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  What will be the most reliable high-mileage car I can buy? 3 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Im looking for a high mileage, reliable, small to medium, automatic car. What's do you suggest?
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  How reliable are electric cars? 3 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  How reliable are electric cars in general? And how reliable is the Mercedes-Benz EQA, in particular? What yearly maintenance costs are involved, and what...
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  Is there a difference in the reliability of Volkswagen, Skoda, Audi and SEAT models? 4 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Do you think there is a difference in the reliability of the different Volkswagen Group models? Skoda seems to have by far the best write-ups with various...
• Reliability Index 27 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  I see the latest Warranty Direct reliability index has just been published. Some surprises there. But it is interesting to see how the cars are rated. The figure they come up with is a measure of number of breakdowns and the cost of them. Thus Subaru don't do too well because although they rarely
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  What happens to my hybrid car if the engine fails? 16 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Do any petrol/electric hybrids support driving on electricity if the engine fails, and/or using only the engine if the battery/motor has a fault? Or do...
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  Which is better - the Skoda Octavia or Toyota Auris? 19 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm wondering about the long-term prospects of a 2014 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG (which I'm being offered, at a low price) vs those of a 2015 Auris Hybrid...
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  Need a reliable and affordable small automatic car - should I buy a Toyota Yaris? 28 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I remember reading one of your columns about the Toyota Yaris. I am looking for a second-hand automatic car and would like to know which are the models...
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  Could you recommend a reliable, premium estate? 25 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you suggest a reliable, medium or large estate, preferably automatic. I don't mind if it has a bit of luxury.
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  Should I get a diesel, petrol or hybrid? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Toyota Yaris diesel and love the running costs of it. I'm looking to buy a three-year old car and was wondering if I can get something similar,...
• Car Reliability Index 17 May 2003 (Forum)
  Warranty Direct which insures the warranty on 30,000 cars per annum, have just published their findings over the past 12 months. Presumably this company...
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  Can you suggest a good value, reliable SUV? 5 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering changing my Audi A4 and looking for an SUV or estate car that's good value and reliable. I like the Skoda Karoq, however, I have concerns...
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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...
• 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. On closer inspection I can see some interesting