Is the Qashqai 1.6DCI suitable for 12,000 miles a year, and if not can you recommend a petrol alternative?

One of the cars you have suggested is the Qashqai 1.6DCI, which I understand has a good diesel engine. However, as I stated in my query, I only do 12,000 miles a year and I have read (only yesterday in...

Can you recommend a new automatic hatchback for an annual mileage of 6000?

I am looking for a new automatic 5-door hatchback that is comfortable for four people, economical and has good acceleration - diesel or petrol, annual mileage about 6000. I was going to look at the Nissan...

Can you answer my questions about the Porsche Boxster?

I’m confused about getting a Boxster. Mid life crisis, want a car with a bit of vroom, always fancied a Porsche. Test-drove a new Boxster, very nice. Lovely engine, great handling. Unsure about a number...

Thanks for recommending satnav-updates.com for my Primera's satnav system.

Thank you very much for the website: www.satnav-updates.com. I have received the 2011 SatNav DVD within two days. My 2005 Primera T-SPEC has now, for the first time, an up-to-date DVD. This is a great...

Carpet and upholstery not up to scratch

I have a base model Note which I use for carrying wood and rubbish etc. as well as passengers. Why is the quality of carpet provided such rubbish? It is no more than a piece of felt. All sawdust and...

What engine capacity?

I am looking to buy a 58 Qashqai. I do about 15,000 miles per year. I go to Bristol - a round trip of approx 220 miles - usually weekly. Is the 1.5 diesel OK for this or should I look at the 2.0 diesel?

Buying a new small car – what would you recommend?

My mother is looking to replace her BMW 320D Touring with a smaller car, maybe something in the Polo/Golf size and now she does fewer miles, maybe petrol. She would have in the region of £14k to spend...

Will my new Nissan Qashqai diesel develop DPF problems doing short journeys?

I ordered a new Nissan Qashqai 1.6DCI 4WD, which has a delivery date coming soon. Having seen recent bad publicity regarding DPFs, have I ordered the wrong car as the majority of my mileage is local commuting...

Which comfortable SUV with lots of boot space could I replace my X-Trail with?

I've had a 2.2 litre diesel X-Trail since new in late 2002 when I retired early. It’s a fantastic car and has given me no trouble whatsoever in all that time, although it has to be said that I have only...

A practical car for camping and cycling

We currently have a Nissan Qashqai, but are looking for a car with a more practical boot space. We do a lot of mountain biking and a lot of camping so often load the boot up with mountain bikes and camping...