# Autocar — World's best car weekly mag > World's best car weekly magazine for news, reviews, and comparisons. (iPhone/iPad app by Haymarket.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autocar/id489475304 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Haymarket](https://appshunter.io/developer/382580593) - Category: Sports, Magazines & Newspapers - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 46 App Store ratings · 67 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 22 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-02-22 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autocar/id489475304/reviews.md ## What is Autocar? Autocar is the world's best car weekly, giving enthusiasts and car buyers industry-leading news and features, expert opinion, in-depth car reviews and definitive comparison tests – along with the best photography in the business. Enjoy reading issues on your mobile and tablet, with a specially designed mobile edition making reading on mobile devices even easier! ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest issue. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx ## Key features - Industry-leading car news - Expert opinion and analysis - In-depth car reviews - Definitive comparison tests - High-quality photography - Mobile-optimized reading experience ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Autocar: Auto Renewing Subscription | $129.99 | per year | | Autocar: Auto Renewing Subscription | $69.99 | per 6 months | | Autocar: Auto Renewing Subscription | $34.99 | per 3 months | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 26th April 2017 (id:827619) | $3.99 | one-time | | 13th July 2016 (id:827539) | $3.99 | one-time | | 25th May 2016 (id:827525) | $3.99 | one-time | | 27th April 2016 (id:827517) | $3.99 | one-time | | 9th March 2016 (id:827503) | $3.99 | one-time | | 2nd March 2016 (id:827501) | $3.99 | one-time | | 4th January 2017 (id:827587) | $3.99 | one-time | | 6-Dec-2023 (id:828285) | $3.99 | one-time | | 24-Apr-2024 (pp:1017990) | $3.99 | one-time | | 07-Jan-26 (pp:1136077) | $3.99 | one-time | | 08-Jul-26 (pp:1136025) | $3.99 | one-time | | 17-Jun-26 (pp:1136085) | $3.99 | one-time | | 24-Sep-2025 (pp:1113525) | $3.99 | one-time | | 29-Apr-26 (pp:1136099) | $3.99 | one-time | | 06-May-26 (pp:1136097) | $3.99 | one-time | | 8-Jan-2025 (pp:1113545) | $3.99 | one-time | | 5-Feb-2025 (pp:1113483) | $3.99 | one-time | | 15-Jan-2025 (pp:1113489) | $3.99 | one-time | | 22-Jan-2025 (pp:1113487) | $3.99 | one-time | | 18-Dec-2024 (pp:1017820) | $3.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Autocar? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Great magazine content - 👍 Intelligent and informative journalism - 👍 Digital version preferred by some - 👍 Improved app experience after updates - 👍 Good upgrade with new features **Cons** - 🐛 App issues and bugs - 🐛 News feed not working - 🐛 Difficult to download issues - 🐛 Intrusive ads - 🐛 Purchases not downloading - 🐛 App deletes library - 🐛 Content refuses to appear - 🐛 App rarely updated - 🐛 App not recognizing Apple IDs - 🐛 App glitchy and fails to load content - 🐛 Unresponsive app support - 🐛 Cannot access old copies - 🐛 Login and password reset issues - 🐛 App frequently late - 🐛 App frozen - 🐛 Battery drains quickly - 🐛 App generates heat - 🐛 Unusable offline - 🐛 Too many devices registered - 🐛 App crashes - 🐛 Expensive download - 🐛 No interactivity or video - 🐛 Tedious zooming and scrolling - 🐛 Ads are a high percentage of download **Commonly reported bugs** - News feed not working for days - Fight to get app to open new magazine to download - Intrusive ads make app unusable - Purchase copy and nothing, returns to purchase option - Tap cover image, nothing - Look in library, nothing - Try to purchase again, tells you already own it but doesn't give it - Complain through app messaging, nothing - Wait until app decides to let you in - Problems downloading individual issue purchases - Payment taken, magazine does not download - App deletes library - Content refuses to appear - App rarely if ever updated - App will not recognize Apple IDs - Attempt to download new content via Apple ID route fails - App glitchy and now simply fails to load new content - App support is completely unresponsive - Cannot get old copies - Tried logging off and on but now can’t get into account - Tried to contact support but they don’t get back - Cannot access account as rest password link times out - New issues of the magazine weren’t coming through - App doesn’t download - Customer support don’t want to know - Rarely manage to download an edition without numerous failed attempts - Can’t see latest magazines despite yearly subscription - Struggled with this app for about 6 months - Latest magazine editions have not been available for multiple weeks - Login server failing, so can’t get any of the issues from subscription - No response from support - Digital version often days late - No response from providers - Often can’t log in - Latest copy hasn’t downloaded - Error when trying to log in - Unable to download weekly Autocar - App is frozen - Frequently, new editions of the magazine take days to appear - Continually having to refresh subscription - Reloading the app asks for subscription email address - App crashes whenever opened after update - Download fine, displays great but eats up battery - Generates a high amount of heat on the back of the iPad - Whenever download a copy, it deletes itself when app is closed - Logged out of account on all devices with error message about too many devices registered - Support is useless - Haven’t been able to access issues for over a year - No response to emails and no one to help - Impossible to download with any consistency - Latest editions do not show for download - Tried rebooting iPad, reinstalling app, to no avail - No response from support - No new magazines and no content - Error or no internet (checked and internet is working fine) - Update for a new edition is unreliable - Stalls after a month or so - No point in having a magazine days after it hits the streets - New issue available 3 or 4 days after newsagent - App is buggy and seldom updated - Years since able to see and download a new issue after notification - Tedious workaround of deleting app, re-downloading and restoring subscription - Says 'there's been a problem loading your content' - Wednesday morning battles to download new issue - App is nothing more than a glorified pdf - Endless and tedious process of zooming in and out - Preview images in App Store are of Classic & Sports Car mag, not Autocar - Purchase attempts fail multiple times - Purchase tells you it’s successful but still won’t download - iPad restart helps sometimes, sometimes not - Worst website of a magazine - Past 5 attempts to purchase have failed first time - When try to purchase a second time, told already purchased - Can’t see other pages, only covers - App stinks - App is not really an 'app' but PDFs of printed pages - No interactivity or video - Have to zoom in to read text - New magazines not available via the APP - Happens at least once a quarter - Support is very poor - Can’t get the latest version of the magazine - Resetting the iPad now means there’s no content at all - App is still unreliable-useless - App is unfit for purpose - App is a disaster **Most requested features** - Make app more stable - Improve app functionality beyond PDF viewer - Remove ads or make them optional - Add interactivity and video - Improve download process for new issues - Fix battery consumption issues - Ensure app works offline - Allow unregistering devices - Improve app support responsiveness ## Recent user reviews (10 of 67) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autocar/id489475304/reviews.md ### 2/5 — App issues *2026-05-16* Recently have issues with this app News feed hasn’t worked for days … ### 1/5 — Useless download *2025-06-25* Why doesn’t it just download on the day of publication. You have to fight to get the thing to open the new magazine to download. Good magazine utterly useless app ### 5/5 — Still the greatest car magazine *2024-05-12* With the Internet packed full of supposed ‘influencers’ who claim to know how to review cars just because they have a driving license, it’s great to see original and the best is still going strong. Clear, informative, intelligent and interesting. The best resource for all things car related. ### 2/5 — Terrible usability *2022-10-02* I know the app is free so they need to make their money through ads but they are so intrusive it makes the app pretty much unusable and puts me off paying for the full version as I can’t tell how much is down to the ads and how much is just a poor app. Shame as the content is good if your patient enough to wade through all the interruptions ### 5/5 — The Original & still the best weekly publication *2022-03-20* Have read it since 1987 on a D plate Nova from Vauxhall Opel Dealership in Wallasey I worked for before moving to AFG Edgemill and onto Rover Chester then Mill Garages as a Dealer Principal with Fiat & Alfa Romeo for the launch of the 156 and 166 then to Sligo for Hyundai ,BMW,Fiat & Alfa Romeo Launch at Martin Reilly. Yours Mr Grant Patrick Bond-Thompson RAA.T ### 1/5 — Totally sh** experience *2021-10-24* I purchase a copy and nothing. The app just returns to the purchase option. Tap the cover image, nothing. Look in my library, nothing. Try to purchase again. ‘You’ve already done that, would you like it again ?” You bet ! Tap the cover still nothing. Complain through the app messaging - ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ! You just have to wait until at some point the app decides to let you in. Pathetic. ### 2/5 — Problems downloading individual issue purchases *2021-09-22* For the past couple of years single issue purchase takes repeated attempts to transact. Even though payment is taken the magazine does not download. Frustrating. **Developer response:** Hi there, sorry to hear you're having trouble, that does sound unusual. Please could you contact info@pocketmags.com with additional details (or use the Contact Us function in app) and we will be happy to assist. ### 5/5 — Content is great *2021-05-28* When the app doesn’t delete my library — ### 5/5 — Good Upgrade 6.5.2 *2021-05-26* Has been working very well since complete revamp some time back now. Latest upgrade (6.5.2) adds some neat features, and definitely enhances the reading experience, moving on from the “PDF” feel of the original towards a more digital feel. ### 1/5 — Great mag. Terrible app *2021-05-19* I have been a subscriber for over 30 yrs and love my weekly reads. However, this iPad app is terrible. Regularly the content refuses to appear. It rarely if ever s updated. It’s become quite annoying. ## Frequently asked questions about Autocar ### What is this app about? This app provides access to the world's best car weekly magazine. It delivers industry-leading news, expert opinions, in-depth car reviews, and comparison tests, all accompanied by high-quality photography. The content is optimized for reading on mobile and tablet devices. ### How can I access content? The app itself is free to download. Within the app, you can purchase individual current and back issues of the magazine. Subscriptions are also available, which will start from the latest issue and provide ongoing access. ### What are the subscription options? Subscriptions are available within the app and will automatically renew unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage auto-renewal through your Account Settings, but you cannot cancel an active subscription. Payment is charged to your iTunes account. ### Can I read my purchases on multiple devices? Yes, users can register for or log in to a pocketmags account within the app. This account will protect your purchased issues and allow you to browse them across multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging in. ### What if the app doesn't load? It is recommended to load the app for the first time in a Wi-Fi area to ensure all issue data is retrieved. If the app fails to load past the splash page after installation or an update, please try deleting and reinstalling the app from the App Store. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 7.4.11 — 2026-02-04 Improved app and reader stability We always love to hear from you - please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@pocketmags.com with any feedback or if you require assistance ### 7.4.10 — 2025-12-11 Improved app and reader stability We always love to hear from you - please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@pocketmags.com with any feedback or if you require assistance ### 7.4.7 — 2025-07-14 NEW - Article Audio available on selected issues Improved app and reader stability We always love to hear from you - please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@pocketmags.com with any feedback or if you require assistance ### 7.2.10 — 2024-07-25 New and improved app homepage New subscription page My Account controls Numerous bug fixes and improvements We're here to help! Please contact help@pocketmags.com with any questions or feedback. ### 7.2.2 — 2023-05-09 New and improved app homepage New subscription page My Account controls Numerous bug fixes and improvements We're here to help! 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*