Jarrod

Jarrod Partridge is the founder of Motoring Chronicle and an FIA accredited journalist with over 30 years of experience following motorsport and the global automotive industry. A member of the AIPS International Sports Press Association, Jarrod has covered Formula 1 races and automotive events at venues around the world, bringing first-hand insight to every race report, car review, and industry analysis he writes. His work spans the full breadth of motoring — from the latest EV launches and road car reviews to the cutting edge of motorsport competition.

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How to Fix a Key Fob or Central Locking Fault Without a Locksmith

A key fob that has stopped unlocking your car almost ...
New lead-acid automotive electric battery replacement in old car

Why Your Car Won’t Start on a Cold Morning (and What Each Cause Means)

A car that struggles to start on a cold morning ...
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How a Tribunal Defeat for HMRC Could Cut EV Drivers’ Charging Bills by £300

HMRC has lost a tax tribunal case that could cut ...

Company Car Drivers Could Lose a Tax Break as DfT Retests PHEV Emissions

A stricter emissions retest could push some plug-in hybrids over ...
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Why Your Next Car’s Theft Risk Now Comes With Its Own Rating

Thatcham Research now grades every new car's theft risk on ...
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DVSA Freezes Car MOT Fees as Lorry and Bus Tests Rise 11 Percent

DVSA has raised the maximum service charge testing centres can ...
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How the Most Reliable Used Cars of 2026 Could Save Buyers Thousands

The Toyota Yaris tops the 2026 Warrantywise Reliability Index for ...
Top 15 Used Car Bargains Under £15k Revealed

Every New Car Buyer Can Now Haggle UK Dealers Down by £6,000

Chinese brands now hold roughly 15 percent of the UK ...
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Why Councils Reject Three in Four Driver Pothole Claims as Backlog Hits £18 Billion

Hit a pothole hard enough to crack a tyre or ...
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Older and Disabled Drivers Wait 47 Times Longer for a DVLA Licence Decision

DVLA figures obtained under Freedom of Information law show medical ...