Alex Gur

Roadside Patrol

Alexander Gur is a Roadside Patrol at The AA, with more than 20 years of hands-on experience across garage and roadside roles, as well as a strong personal interest in performance cars.

Alexander has worked in the motor trade for more than two decades. His background includes 5 years of garage experience, 7 years with Green Flag, and 8 years with The AA. Over that time, he has built strong practical knowledge of vehicle faults, roadside repairs, and day-to-day maintenance across a wide range of makes and models.

His experience in both workshop and roadside environments gives him a clear understanding of the problems drivers face in real-world conditions. That hands-on background helps him offer straightforward, experience-based insight from a technician’s point of view.

Outside of work, Alexander has a particular interest in Volkswagen Group cars. He enjoys going to the gym and working on his own vehicles, including an Audi S3 and a Volkswagen Golf Edition 35.

Awards and qualifications

IMI Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance

Recent reviews

Audi Q3

4.2/5

Since its launch in 2011, the Q3 has become one of Audi’s most successful models, leaving the brand with little reason to change a winning formula. Instead, the 2026 model is an evolution with sharper styling, a more modern cabin and other refinements to make it more complete than ever. We spent time with the new Audi Q3 265 TFSI to find out whether those changes have produced a more accomplished luxury SUV.

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Mercedes CLA

4.0/5

The Mercedes CLA arrived as a way of combining the compact proportions of your typical hatchback with the sleek, effortless style of a saloon. Equipped with the usual Mercedes finery that you’d expect, the CLA brings a more style-conscious approach, despite sharing much of its mechanical underpinnings with the standard A-Class hatch. With loads of technology on board and a range of efficient yet punchy engines, the CLA remains a very appealing prospect today.

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BMW X6

3.8/5

BMW kicked off the trend for the coupe-inspired SUV when it launched the original X6. Now into its third generation, this style-conscious high-rider remains a popular choice. Bringing the space, you’d expect from an SUV but with an extra dose of character, the X6 is aimed at drivers who want an SUV with a bit of flair.

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

4.0/5

With performance and luxury combined, it’s little wonder why the Range Rover Sport has proven such a hit with buyers over the years. Finished to a high standard both inside and out, the Sport brings all the hallmarks of your regular Range Rover with an extra level of dynamism for when the roads get twisty.

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Honda HR-V

3.7/5

These days, there are few segments more crowded and competitive than the compact SUV market. It seems like every carmaker is having a go at cracking this lucrative sector. And Honda’s trying to do the same with Honda HR-V. In a busy segment, it still manages to stand out for its clever interior layout, compact footprint, and smooth hybrid powertrain. While it may not be as sporty as others, the HR-V does represent a decent all-round package.

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BMW X3

4.3/5

The BMW X3 has been a mainstay of this brand’s range for decades, having first arrived back in 2003 as one of the very first road-focused SUVs. Over two decades on, the latest X3 has been released with a more luxurious interior, a striking exterior design and a good range of engines. It’s also larger and more spacious than ever, making this ‘baby’ SUV into one which feels far larger than you might expect.

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Mazda MX5

4.5/5

Since the original model transformed the sports car market in 1989, the Mazda MX-5 has become a global icon, often replicated, but arguably never bettered. The fourth-generation ND model, introduced in 2015, is as sharp and engaging as the MX-5 has ever been, and although it’s getting on a bit now, it still has a hugely enthusiastic following and it’s still a terrific car.

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Toyota Aygo X

4.2/5

Toyota’s decision to axe the Aygo in favour of the Aygo X back in 2022 represented a changing of the guard for the Japanese brand. The outfit was turning its back on one of the cars which helped establish it in the UK after deciding that the small city cars that once dominated UK roads were losing favour to taller and more imposing crossovers. The Aygo X looks to blend the nimble practicality of a traditional A-segment hatchback with the additional space of a compact crossover. What the Japanese brand has come up with is one of the most distinctive city cars that money can buy.

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MG HS

4.0/5

The MG HS needs to offer a lot, as it competes in a highly competitive space filled with established and new players. The old HS managed to do that by providing value without compromising on features and interior quality. With the new HS, MG is hoping to offer even more value for buyers. We drove a 2026 MG HS PHEV to find out whether the changes have worked and whether you should consider it over rivals such as the Ford Kuga, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage and Nissan Qashqai.

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