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• Taxis in Brussels 11 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  That said, quite a number are customised by the manufacturer as taxis with price read-outs on the rear view mirror etc. why do MB and VAG continue to churn out diesel taxis if they aren't really designed for urban driving? I must pay tribute though to the engineering of Mercedes Benz. The taxi SWMBO and I took to Brussels airport to catch the early flight home was driven by Mad Max who went through at least a set of brake pads, a clutch and a gearbox in his attempt to get out of rush hour Brussels nearly killing several pedestrians/cyclists in the process and a driving style that would have destroyed most other car makes.
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  Winter tyres - am I doing it right? 12 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 07 Mercedes-Benz C-Class estate has slightly different tyres front and back, which is common I am sure. I have bought four spare alloys fitted with...
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  High mile E-Class or low mile Vectra? 15 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I was thinking of buying a 57/08 Vectra 1.9CDTi with less than 30k miles on the clock - in the region of £7-£8k. If insurance premium is not an issue,...
• Some people just don't listen... 7 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  HJ writes, in the car-by-car breakdown, about certain Mercedes Benzes: Listen for timing chain rattle, signifying infrequent oil changes. Don't want to hear any ... rumbles from the wheel bearings. ... Remember, these cars only go on forever if frequently and expensively maintained.
• Caravan towing speed record 5 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  The petrol record was set using the same caravan as the diesel attempt but this time being towed by a Mercedes Benz ML500, the powerful V8 4x4 setting the record at a breakneck 174 km/h. This record is also under investigation as a world normally-aspirated production car towing record. Details of this will be confirmed shortly.
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  Which large four-door car is suitable for towing a caravan? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am nearing the end of my second year of three owning a Mercedes-Benz E220CDI Blue Efficiency diesel automatic from new. I want a large four-door car,...
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  Is the Lexus IS 300 a future classic? 23 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My elderly father-in-law owns a 2003 Lexus IS300 Auto Limited Edition. He purchased it from the first owner who had done 17k miles in 2003. He has now...
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  What's the correct pressure for a winter tyre? 16 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had four winter tyres and steel rims fitted to my B-Class by a Mercedes-Benz dealer as per their suggestion. However, I found the noise they...
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  Bought a used car from a dealer, but it has no service history 12 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Two weeks ago I bought an approved 2011 used Mercedes-Benz SLK and was told it had a full service history. I asked for the documents and eventually they...
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  A seller didn't tell me the car's nav was broken. Should I worry about it? 23 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I want to get a good, used Mercedes-Benz B-Class diesel around 6-7 years old. On a test drive, everything was good. Only that the car's sat nav screen...
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  We bought a Euro5 van in 2016 - should it have been Euro6? 15 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter from a Mercedes dealer in April 2016. It has a Euro5 engine so is liable to the ULEZ charge. I believe I have been...
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  Is it common for the electric parking brake to fail on Land Rover Discovery 4s? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 30-month old Discovery 4 3.0d HSE automatic with 28,000 miles from new, with full supplying dealer history. It has just destroyed its electromechanical...
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  Why wasn't this alleged car thief prosecuted? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Mercedes-Benz was recently broken into while parked in our drive and quite a lot of damage was done to the steering column and an attempt to...
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  We need a new car with easy access and good reliability with low mileages - what do you suggest? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are a couple in our early 70s and we have enjoyed a Mercedes C180 for some years, but it gives signs of rising repair costs and we give signs of decreasing...
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  Should I buy a petrol or diesel BMW or Mercedes? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I feel it is time to treat myself and am proposing to purchase either an E-Class Mercedes-Benz estate or 5 Series BMW Touring. Either will be less than...
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  What are the VED rules for camper vans? 11 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo in December 2017. My V5 document has it in taxation class as diesel car but it is in fact a camper van with fitted...
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  What midsize, petrol SUV should I buy? 26 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in quandary and require your help! I have a 2009 Lexus GS450h - which I love - but I want an update because the boot is ridiculously small. I feel...
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  Can you recommend a pick-up workhorse to replace my 1994 Isuzu Bighorn? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own an 1994 Isuzu Bighorn 3.1TD LWB that has served me well for about 10 years now, used on our small farm for the occasional heavy towing task (livestock...
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  What is a good car safety windscreen breaker to buy? 10 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Car safety window breaking tool, any views where to buy from?
• Is there such a car? 25 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  I only use it for the work commute that only 15 miles of 30/40mph zones and occasional stop start traffic... but I am in the car for an hour each morning and night so bring comfortable is a big thing.. Before you go and say how about this BMW or this Mercedes Benz.... I can’t afford anything like that as I already have a big car to pay for so don’t want something that’ll drain my money away.... Here’s my specs: I am 6ft4 (with a 34” inside leg) £13k max Petrol (only cover 7-8k miles per year) Newish car (3 years max) Reliable No bigger than 4.25m(space on drive) It will only be serviced at a manufacturers service centre....