Sophie Knight
Sophie Knight
Sophie Knight has been a journalist for two decades, and was consumer editor for Parkers in 2017-2019.
Has worked on a variety of consumer publications both in print and online, most recently Parkers and Car, plus Mother&Baby, WhatsTheBest, Yours, Today’s Golfer, Heat, and Closer.
She is passionate about raising awareness around postnatal depression and is a Mental Health First Aider.
Sophie studied History at the University of Sheffield and is now a mother of two young children.
Latest from this author
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The morning after: should you trust a home alcohol breath test?How do you know when you’re safe to drive the day after having a few? After all, one-fifth of all drink-driving convictions are for the morning after. It’s certainly not...26 Aug 2022 -
What does Cat C and Cat D mean on cars?Cat S and Cat N cars are insurance write-offs. Cat C and Cat D cars are the exact same insurance write-offs, except they are using the old format. Where Cat...11 Jul 2022 -
QUIZ: What do these engine warning lights mean?Do you know what the warning lights mean on your dashboard? If one of your car’s warning lights came on while you’re driving home tonight, would you know what they meant...26 Mar 2019 -
Multimac car seats reviewWhen you find out you’re having a baby, one of your first considerations is whether your current car is suitable for your new family needs. When you have three or...26 Mar 2019 -
Is your new car safe? Thatcham rates keyless entry systemsIs your new car safe? Thatcham Research has issued ratings on 11 new cars for 2019 regarding their safety, and says that six of those are ‘poor’. The assessment looked at...21 Mar 2019 -
The danger of dirt: why a mucky car could mean a £1,000 fineHaving a grubby car may seem like a mild inconvenience, yet it could land you a fine of up to £1,000 if the muck is obscuring your number plate. Picture...27 Dec 2017 -
14 great cars for transporting twins and a toddlerBuying a new car is often top of the list of things to do before a new baby arrives. If you already have a toddler and you’re expecting twins, the subject...14 Jul 2017 -
Car seat laws - do you know the latest rules?Do you know the latest child seat laws? There have been changes to the UK laws lately, which can make choosing the right child seat for your little one confusing. We’ve...12 Jul 2017 -
Car insurance premiums set to soar by £75 a year on averageYour car insurance could be set to soar by an average of £75 per year, due to a new government ruling. The Ministry of Justice has announced a new formula for...22 Mar 2017 -
Geneva Motor Show 2017The Geneva Motor Show is arguably the year’s most important motor show, taking place in Switzerland; it is is open to the public from 9-19 March 2017, with two press...7 Mar 2017 -
Ford and FIAT only score three stars in new Euro NCAP safety ratingsEuro NCAP has today released the safety ratings for six cars, and both Ford and Fiat have fallen short. The brand-new Ka+ only scored three stars. This comes after the Ford...1 Mar 2017 -
Hilux provides safe passage for Tiggywinkles wildlifeHead- and legroom are important aspects of our vehicle reviews, but rarely do we have to consider the comfort of wildlife in the back of a pickup. But the Toyota Hilux...24 Feb 2017