Does the Nissan Qashqai have camshaft chain?

Does the Nissan Qashqai 2.0dCi 150PS have a camshaft chain or belt drive? Also, same question for the Land Rover Freelander. I had a bad experience with a broken cambelt

Qashqai diesel poor idle control

About a year ago idle control became very poor on my 2007 Nissan Qashqai. When engine and/or air temperature are cold, idle falls to around 500rpm when the clutch is dipped at junctions or in traffic,...

Garage damaged car during service but will accept no responsibility.

I took my car to Evans Halshaw for a complimentary oil and filter change after purchasing it there as a used car. My car had no marks or scratches or technical problems on it when I dropped it off. When...

Diesel pump failure killed my Note

My 6 yr old fully serviced Nissan Note 1.5DCI, with 70K miles refused to start. It has gone to the garage and the diesel pump has failed, pushing metal swarf into the injectors. Is this a common problem...

Which 4WD vehicle to replace my Subaru Forester?

I currently have a 2005 2.0-litre Subaru Forester and would appreciate your advice of a replacement. I bought this car in May 2009 and chose an AWD as we were moving to mid-Wales and an estate for my husband's...

What's your opinion on using 91 octane petrol when 95 octane is recommended?

My wife has recently acquired a three-year old Nissan Note Techna 1.6 Auto (2010) which recommends 95 Octane unleaded petrol. Some garages only stock 91 and 97 Octane petrol. What is the downside with...

Noisy Juke

I recently bought a Nissan Juke, I like the car but the engine and road noise is too high on motorways at 70-80mph. Could you please suggest a solution for this. And could you please suggest any good...

Do you think temperature gauges are important?

Do you think that having a temperature gauge is essential in a car? I am thinking of buying a used Nissan Note and they do not have temp gauges. I have only had cars with them and I do check them. On...

Qashqai or ASX?

I am looking to buy a used SUV around the 2-3 year old mark. I have narrowed it down to the Nissan Qashqai 1.6 2WD or the Mitsubishi ASX 1.8 Diesel. Which is the best vehicle in your opinion in terms...

Windscreen scratches - does the dealer repair?

I have just bought a Nissan Note - test drive seemed OK. Driving home from dealer the sun was in my eyes and I noticed a lot of scratches on the windscreen that were not visible before. I told dealer...