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  Would an older hybrid car suit a 500-mile weekly commute? 7 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to go from 100% home-based to a 400/500-mile per week commute. Currently, I have a 2009 Land Rover Freelander 2 with 144,000 miles on it, going...
• BMW, Audi, Lexus - What to Choose??? 27 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Lexus is250 SE-L Auto Personally for me this car doesn't look as good as the BMW from the outside but also has it's pros and cons.
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  What should I replace my Range Rover Sport with? 24 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  As I approach retirement I probably need to give up my long term affair with Range Rover Sports and settle for something a bit more modest. I love the...
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  What is the best car to buy for reliability? 22 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have previously owned three BMW series 3 models and enjoyed driving all three. I am now looking to purchase a used vehicle to replace my last BMW and...
• A cheap to run luxury(ish) car? Tough one... 25 May 2023 (Forum)
  I'm very grateful to one of the site contributers at Ask John for suggesting my brother goes for a VW Golf mk 7 to replace his beloved Lexus CT200h Advance (2014 plate).  While he's loving the tech spec of the Golf and is warming to the fuel efficiency despite the cost of diesel, he's balking at the cockpit design.  To explain the following, he is neurodivergent (think Forest Gump but not as severe) and, whilst an excellent driver, he can be a stickler for things that someone us may not find important.
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  Can we afford an eco-friendly car? 6 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a diesel Skoda Superb. We are looking to change it for the most eco-friendly car we can afford. The Superb is a 2016 model with about...
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  Hybrid/petrol company car recommendations 13 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to order a new company car. My business mileage is negligible and my daily commute is 12 miles of country roads. The only long journeys are 2-3...
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  Driving 35K miles a year - which car offers the best economy? 19 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I will be driving 35,000 miles a year. I'd like to know what the most cost-effective motoring solution would be (overall cost, covering depreciation, servicing...
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  Which car do you recommend for a disabled driver with easy access and good performance? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had the lower half of my left leg removed and will have to learn to adapt to life with a disability. It also means disposing of my Jaguar XF...
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  Windscreen cracking noises 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car is a recently acquired 2008 Lexus iS250L. It has an unusual fault which is quite alarming. At completely random intervals there is a loud cracking...
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  Are my rear brake discs wearing prematurely? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need some guidance on the expected life of the rear brake discs on my Lexus LS600hL. The car is three years old, has just completed 30,000 miles and...
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  Buying a very quiet car 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been what I think is a canny buyer of used petrol premium cars - buying something a little unliked and keeping it for several years. I have...
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  Which convertible? 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a Saab 9-3 convertible (53) which she has loved. Recently things have started to go wrong, mostly electrical - windows, central locking...
• Next Car Advice/Recommendation... 27 Oct 2011 (Forum)
    If you can name it then I’ve probably looked at it, Volvo S40/S60, Ford Focus/Mondeo, Mercedes, Lexus, BMW  3/5, Seat, Honda, Toyota anything in the mid/large hatchback/saloon category I have considered! The last two I was looking at were a Mercedes C Class with 150k and a Lexus IS200 S with 80k, both for around £3,000.
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  When will hybrid versions of the Peugeot 3008 be available in the UK? 24 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me when the 3008 Hybrid will be available in the UK and have there been any reviews yet?
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  Did you know that old Rolls-Royces had trouble with runaway automatic gearboxes too? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Your tragic emails about runaway automatics reminded me of a true incident, circa 1960. A friend had a wealthy uncle who had an automatic Rolls-Royce....
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  What should I replace my Volkswagen Phaeton with? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  After running two 3.0Tdi Phaetons, the lease deals that attracted me are no longer available. I have loved running the Phaetons but the time has come to...
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  Dipsfunctional 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Much of my long distance driving is on the Continent necessitates fixing stick-on labels so that the lights conform. Can you tell me if any car model has...
• Petrol / Diesel Hybrid 27 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  I start looking with the budget under £10k, petrol or diesel hybrid with auto gearbox. One  of my interest would be Lexus CT 200h, but I hope there are some other reliable cars. I like the size of small SUV Peugeot 3008, but read it the EGC gearbox is problematic.  Would you have any suggestions ? Thank you
• Used Car Selection - Input Welcome 15 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  Going from a late 90's Ford to a fairly modern car will be a welcome change. Currently looking at approved used Lexus GS\IS models that are within the current budget which is ideally no more than £26k. The later ES seems to be outside this budget. Criteria for the car loosely specified is: No older than 2017 No more than 15k miles Automatic transmission Suitable for long-term ownership 200k miles plus over 12-15 years Reasonable rear leg room Sat Nav Heads up display a nice bonus Reasonably relaxed motorway cruiser Originally was looking at the Prius and Corolla Tourer Hybrids but the other half was unimpressed by the rather harsh plastics.