Gareth Dalton
Motoring Editor & Co-founder
Gareth's Bio
Gareth is the Co-founder and Motoring Editor of Young Car Driver. A lifelong car enthusiast with a background in cybersecurity, he brings decades of personal motoring experience and a keen technical eye to the site’s practical guides and reviews.
🔍 Fast Facts
- Motoring Editor & Co-founder of Young Car Driver
- Founder and Managing Director of Techn22, a cybersecurity consultancy
- 20+ years of hands-on car ownership and restoration experience
- Regularly reviews motoring guides for technical and practical accuracy
- Passionate about automotive tech and real-world car buying
- Supports car enthusiasts and new drivers alike through honest, no-fluff content
Gareth has helped shape Young Car Driver since its launch, offering real-world insight and editorial feedback to keep motoring content grounded, accurate, and genuinely helpful. He regularly contributes to articles on choosing, maintaining, and understanding cars — especially for first-time buyers and younger drivers.
With a background in cybersecurity, Gareth brings a methodical, analytical mindset to every guide he reviews. Whether breaking down car spec jargon or identifying common buying pitfalls, his content helps young drivers make smarter, more confident choices.
He’s also an avid classic car fan, currently owning a 1960 Triumph GT6 and a Jaguar XKR, and he’s saving up for his dream — a Bentley Continental GT. Gareth is a proud member of the Triumph owners club and actively follows motorsport, from F1 to the BTCC and Porsche Carrera Cup GB.
“Young drivers face a maze of choices. I aim to cut through the noise with advice that’s honest, useful, and grounded in real motoring experience.”
📘 Featured Articles
Top articles on Young Car Driver
• What to check when buying a used car
• Choosing the best first car for your budget
• How to avoid common car buying scams