Why is it so difficult to find insurance for driving across Africa?

I'm travelling through France and Spain to drive around Morocco for two weeks in early May with a 9-year-old Nissan X-Trail. Initially, I could not get any insurance cover for Morocco. You suggested trying...

Which family car to replace a MINI One?

I would appreciate your help. I am recently married and expecting my first child. I drive a company car, which is 2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6DCI 130. My wife currently drives a 2004 MINI One and when the baby...

Is the 2010 Qashqai diesel suitable for short journeys?

I recently bought a secondhand 2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 diesel, 14,000 miles and it looks as if I have made a mistake and should have gone for petrol because I only do 12,000 miles a year. The thing we...

Intermittent noise from the water pump on a Qashqai?

My Nissan Qashqai 1.5 suffers an intermittent noise from the water pump. Being intermittent the garage has failed to find a fault. I am anxious as I am aware of the damage this fault could cause to the...

Nissan Qashqai engine trouble

To give you the overview: My Qashqai is three and half years old, so only 6 months out of warranty. Full service history with a Nissan dealership. last service only 6 months ago, and has done approx 42k...

Which car offers easy access and reliability?

We live in the far north-west of Scotland and have a 2005 Honda Accord Tourer Executive 2.2i CTDi with 115,000 miles. It’s now time to change. We are now finding it too low to get out of due to age and...

How do electric cars keep occupants warm in winter?

We hear a lot these days about the merits, or otherwise, of electric cars. One question I've never heard answered is: how do the occupants keep warm in wintry conditions? If power from the batteries is...

Which car offers ease of access and a comfortable ride?

My wife and I are both in our 70s and would appreciate your advice on the choice of our last car. Our budget is £4000, annual mileage about 6000. We have been considering the Kangoo, Berlingo, Wagon R...

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,...