Oliver Young has been What Car?’s used car reporter since 2021. He writes and produces used car content for print and online, doing so in conjunction with used car editor Mark Pearson. He also performs this role for Autocar.
His automotive journalism career began in 2018, when he took on an editorial apprentice role at the age of 16. With agency Blackball Media, he gained experience working on brands such as Car Dealer Magazine and PA Media. He performed a variety of tasks, from reviewing a new Ford Fiesta to interviewing Jeremy Clarkson.
In the meantime, he studied at Highbury College to complete his NCTJ Level 3 Diploma in Journalism. After two years, Oliver came away with a distinction grade.
