Thanks to Nissan for excellent customer service when dealing with my X-Trail's turbo failure.

I bought a new Nissan X-Trail in November 2004 and subsequently read, with some trepidation, comments about turbo reliability. Recently, at 54,000 miles, mine failed and was repaired at a cost of £1600....

Which is the best small automatic car?

Which is the best small automatic for my wife?

Why can't I open my Nissan Primera's boot with the central locking?

I have a problem opening my Nissan Primera's boot with the central locking. I can open it with the key when pushing in and turning to the right. All the other doors open no problem. The problem lies in...

Why won't my Nissan Primera start?

When trying to start my Nissan Primera P12 it won't rev, it just splutters and then cuts out after a while. When turning it over it will start but won't rev, and when I drive off it just splutters and...

Please recommend an automatic family car for less than £9000?

I would like some recommendations on a good reliable family car in the region of £6000-£9000, preferably no bigger than 1.8-litre. It can be diesel and must be automatic, with some spec such as a leather...

Tug boat

We have a Volvo XC90, which we are looking to replace. We no longer need a 7-seater but it might be useful on occasions. We need to tow a 1,500kg boat trailer combination on occasions. We would like to...

Obsessed with smutt

I understand you have recently written on the subject of DPFs. My particular experience of the current X-Trail diesel (and my ongoing quarrel with Nissan) is that the first time the warning light came...

Could you recommend a used car for £6000?

I have £6000 to spend on a used car. It should be 1.4 litre with a petrol engine, to cover about 7000 miles per year, mainly short 3-10 mile journeys and a few longer trips. It should be economical and...

Which small, economical manual car for my mother-in-law?

My mother-in-law (who is nearly 80) wants to replace and update her car. She currently has a 1.2 petrol Corsa which is many years old, and wants to stay with this size of car. Economy & reliability are...

Should I buy a diesel Nissan Qashqai for 13,000 miles a year?

I am looking to buy a new Nissan Qashqai and I wondered if it's better to buy a diesel or petrol version. My average mileage is 13,000 per year.