning which keeps things interesting and link back to utter road tests. Truly worth the visit and the see even if you are not thinking of buying a fresh car. On a private bias they would have received Five.Five as when it comes to cars they are "on it, like a car bonnet!" and I can imagine Mark Nichols the "Ten things you need to know" writer and presenter telling this too.
More information on HonestJohn YouTube Channel
Fair John Channel Bio: Welcome to the Honestjohn.co.uk YouTube channel, where you can see latest Fair John road tests.
Views: nine million
Joined YouTube: December 2008
YouTube channel review: Telegraph Cars
YouTube Channel score: Four.Five starlets
Clear and concise car reviews looking at three key elements: Space; Drive and Affordability, providing a rounded score out of Ten. This is truly useful for the inexperienced buyer and makes the content a lot lighter to digest, permitting viewers to lightly compare apples to apples. They are clearly thinking about their audience with the content and talk about what the features and spectacle would mean for different lifestyles. They go the extra mile with parking tests and looking at how the car will suit a family (buggy test and isofix).
The movies are informational and much more upbeat than Which but a little less upbeat than Carbuyer. They give a good mix of the positives and negatives of the vehicles and make good recommendations for comparisons and upgrades. For example on the Nissan Qashqai review they mention that it has "some sizeable blindspots" and recommend the upgrade of the in-dash car parking sensors. As one of their key features is on affordability, they also let their audience know about how certain models fair with retaining their residual value. They have a good team of presenters and clearly knowledgeable about the car market. Improved navigation on their home page on types of cars they have reviewed would have given this YouTube channel five starlets.
More information on Telegraph Cars YouTube Channel
Telegraph Cars YouTube Bio: The Telegraph Cars YouTube channel brings you movie reviews of the latest fresh cars on sale, all in a concise, jargon-free way that will make choosing your next fresh car effortless.
Views: three million
Joined YouTube: September 2014
YouTube channel review: Recombu Cars
YouTube Channel score: four starlets
Rory the presenter has fine enthusiasm for the cars he’s reviewing and his presenting style is fairly poetic making them a joy to listen too and observe. His review of the Nissan Qashqai is very realistic, talking about the look, feel, nice touches of the vehicle and the practicality. Within a brief time framework, he’s given you all the facts and figures before he dives into the drive practice. I love this line: “The Qashqai may not be the car you dreamt of as a kid, but you will be more than blessed waking up to it as an adult”.
The channel would have scored higher, the only thing holding it back is the consistency with the review content, which may help the comparison car buyer. Overall however the reviews suit both the inexperienced and experienced car buyer. Fine selection to witness and I am sure one of them will make you want to go out and book a test drive. This channel is one to be proud of and certainly one to keep an eye on.
More information on Recombu Cars YouTube Channel
Recombu Car YouTube Channel Bio:
Recombu Cars supplies independent car news, reviews and features with an easy-to-use comparison device and helps you find some of the best car deals online.
Views: Four.Five million
Joined YouTube: March 2012
YouTube channel review: NewCarNet
YouTube Channel score: Three.Five starlets
The team at NewCarNet clearly know about cars, they demonstrate lots of enthusiasm for fresh and old models. They give more attention than others on the spectacle of the vehicle and in one movie talk about ‘the lack of turbo lag and breadth of power band". I have no clue what this means, but I am sure a more experienced car buyer will appreciate it. They discuss the cars rivals and look at the value, usability and practicality of the car they are reviewing.
A good channel, the quality of the movie footage is lower than others hence the score. But the content is good and very trustworthy. They seem to have focused their attention on the motor shows and also haven’t updated their car reviews since November 2014, but the content still relates to those of us who can’t afford a brand fresh car. Hopefully they will be back soon with more reviews.
More information on NewCarNet YouTube Channel
NewCarNet YouTube Channel Bio: We suggest engaging and entertaining syndicated motoring content.
Views: Four.7 million
Joined YouTube: April 2009
YouTube channel review: Which
YouTube Channel score: three starlets
The latest movies are sensible, which suits the ‘Which’ brand ethos, delivering just the key information. They do as expected, letting you know where you can save money, for example on one model they mention "not to purchase the inbuilt sat nav, as you can get several portable sat navs at a much cheaper price" and to see their guide.
They reference statistics from their annual car survey, which is useful (and they don’t hesitate in telling you is the largest in the UK!).
It’s a positive that they talk about value for money and they regularly give comparison to similar cars and upgrades. Slightly annoying that they regularly reference to go and visit their site (from £1 a month) for more information (noted in the comments that the YouTube audience don’t like this very much either).
As mentioned above, I believe Which are keen to stick to their brand ethos of being a professional unbiased treatment and due to this the latest movies lack the joy element, which comes with buying cars. There are just over one hundred car reviews on their channel of popular models, to find these reviews use the YouTube search box and type in "Which car reviews very first drive" or visit the Which? Car Movies playlist.
More information on Which Car Movie Youtube Playlist
Which Car Movies Playlist Bio: All the latest Car reviews, car advice and Car technology from the Which? experts.
Subscribers: 31k (however this is for entire of Which)
Views: 28.6k (for Which Car Movies playlist)
Joined YouTube: July 2008
YouTube channel review: Alex on Autos
YouTube Channel score: three starlets
This channel is one of my wildcards for those who like detailed reviews. This man (Alex) is based in the US and assures the most accomplish and detailed car reviews on YouTube, and he catapults to his word!
If you have a spare half hour, observe his detailed review and road test of the Ford Concentrate Titanium Sedan. The majority of movies are twenty minutes in length, pretty long when you consider the average length for car reviews is four minutes.
Alex provides an overview of his upcoming movies on his channel, which is useful since YouTube stopped emailing subscribers of latest movies. He covers the technical details of the engine and transmissions, the in-car tech, the convenience and the styling. With Alex on Autos it is all about information rather than humour and car stunts, and this is just the way he likes it.
I am scoring him very for his skill, predictions for upgrades and continuous efforts. Due to the amount of skill collective I would have loved to have scored him higher, but he talks so swift I felt a little fatigued by the end! He clearly listens to his audiences suggestions and with seventeen million views gives an indication that people are loving the detail.
More information on Alex on Autos YouTube Channel
Alex on Autos Channel Bio:
Join us as for a weekly in-depth look at the latest cars on the market. If you’re interested in taking a long look at a car you’re planning on buying, embark here.
Views: seventeen million
Joined YouTube: May 2011
YouTube channel review: Marek Drives
YouTube Channel score: three starlets
Another wildcard from an independent reviewer, I love this stud. Marek gives a detailed overview of the cars he reviews in English and Grind, take a look at this one on the Toyota Auris. I like the fact that Marek looks at all the little details (cup holders, head space, shopping bag hooks) and gives a very fair opinion of the look and feel of the car in good humour. His skill is vast, regularly queries manufacturer statements and provides good comparison to other models and other peoples opinions.
He has a excellent way of providing a balanced opinion of the plus points and the negatives. Joy car reviews to see from a very knowledgeable stud and a well categorised channel. I truly loved this test drive review on the BMW i8 "I feel every imperfection in the road in my spine!". Good work Marek.
Is there room for more car review channels on YouTube?
YouTube search identified the most popular channels for car reviews for my chosen vehicles and gave me a good selection. I don’t think we need another car review channel, but I did note more US channels than UK coming up in standard search, so there could be a gap for a fresh UK car reviewer.
My time was wasted on only a few occasions, when I came across car review movies on other channels which didn’t feature any audio (apart from car and breath noise) and consisted of someone driving a car or filming the car interior and exterior. Very abate indeed and not my cup of tea. Remarkably however they had a lot of views, perhaps people choose to view from their sofa’s than visit dealerships.
Which channels will I be subscribing to?
When reviewing cars in the future, before I make a rigid decision I will be sure to visit: CarBuyer, Fair John and Marek Drives. For back up I will go to Telegraph Cars and Recombu. I will not hesitate to recommend all the channels mentioned above and will direct those who require more technical specification to Which, NewCarNet and Alex on Autos.
If you like watching car reviews then be sure to visit Everyday Driver, the guys on this channel are car fanatics, based in the US with over twenty million views and 100k subscribers. They are gravely nuts/entertaining and when a one thousand nine hundred eighty five Lamborghini Countach came their way, they left behind about their mission to "provide reviews on cars that real people can afford".
What makes a good car review channel?
What is clear is that the quality of the movies for sound and photo need to be top notch. You also need a knowledgeable and enthusiastic presenter, as the competition to keep attention on YouTube is pretty high.
Our customers want to know the car finance options available. I didn’t see this on any of the channels I reviewed, so this could be an angle for others or perhaps us? The team at Creditplus would love to do more car movie reviews and as we work directly with UK dealerships; have our own car prep centre; movie technology and skill set in house and glorious scenery on our doorstep. Surely we have the key ingredients to make this happen!
Also, we already have a team of car experts on the end of the phone who can help our customers find the most suitable cars for their lifestyles. So we are putting our attention of creating more informational movies to help potential customers understand car finance and the buying or leasing process. You can visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/creditpluscarfinance
In the meantime, before we shout that we want to be the Top Gear Display replacement! should you need help in determining your car options let the blogging team know about them, we would love to help you out. Feel free to contact us via our social channels.
Is your car search story similar to mine?
If your story is similar to mine, you may want to read this blog by Louise where she shares tips on the key considerations when purchasing a family car. Well worth a read and the movie at the end features me and my Aygo. Oh how I will miss it when I purchase my Citroen Cactus! (Thanks CarBuyer for the review.)
We also have a feature post all focused on families, including safest cars for your children, family cars under £5k. There are heaps of superb content here, which will help you make a decision on your flawless family vehicle.
If you are gravely thinking of switching your car then before you sell it, read my blog on the Five secrets to car selling success. Good luck and see you on the blog or YouTube again soon.
The best unbiased YouTube channels for car reviews
The best unbiased YouTube channels for car reviews
Choosing a fresh car can be confusing, especially with so many different makes and models on the market. A good way to find out more information about a car is by using an online car review. In this post, we look at the top youtube car review channels to see which ones you should be watching.
Let me tell you a story: my current car is a Toyota Aygo two thousand nine plate. It’s a superb car, very economical and does the job well in getting me to work and back. I bought it (after a three years finance deal) for the safety features (lots of airbags) and low emissions (tax is £20 a year), plus in my opinion I think it looks pretty cool.
I had a baby at the begin of two thousand twelve and the Aygo has done a good job at looking after us, a car seat, buggy etc (read this posts on signs that a child has taken over your car so true!). After Nursery drop off my journey to work is just timid of 1hr, so would appreciate a little more convenience on the drive in. Plus as the car is now six years old, the clutch is slipping a little, also need a batch of fresh tyres and brakepads. I would also like more boot space to put my toddler’s bike in and have the option to put a duo of bikes on the back. Taking all this into consideration, I believe the time has come to cash it in and upgrade to a thicker model.
Which cars should I review?
Knowing I have been considering a switch James produced this blog Where to go from a Toyota Aygo? And suggested the following choices:
Brand loyalty choice: Toyota Auris
Popular choice: Ford Concentrate (The third most popular car in the UK)
Alternative choice: Skoda Octavia Estate
I took to YouTube to check out reviews on these particular models from independent reviewers (as in those that don’t get paid to review) and would like to share with you the channels I found and give them a score to demonstrate the ones I choose.
As Google own YouTube, I had two options to search straight from Google clicking the movie search tab or go directly to YouTube and search for car reviews of the above mentioned models. My preference was to go to YouTube as they will also display you related movies to further assist with my quest on finding those unbiased reviews.
My aim being to create a top list of the best unbiased channels for car reviews on YouTube, to save you time on your search on YouTube for car review sites. Just sit back and let me do the work for you, no need to thank me, it’s my job.
Peak: Not knowing a lot about cars and car models the list mentioned above that James produced for me has been truly useful. If like me you need help on what car could be a suitable upgrade for you, please get in touch with a member of the blogging team, we would be glad to listen to your needs and do the comparison work for you. Alternatively apply for car finance and if you are successful then your experienced customer advisor will not only help you find a car to suit your lifestyle, they will go a step further and help you find it and supply it to your door! How excellent is that?
Ten useful topics to cover in a car review
I mentioned above that I am particularly interested in a car that will be economical, nice to drive and that will provide space and convenience for me and my family. The gadgets and styling are not that significant to me, but could sway my decision inbetween one car and another.
Knowing that everyone’s requirements for a car and car review will differ and so that this post isn’t biased just towards my needs, I will be looking for a channel that will review the aspects our customers have let us know are significant to them. These include the following qualities:
- The space and storage in the vehicle for family and shopping
- The convenience behind the wheel
- The styling of the interior & exterior of the vehicle
- Does it have enough Gadgets?
- What is the fuel consumption?
- How does the car feel to drive?
- What are others thoughts on spectacle and treating of vehicle?
- How reliable is the vehicle, taking a look at build quality and safety features.
- What are the options to purchase, the monthly cost and fuel economy.
- How popular the vehicle is in UK (Peak: In our Creditplus blog car reviews (available in Car Buyers Guides) we discuss the popularity of a vehicle to Creditplus customers and when available include user reviews of the car owners)
How I rated the YouTube car review channels
- Quality of content (does it cover the useful topics listed above)
- Quality of movie and audio (is the movie effortless to observe, manageable advice)
- Popularity by reviewing comments, channel subscribers and adequate channel views.
My list of the best unbiased YouTube channels for car reviews
I have scored the channels out of five starlets, with five been the most awesome with regards to quality of content and popularity of channel. They are ordered highest score to lowest, so you will know the winner straight away.
YouTube channel review: CarBuyer
YouTube Channel score: five starlets
Congratulations to Carbuyer for receiving top marks for their car reviews on YouTube. Pleased to see that they surpassed our list of useful topics to cover in a car review. The reviews are entertaining, truly comprehensive, providing reference to any accolades the car has received. Plus they provide good comparison to other models during the reviews, which helps those (like me) who don’t know a lot about car models.
For example in this movie review of the Citroen Catcus crossover, they mention how it is a rival to the Nissan Juke, Renault Captur and Peugeot 2008. They explain the technical details well and in plain English. Good example is on this review of the Skodia Octavia Estate, where the presenter mentions that “it treats well thanks to a decent suspension set up”. They know their audience and have also provided side by side reviews of popular choices, for example: Ford Fiesta v VW Polo vs Kia Rio.
The movies are upbeat and joy to witness, they look to engage with their audience, asking questions rather than just reading a script. They also provide more in-depth movies for the more popular models. It is clear that they are a well established car review provider, their channel is well categorised by car type and they also provide a good number of summary movies, for example: Top ten best family cars. They also get you excited about a car and after watching the movie on the Citroen Catcus I am certain that this is the car for me (cheap to run and the panoramic sunroof is awesome!). Fine job.
More information on CarBuyer’s YouTube Channel
CarBuyer Bio: Carbuyer makes car buying ordinary. We’re the only automotive brand that’s approved by the Plain English Campaign, delivering you clear, concise and effortless to understand information about the things that indeed matter when you’re choosing – and buying – your next car.
Views: one hundred thirty million
Joined YouTube: September 2006
YouTube channel review: Fair John
YouTube Channel score: Four.Five starlets
Wow! I was entertained by a car review, this has never happened!, I earnestly laughed out noisy at my desk after watching Mark Nichol’s ten things you need to know: Nissan Qashqai car review. The reviews on Fair John have always been a favourite with the Creditplus Digital team. Reason being is that they are so practical, so fair and so good. There are a few elements around consistency with the movies to enable you to review car against car, but if you see with a pencil and paper then you will be fine.
All the basis are covered and what we particularly like with the Fair John treatment is that they will let you know about cheaper models, and example is with this Audi A3 E-Tron car review. The channel also features some good practical guides on selling your car and the playlists are well structured by car model. They question car upgrade reasoning which keeps things interesting and link back to total road tests. Indeed worth the visit and the observe even if you are not thinking of buying a fresh car. On a private bias they would have received Five.Five as when it comes to cars they are "on it, like a car bonnet!" and I can imagine Mark Nichols the "Ten things you need to know" writer and presenter telling this too.
More information on HonestJohn YouTube Channel
Fair John Channel Bio: Welcome to the Honestjohn.co.uk YouTube channel, where you can see latest Fair John road tests.
Views: nine million
Joined YouTube: December 2008
YouTube channel review: Telegraph Cars
YouTube Channel score: Four.Five starlets
Clear and concise car reviews looking at three key elements: Space; Drive and Affordability, providing a rounded score out of Ten. This is indeed useful for the inexperienced buyer and makes the content a lot lighter to digest, permitting viewers to lightly compare apples to apples. They are clearly thinking about their audience with the content and talk about what the features and spectacle would mean for different lifestyles. They go the extra mile with parking tests and looking at how the car will suit a family (buggy test and isofix).
The movies are informational and much more upbeat than Which but a little less upbeat than Carbuyer. They give a good mix of the positives and negatives of the vehicles and make good recommendations for comparisons and upgrades. For example on the Nissan Qashqai review they mention that it has "some sizeable blindspots" and recommend the upgrade of the in-dash car parking sensors. As one of their key features is on affordability, they also let their audience know about how certain models fair with retaining their residual value. They have a good team of presenters and clearly knowledgeable about the car market. Improved navigation on their home page on types of cars they have reviewed would have given this YouTube channel five starlets.
More information on Telegraph Cars YouTube Channel
Telegraph Cars YouTube Bio: The Telegraph Cars YouTube channel brings you movie reviews of the latest fresh cars on sale, all in a concise, jargon-free way that will make choosing your next fresh car effortless.
Views: three million
Joined YouTube: September 2014
YouTube channel review: Recombu Cars
YouTube Channel score: four starlets
Rory the presenter has good enthusiasm for the cars he’s reviewing and his presenting style is fairly poetic making them a joy to listen too and observe. His review of the Nissan Qashqai is very realistic, talking about the look, feel, nice touches of the vehicle and the practicality. Within a brief time framework, he’s given you all the facts and figures before he dives into the drive practice. I love this line: “The Qashqai may not be the car you dreamt of as a kid, but you will be more than blessed waking up to it as an adult”.
The channel would have scored higher, the only thing holding it back is the consistency with the review content, which may help the comparison car buyer. Overall tho’ the reviews suit both the inexperienced and experienced car buyer. Good selection to observe and I am sure one of them will make you want to go out and book a test drive. This channel is one to be proud of and undoubtedly one to keep an eye on.
More information on Recombu Cars YouTube Channel
Recombu Car YouTube Channel Bio:
Recombu Cars supplies independent car news, reviews and features with an easy-to-use comparison device and helps you find some of the best car deals online.
Views: Four.Five million
Joined YouTube: March 2012
YouTube channel review: NewCarNet
YouTube Channel score: Three.Five starlets
The team at NewCarNet clearly know about cars, they demonstrate lots of enthusiasm for fresh and old models. They give more attention than others on the spectacle of the vehicle and in one movie talk about ‘the lack of turbo lag and breadth of power band". I have no clue what this means, but I am sure a more experienced car buyer will appreciate it. They discuss the cars rivals and look at the value, usability and practicality of the car they are reviewing.
A good channel, the quality of the movie footage is lower than others hence the score. But the content is superb and very trustworthy. They seem to have focused their attention on the motor shows and also haven’t updated their car reviews since November 2014, but the content still relates to those of us who can’t afford a brand fresh car. Hopefully they will be back soon with more reviews.
More information on NewCarNet YouTube Channel
NewCarNet YouTube Channel Bio: We suggest engaging and entertaining syndicated motoring content.
Views: Four.7 million
Joined YouTube: April 2009
YouTube channel review: Which
YouTube Channel score: three starlets
The latest movies are sensible, which suits the ‘Which’ brand ethos, delivering just the key information. They do as expected, letting you know where you can save money, for example on one model they mention "not to purchase the inbuilt sat nav, as you can get several portable sat navs at a much cheaper price" and to see their guide.
They reference statistics from their annual car survey, which is useful (and they don’t hesitate in telling you is the largest in the UK!).
It’s a positive that they talk about value for money and they regularly give comparison to similar cars and upgrades. Slightly annoying that they regularly reference to go and visit their site (from £1 a month) for more information (noted in the comments that the YouTube audience don’t like this very much either).
As mentioned above, I believe Which are keen to stick to their brand ethos of being a professional unbiased treatment and due to this the latest movies lack the joy element, which comes with buying cars. There are just over one hundred car reviews on their channel of popular models, to find these reviews use the YouTube search box and type in "Which car reviews very first drive" or visit the Which? Car Movies playlist.
More information on Which Car Movie Youtube Playlist
Which Car Movies Playlist Bio: All the latest Car reviews, car advice and Car technology from the Which? experts.
Subscribers: 31k (however this is for entire of Which)
Views: 28.6k (for Which Car Movies playlist)
Joined YouTube: July 2008
YouTube channel review: Alex on Autos
YouTube Channel score: three starlets
This channel is one of my wildcards for those who like detailed reviews. This man (Alex) is based in the US and assures the most finish and detailed car reviews on YouTube, and he rams to his word!
If you have a spare half hour, observe his detailed review and road test of the Ford Concentrate Titanium Sedan. The majority of movies are twenty minutes in length, pretty long when you consider the average length for car reviews is four minutes.
Alex provides an overview of his upcoming movies on his channel, which is useful since YouTube stopped emailing subscribers of latest movies. He covers the technical details of the engine and transmissions, the in-car tech, the convenience and the styling. With Alex on Autos it is all about information rather than humour and car stunts, and this is just the way he likes it.
I am scoring him very for his skill, predictions for upgrades and continuous efforts. Due to the amount of skill collective I would have loved to have scored him higher, but he talks so quick I felt a little weakened by the end! He clearly listens to his audiences suggestions and with seventeen million views gives an indication that people are loving the detail.
More information on Alex on Autos YouTube Channel
Alex on Autos Channel Bio:
Join us as for a weekly in-depth look at the latest cars on the market. If you’re interested in taking a long look at a car you’re planning on buying, embark here.
Views: seventeen million
Joined YouTube: May 2011
YouTube channel review: Marek Drives
YouTube Channel score: three starlets
Another wildcard from an independent reviewer, I love this boy. Marek gives a detailed overview of the cars he reviews in English and Grind, take a look at this one on the Toyota Auris. I like the fact that Marek looks at all the little details (cup holders, head space, shopping bag hooks) and gives a very fair opinion of the look and feel of the car in good humour. His skill is vast, regularly queries manufacturer statements and provides good comparison to other models and other peoples opinions.
He has a excellent way of providing a balanced opinion of the plus points and the negatives. Joy car reviews to witness from a very knowledgeable man and a well categorised channel. I indeed loved this test drive review on the BMW i8 "I feel every imperfection in the road in my spine!". Good work Marek.
Is there room for more car review channels on YouTube?
YouTube search identified the most popular channels for car reviews for my chosen vehicles and gave me a good selection. I don’t think we need another car review channel, but I did note more US channels than UK coming up in standard search, so there could be a gap for a fresh UK car reviewer.
My time was wasted on only a few occasions, when I came across car review movies on other channels which didn’t feature any audio (apart from car and breath noise) and consisted of someone driving a car or filming the car interior and exterior. Very abate indeed and not my cup of tea. Remarkably tho’ they had a lot of views, perhaps people choose to view from their sofa’s than visit dealerships.
Which channels will I be subscribing to?
When reviewing cars in the future, before I make a rock-hard decision I will be sure to visit: CarBuyer, Fair John and Marek Drives. For back up I will go to Telegraph Cars and Recombu. I will not hesitate to recommend all the channels mentioned above and will direct those who require more technical specification to Which, NewCarNet and Alex on Autos.
If you like watching car reviews then be sure to visit Everyday Driver, the guys on this channel are car fanatics, based in the US with over twenty million views and 100k subscribers. They are earnestly nuts/entertaining and when a one thousand nine hundred eighty five Lamborghini Countach came their way, they left behind about their mission to "provide reviews on cars that real people can afford".
What makes a good car review channel?
What is clear is that the quality of the movies for sound and pic need to be top notch. You also need a knowledgeable and enthusiastic presenter, as the competition to keep attention on YouTube is pretty high.
Our customers want to know the car finance options available. I didn’t see this on any of the channels I reviewed, so this could be an angle for others or perhaps us? The team at Creditplus would love to do more car movie reviews and as we work directly with UK dealerships; have our own car prep centre; movie technology and skill set in house and glorious scenery on our doorstep. Surely we have the key ingredients to make this happen!
Also, we already have a team of car experts on the end of the phone who can help our customers find the most suitable cars for their lifestyles. So we are putting our attention of creating more informational movies to help potential customers understand car finance and the buying or leasing process. You can visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/creditpluscarfinance
In the meantime, before we shout that we want to be the Top Gear Display replacement! should you need help in determining your car options let the blogging team know about them, we would love to help you out. Feel free to contact us via our social channels.
Is your car search story similar to mine?
If your story is similar to mine, you may want to read this blog by Louise where she shares tips on the key considerations when purchasing a family car. Well worth a read and the movie at the end features me and my Aygo. Oh how I will miss it when I purchase my Citroen Cactus! (Thanks CarBuyer for the review.)
We also have a feature post all focused on families, including safest cars for your children, family cars under £5k. There are heaps of good content here, which will help you make a decision on your ideal family vehicle.
If you are gravely thinking of switching your car then before you sell it, read my blog on the Five secrets to car selling success. Good luck and see you on the blog or YouTube again soon.