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Meet Our Authors

The people behind Young Car Driver are writers, editors and specialists who understand what it’s like to be a young driver in the UK.
Some of us have helped 17-year-olds get their first licence. Others know how finance and insurance really work — and how to explain them in plain English. Our goal? To make learning to drive, getting insured, and buying your first car a lot less confusing.

Geoff Tooze

Founder & FCA-Approved Senior Manager (SMF29)

Through Autedia Ltd, Geoff is an FCA-authorised credit broker under limited permissions — specialising in consumer hire and hire purchase agreements, the standard forms of UK car finance. He is also an Introducer Appointed Representative for car insurance via Seopa Ltd. As the firm’s designated SMF29, he is personally responsible for FCA compliance and regulated partnerships.

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Verity Hogan

Personal Finance Editor

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Gareth Dalton

Motoring and IT Editor

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Rebecca Goodman

Insurance & Personal Finance Expert

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Luca Dalton

Young Driver Blogger

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Anton Brand Cartoon Illustrator

Anton Brand

Cartoon Illustrator

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