Dan Powell
Motoring industry expert
“I have 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. During that time, I have written about cars, vans, historic vehicles and classics. I have also spoken about important issues that affect drivers on BBC Breakfast, Sky News and BBC Essex. At the RAC, I’ve written advice to help drivers understand common problems they might have with their vehicles. I’ve also made guides to the UK’s best roads and popular European travel routes.”
During his free time, Dan is a keen runner who loves taking part in events in the UK and Europe.
Dan’s goal
“My goal is to help drivers make the most informed decisions. From trying to understand a warning light on your car’s dashboard to deciding which new vehicle to buy, my goal is to help you to make the best decision possible.”
Dan’s experience
Content Hub Editor, RAC
Dan manages all content on RAC Drive. His role covers content creation, planning and delivery. He maintains editorial standards across the RAC’s news, advice, features, guides and vehicle reviews.
Senior Editor, heycar
During his time at heycar, Dan was responsible for all news and editorial campaigns. He worked tirelessly to improve access to EV chargers. He also led a national campaign to reduce wait times for driving tests in the UK after COVID.
Managing Editor, Honest John
Dan oversaw all editorial content at Honest John, including news and car reviews. As part of the role, he travelled the world to cover the latest new car models. He also fronted editorial news campaigns on TV and radio on behalf of the Honest John website.
Dan's articles in the press
Car tax bands as referenced by BBC, Guardian and Huffington Post
Reasons your Engine Management Light is on as cited by WalesOnline
