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  I do very low mileage and short journeys, should I get a hybrid? 17 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  In the main, I only drive twice a day for 1.3 miles each way. Should I keep the Lexus IS 2.5 V6 petrol or swap to a small petrol car, or even a hybrid...
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  Best summer car for £7000? 9 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a convertible for the summer (and probably keep for a few years) with a budget of £7000 (maybe a little more). It needs to be petrol...
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  How often should you change the oil in a hybrid? 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Hyundai i10 and do mainly short journeys adopting your recommendations regarding six monthly oil changes and higher grade fuel. Should we follow...
• USA Motoring 21 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  However the 'Bread and Butter' market is dominated by Hyundai/Kia/Honda/Toyota and Lexus, Jaguar and Mercedes seem to be the luxury car of choice.
• Lexus LS, Lexus RX450h - I tried LS500h and RX450h, here's what happened 30 May 2023 (Forum)
  I made this post yesterday: https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/181492/lexus-ls---2020. It got some useful responses, and I figured that my experience might help someone else later if they are in a similar boat.   I currently drive a 2007 Lexus GS300 and have been considering upgrading to a LS500h / 7 series / S class.
• Honda Jet 27 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  I see Honda have now started making their own plane and engines (with GE). I understand Lexus are also using their V8 in a small prop plane also. The flying car can't be too far away!!! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/5216972.stm
• Bumper Damage 3 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  (As recommended by HJ for bumper repairs.) Some kind soul has scraped the paint off the corner of my (week old) Lexus IS 200. Or should I go back to the dealer which will probably cost a lot more...
• BMW - BMWs in the snow 15 Jan 2011 (Forum)
  stating the obvious - being fwd, an Audi will get thru tricky weather conditions whereas rwd BMWs, Mercs, Lexus etc will struggle. I know the quantities of snow we've got don't happen often, but rwd is mostly useless when it does. For me, it's no contest.
• Looking to change my car. 7 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Anyone recommend a motor [Saloon] thats fairly quick and economical either diesel / petrol looking for mid-range ie mondeo/passat/ audi /lexus Bhp around 130-150. 1.9-2.2 engine age around 2005-2006.
• Diesel Additives 6 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I've had my first diesel for four months (Lexus IS 220d) . I see a lot of guys use diesel fuel additives, at the car first service I asked the service manager about using one, and he advised against it. I would appreciate your thoughts. DJ
• Toyota may become world's largest carmaker 10 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Full story here; http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7180551.stm I love this bit High petrol prices have boosted demand for Toyota's Prius and Lexus hybrid cars and for small cars like the Camry. .
• Infiniti Cars 25 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  The luxury 'Lexus-type' division of Nissan only seems to have overseas websites - the UK equivalent is a computer company, which could make a lot of dough!! Anyway, has anyone driven an Infiniti yet? Apparently they're coming here next year.
• Castrol Magnetec 11 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  My car has just had its first service (10,000 miles) at the local Toyota/Lexus dealer.The oil they have used is Castrol Magnetec. I'm just interested if anyone has any opinions (good or Bad) of this product. I was hoping they would use Mobil 1.
• PCV valve location 21 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  I have a Lexus ES300, where is the PCV valve located? does anything else need replacing when renewing the PCV valve? is it difficult to replace? I am replacing due to mileage and to eliminate it while looking for a reason for rough idling.
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  What's a good car for someone with bad hips? 14 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best car for someone with bad hips?
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  What's the best used hybrid for around £18,000? 17 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a used hybrid car for around £18,000. Which do you recommend for all-round performance, style, comfort and best value?
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  Replacing a C-Class 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a nearly five-year-old Mercedes C220 CDI, which is great but I not so good in the winter (RWD). I have been looking for similar spec (FWD) car...
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  New car consuming too much oil 8 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've done 1100 miles in a new A-Class 180 CDI auto. I've tried to follow HJ's advice for running in a diesel. It's now telling me it needs a litre...
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  Can you recommend a petrol automatic hatchback with low emissions? 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a car that is petrol, auto, under 120g/km CO2 and a 5-seater hatchback. Any suggestions would be appreciated. If not available now, are...
• Lexus IS - Farmer hits my parked car. 7 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  I live in a small village in a residential road with house on one side fields on the other, I live at number 6 of 6 houses, the road is pretty narrow...