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  Which car for a tall, disabled pensioner? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I thought I'd found driving heaven when I bought my Lexus in 2010, until my average mpg became clear. I can slide into it easily, it is comfortable for...
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  Buying a company car with a decent boot? 3 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a hatch-back that's one size smaller than my current Toyota Avensis D4D, is petrol or hybrid (less than 10k pa mileage), has a large boot...
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  Ear raid warning 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Having reached an age when my hearing now requires aids, I find these in fact distort extraneous sounds so that it is quite useless trying to listen to...
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  Which car can I replace my Jaguar S-Type with? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven Jaguars for the last fifteen years, but would like to downsize for my next car. What models should I be looking at to replace my S-Type that...
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  Poor mpg -low mileage car 24 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1995 Lexus LS400 done 80000 miles. I only do about 2000 miles per annum. I am getting less mpg than I used to. An item in Sunday Times motoring...
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  Which automatic car with a comfortable ride to replace my Vauxhall Omega? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a car of up to one year old, automatic, of a similar size to my 10-year-old Vauxhall Omega or bit smaller, with a soft ride, quite good...
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  Unstopper bull 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Regarding your article on unintentional acceleration of automatics, the early Lexus LS400 was very prone to this problem where the accelerator pedal would...
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  Open and shut 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  You have been very helpful in the past and I wondered whether you could recommend a four-seater convertible. My Touran which replaced a Japanese import...
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  Why has my car insurance increased following a house move? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  We have three cars all insured with different insurers and recently moved approximately 16 miles. No other factors have changed and two of the insurers...
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  Can you recommend a comfortable, refined car with easy boot access for a dog? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We've just got a dog and I'm having to lift her into our Lexus RX. Something which, at 64, I'm finding a bit harder than I'd like. She's not keen on going...
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  Should I change the oil in my new car after 1000 miles? 24 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new Lexus LBX that has now done 1200 miles. The oil change interval is the standard 10,000 miles or 12 months. I've read that some would suggest...
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  What hatchback should I buy for 15,000+ miles a year? 14 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need help to decide what car to buy. I'm looking a premium hatchback to buy for business and personal use, circa 16k miles per year. Looking at a second...
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  What's the best battery charger? 12 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Exide Premium 030 75AH battery fitted to a 1999 Lexus LS400. I need to know what battery chargers are most suitable to maintain good battery...
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  What large hybrid car will do the best motorway economy for a long commute? 15 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2007 diesel Hyundai Tucson auto. It's done 190,000 miles and is in need of replacing. I do about 25,000 miles a year, mostly country...
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  Need a car for a once a week commute? 5 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a reliable commuter car for a once per week Fri/Sun commute of 240 miles via A-roads. I've been looking at estates due to the need to cart...
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  Need a large and capable SUV 13 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have 2 cars: 2008 Volvo XC90 D5 AWD and 2012 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI. A change in job/location means two cars are no longer needed....
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  Replacing a Golf - with a Golf? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  After 2 years and 40,000 miles, time has come to replace the Volkswagen (with new). I have no complaints with the current car but like to shop around....
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  while stocks last 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Following a visit to your website, I checked out drivethedeal.com. Audi and Lexus (A4 and IS 220d) with almost £5000 off and Mercedes E Class (220CDi...
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  A four-door-ble 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I'd appreciate your advice about purchasing a second-hand 4-door sportscar/grandtourer, in a price range up to £45,000, with good handling and reliability....
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  Should I allow my Lexus RX300 automatic's brakes to cool before using them to hold the car stationary at traffic lights etc? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought an automatic Lexus RX 300 (2003, facelift, 5-speed auto). In many ways a silly concept, I am delighted with it, because the large number...