Is a petrol X-Trail any good?

You've pulled your recommendation of the X-Trail but most [if not all] the reliability issues seem to effect the diesel models. Would you still recommend the 2.0L petrol [albeit underpowered]?

surging on deceleration & down-shifting in a diesel Nissan Note?

When I decelerate or down-shift when approaching lights or turning a corner, the car surges. I've been told by the service department at a Nissan garage that this is normal. Is it?

Time to change from the Nissan Note?

Three years ago I purchased a Nissan Note Accenta 1.6 Automatic with 16" wheels and although only having done 12,000 miles have been very pleased with the car which you were recommending regularly. Only...

Who picks up this paintwork bill?

I bought an 03 reg Nissan Micra from a local dealer. About a month after the purchase a small patch of paint fell off near the rear number plate. This patch has grown increasingly bigger and I have taken...

Which SUV for towing a 650-kilo dinghy?

I currently drive a 2009 Skoda Roomster 1.4 turbo diesel, which is fine for towing my small dinghy. However, I am considering buying a bigger boat and will need a vehicle that can comfortably tow 650 kilos....

Which spare wheel and tyre size should I buy for my Nissan X-Trail?

I have a 2011 Nissan X-Trail Tekna 2.0DCI 173 manual that I bought for towing a caravan. I realise now that they do not supply a full size spare wheel, and the 'get you home' wheel stipulates in the owners...

Should I keep my ageing Primera?

I own a Nissan Primera, 2004 registration, 2.0 manual petrol hatchback. It has done 140K since I bought it in 2005. So far it is doing fine with a few things needed to be replaced. What are your thoughts...

Nissan X-Trail fuel problem - any ideas?

When stood at idle after about a minute I believe it goes into get you home mode or just has no power, once I turn engine of and start it back up it runs fine!

Brake pad wear on a Nissan Micra

Bought my car in April 2008 - new. Always serviced by main dealer. Services in March 2009 and 2010 were fine. 2011 they said brake pads needed renewing, so I gave the go ahead. Same thing in 2012! I...

Supermini needed...

Buying (nearly) new Yaris sized car to replace 2001 auto CDX. Nissan Note seems favourite but what is there available in other makes. Been very happy with Yaris so inclined towards Japanese and high seating...