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Tim Barnes-Clay

Tim Barnes-Clay

Motor Journalist

Tim Barnes-Clay is a freelance journalist with more than three decades worth of industry experience under his belt. He test-drives the latest cars and attends new vehicle press launches around the world. The dad-of-three has a postgraduate diploma in broadcast journalism and has been a presenter and producer at ITV. He has also worked as a radio reporter and continues to present videos and record voiceovers.

Articles by Tim Barnes-Clay

Reviews by Tim Barnes-Clay

3.8/5 stars

Audi A3 Saloon Review (2024)

The Audi A3 saloon has had a makeover – but is it enough to beat its other German challengers?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 25-07-2024

3.9/5 stars

Renault Captur Review (2024)

Renault’s Captur has often impressed, and now the French manufacturer has given it some updates – but are they enough to get ahead of the competition?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 25-07-2024

3.8/5 stars

MG Cyberster Review (2024)

MG has re-entered the sports car world with the all-electric Cyberster – but is it all show and no go?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 23-07-2024

4/5 stars

Dacia Duster SUV Review (2024)

Dacia has an all-new Duster – and it even offers hybrid power – but is it still excellent value to lease?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 23-07-2024

3.3/5 stars

Peugeot E-3008 SUV Review (2024)

The riveting-to-look-at E-3008 is here with improvements galore over its predecessor – but are they enough to tempt you into leasing one?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 28-05-2024

3.7/5 stars

Audi Q3 Sportback 2024 Review & Pricing

Audi’s Q3 Sportback chops a wedge out of the standard Q3, puts a slightly more expensive sticker price on it and rolls it out onto the forecourt – so what's the point?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 15-05-2024

3.8/5 stars

Mazda 3 Hatchback Review (2024)

The Mazda 3 might not be the go-to hatchback for most families, but it should be higher up your leasing shortlist for many reasons.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 10-05-2024

3.9/5 stars

Mazda CX-30 Review (2024)

If you are after one of the smallest SUVs money can lease, then the Mazda CX-30 might well be one to consider. But is it any good?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 10-05-2024