Richard Kilpatrick
Now freelance, Richard Kilpatrick worked across several roles with us at Parkers and in Bauer’s Automotive team. We are a close-knit group here so has been able to get stuck into helping with buying guides, reviewing and road-testing cars, editing our newsletters, and more. They offer advice from their years of experience and a chance for you to learn from the mistakes they have made!
Cars have been a lifelong obsession for Richard but these days his interests also include writing short stories, composing electronic music, and studying Mandarin, which may be more useful in the automotive industry than you might think.
Latest from this author
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New Lotus Evora GT410 (2020)British manufacturer Lotus is generally known for lightweight performance cars that punch above their weight on road and track, but aren’t the last word in refinement or build quality. That’s...29 Jan 2020
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What is a DVLA check code?UK driving licence details are now accessible online, including all categories and where applicable, penalties. You’ll still need a photocard drivers’ licence, which doubles as photo ID for many purposes...13 Jan 2020
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Suzuki SX4 known/common problemsIf you’re looking to buy a Suzuki SX4, it’s worth getting familiar with its common problems, so you can avoid being caught out by them. Read on to...10 Jan 2020
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Ford Focus Active Estate (18 on) reviewCrossover estate blends a good mix of abilities9 Jan 2020
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Van emissions up to 8x official limit in independent testsAfter the emissions scandal of 2015-16, you would think that manufacturers would have cleaned up their act where exhaist pollution is concerned. Stricter Euro 6 standards – 6d, 6d-Temp and...12 Dec 2019
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Toyota RAV4 - Used car buying guideThe 1994 Toyota RAV4 is a genuine pioneer of modern car design. Lots of companies lay claim to inventing the ‘Sport Utility Vehicle’, and most of those claims have some...26 Nov 2019
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Suzuki Alto - Used car buying guideThe Suzuki Alto has been offered in the UK since 1979; the first step into passenger cars from a marque otherwise known for motorbikes, the name has applied to just...26 Nov 2019
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Isuzu D-Max XTR reviewIsuzu UK has something of a dilemma on its hands. Lifestyle pickup sales are booming, yet the D-Max remains absent from Waitrose carparks and pay-and-play sites, instead getting down to...16 Sept 2019
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BMW Z3 Roadster (96-02) reviewAn affordable used roadster with the emphasis on fun6 Jun 2019
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Suzuki SX4 Hatchback (06-14) reviewTough, reliable and a great used-car buy6 Jun 2019
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BMW Z3 buying guideThe rear-wheel-drive Z3 roadster is an upmarket alternative to a used Mazda MX-5 or MG TF. When new, it was neither as expensive nor as prestigious as the...3 May 2019