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  Should we buy a Lexus RX 450h or a Range Rover Velar? 21 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking at a 2018 Lexus RX 450H, which has done 25,000-30,0000 miles or a Range Rover Velar. Both cost approximately £40,000. We have a July...
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  Best used small car for my 18-year-old son? 29 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  What are your suggestions for the best used car for my 18-year-old son? Also, what is the best insurer for affordable cover for him?
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  Are high-mileage hybrids a smart buy? 4 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a used hybrid Lexus (mainly CT and IS). I saw some with very high mileage (+150k) for sale. Is it safe to buy one like that? What...
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  What is the best car for long term ownership? 24 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best car to buy and hang onto for the next ten years? I’m looking for bombproof reliability and something that will bear wear and tear with...
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  Can you recommend a petrol, family car? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of £11,000 for a petrol family car (6000 - 8000 miles per year). It needs enough room for four adults and I’ve been looking at a minimum...
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  Should I switch from petrol to an EV if I want long term reliability? 3 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned my 15 year old MkVI Golf TSI for 12 years and it's reliably covered over 160,000 miles. However, expensive problems are occurring and there...
• vw golf 29 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  vw golf has got a reliability index of 19 since 2000. thats good!(not the best).but tasty!! so come on slap umm?
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  How reliable is the Mazda 3? 8 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a secondhand diesel Mazda 3. Is this a reliable car? If so, which model should I get? I'm considering the Mk1 Mazda 3 1.6D or Mk2 Mazda...
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  Which are the most reliable makes of car? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  From your readers' postbag, which makes are the most reliable and which are the least reliable cars more than five years old?
• Reliability ratings.Fact or Flawed? 7 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  I have my doubts about taking the reliability ratings for the face value. The top rated car in Reliability Index is Kia Picanto and the "popular" reliable car VW golf is at 97. At first it looked like people's perception is not acually reality.
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  Can you recommend a reliable, economical SUV with 4WD? 3 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a new/used car that is reliable and economical, as well as providing some form of 4WD option. I live in the countryside and my MINI has...
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  Can you recommend a small, automatic SUV? 27 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after a small, used SUV with an auto gearbox. I have a budget of £11,000 - £12,000. I'm doing 7000-8000 miles of mixed driving per year. So far I've...
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  What's the most reliable pick-up truck in the UK? 9 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need your advice on the most reliable pick-up truck. What model would you recommend?
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  What is the best reliable petrol family car for £15,000? 20 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best saloon or estate car for under £15k? I am looking for a reliable, comfortable and family car. Ideally, I want a 2.0-litre petrol automatic...
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  Can you recommend a smaller alternative to the Ford Kuga? 27 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have been driving Ford Kugas for 12 years very happily but now want a smaller car. Safety and build quality matter, preferably not high mileage and a...
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  Need a reliable, used car for Under £6k - any suggestions? 4 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am replacing my old 1.2 petrol Vauxhall Corsa, as it has developed a problem with the engine. I would like a similar-sized car, that is cheap to run...
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  Which are the best breakdown providers? 20 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Which are the best and most reliable breakdown and recovery clubs these days?
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  What's the best used, small hatchback for low mileage use? 25 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We are both recently retired and found that having just one car (the brilliant Volvo XC40 T3) is proving inconvenient, so we want a small used car for...
• What Car Depreciation Index 29 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  What does the BR think of this data? Realistic, reliable? I'm about to start looking at a replacement for the 8yr old Audi and at face value it looks like...
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  What's a reliable car for long term ownership? 16 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Is the 1.5 naturally aspirated Honda HR-V from 2018 a reliable choice? I have been burned by a 2017 Civic with a wet belt and do not trust Honda like I...