Ben is the deputy web editor of Carbuyer, and responsible for ensuring the site is updated with all of the latest car reviews and news. A former tax accountant, Ben switched to automotive journalism in 2016, running his own website while freelancing for several outlets before joining Carbuyer in 2019.

He spends his spare time maintaining his BMW E39 and daily drives a Volvo V70 D5 that is a decommissioned police car.

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