Engine whistle on Nissan X-Trail

I bought my 2011 Nissan X-Trail about nine months ago and it's still under warranty. However, over the past few weeks, I've noticed an engine whistle which is getting louder. Is this a problem and does...

Nissan Qashqai diesel - does it suffer DPF problems?

We are planning to change my wife’s Toyota Rav4 for a Nissan Qashqai, but the only automatic version has a 1.6 diesel engine. I think I recall that when Nissan introduced the 1.6 diesel on the old Qashqai...

Dashboard reflection on windscreen - is this a common new car fault?

I am contemplating buying a Nissan Qashqai, but the car I road test today had a big reflection on the windscreen from the bulk instrument panel. I appreciate that most cars have a form of reflection but...

Buying a used 4x4 - what do you recommend?

I am replacing a 2003 Land Rover Freelander TD4, which has started to run up expensive servicing and repair costs. My budget is about £15,000 and I would like another 4x4 as I live on Bodmin Moor, with...

Leasing a small car - good plan?

I calculate personal lease costs, using Fleet Prices, over 2 or 3 years. I am surprised to find that the Juke, Note and Captur are just over 30%of the retail price over 2 years, whereas others, like the...

Nissan Note has electrical faults - has it got flood damage?

I purchased a used (previously two owners) Nissan Note 10 days ago. It is now showing odd problems. The battery saving 'lights off function' suddenly failing and lights full on. The air con switch is also...

Bought a car in good faith, but then discovered it was stolen - what are my options?

My wife has bought a used Nissan Juke. She found it in the classified section of a national magazine and paid £8000 in good faith and checked everything whilst with the car. She also HPI checked the care-number...

Buying a new car - should we go for the best price?

My wife has decided to trade in her four year old Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec diesel with 29,000 miles on clock for a new Nissan Qashqai. We have been customers of the local Ford/Nissan dealer for the last eight...

Replacement for Honda CR-V?

I very much like my Honda CR-V 2006 model automatic which has done 63,000 miles. I do about 11,000 miles per year and need to tow a 1346-kg MTPLM. At what mileage do you advise I change the vehicle? Later...

Does the previous Qashqai have a DPF?

I'm buying a used Nissan Qashqai and I tend to only make short journeys. Will I get DPF problems with a diesel?