Welcome to Road Test ... Iain Shankland’s nitty-gritty, down-to-earth automotive review column.

Iain’s goal as an automotive journalist is to provide you, the consumer, with the best information possible so that you can make an educated decision as you set out to make one of life’s bigger sticker purchases.

Through his reviews Iain reports on the important bits, like those little annoyances you may not have noticed on your 10 minute test drive, or those hidden gems that you just can’t or shouldn’t live without.

We hope you enjoy Iain’s open and honest opinions, and we encourage you to contact Iain if ever you need a little personalized advice - he’s always happy to help!