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...

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...

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...

What small replacement for an old Nissan?

I have driven Nissans for 30 years with few problems, currently a 1.8 Primera auto 54 reg. Want to change to a smaller but well powered 4dr auto saloon/hatch and comfortable for touring as well as day...

Which SUV to carry dogs and handle off-road driving?

I need an SUV to take two humans and three dogs on regular trips up and down the motorway to Devon (190 miles each way) and capable of driving on windy Devon roads, off-road tracks etc. Ideally something...

Curing a smelly windscreen washer bottle

How do I cure a smelly windscreen washer bottle?

Nissan Note cutting out

I have 2008 Nissan Note which has started to cut out in traffic but it starts first time. After starting it is very slow and rough and pick up. Engine feels has if it 'hunting' Car has been on forecourt...

Creaking Nissan Note dashboard

I have been back to the dealer 3 times with an annoying creaking noise in the area of the dashboard. I still have the noise and can you give me any idea where the common problems are with this type of...

Which car would make a good runaround for my parents?

My parents are in their 60s and looking for a new car. They don't want anything flash, just something small and reliable that isn't too expensive to run. They will mainly use it to get around town with...

Are there problems with Qashqai DPFs?

I'm looking to buy a Nissan Qashqai and the salesman at Nissan said that the 2nd generation of diesel particulate filters are now OK for low mileage. Is this true?