What service does my Nissan X-Trail need?

My father has acquired a 2004 Nissan X-Trail. The service history only shows basic oil/filter changes for the past three years and there is no paperwork prior to that. Is there any critical maintenance...

Should Nissan fix my rusty Pathfinder for free?

I own a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder and I have noticed quite a bit of rust around the tailgate handle. I have been told that Nissan are aware of the problem and have modified the handle. However, my local dealer...

Downing sizing from Nissan Qashqai - what should I get?

My Nissan Qashqai diesel CVT will soon be three years old. While I love the comfortable driving position and safety kit, I no longer need such a large car. Can you tell me what I should replace it with?...

Does the Qashqai have a Renault engine?

I am about to trade in my car for a 2013 Qashqai 1.6 diesel. I have heard that the Qashqai shares many components from the Renault stores bin, is this correct? Having owned two modern French cars in the...

Need a practical first car

I am looking to buy my first car. Have been driving now for 12 years or so, mostly a works van, (Ford Transit) and never owned a car of my own. I am a self-employed freelance chef, and would need something...

Does extended warranty cover wear and tear?

I have had a used Nissan Qashqai. I bought it eight months ago and paid extra for a three year extended warranty. Recently, the vehicle developed a fault, but the dealer claims that the extended warranty...

Nissan X-Trail making a strange noise when towing

I have a 2009 Nissan X-Trail with a six-speed automatic gearbox. The vehicle has covered 38,000 miles and tows a caravan in the summer. Last week the vehicle made a strange thud noise. Once was whilst...

Are all CVT gearboxes unreliable?

I bought a new Nissan Qashqai in 2013. After 30,000 miles and three years, the CVT gearbox needed replacing. Do all CVT auto 'boxes suffer with such unreliability? Can you recommend a replacement car...

Does the Nissan Qashqai come with air con as standard?

Does the Nissan Qashqai Visia grade have air con as standard?

Can we reject a car after clutch failure?

One of my relatives bought a 14 month old Nissan Note three weeks ago from a Ford dealer. The vehicle was a previous fleet car, and had 14,000 mile on the clock. After driving less than 300 miles the clutch...