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It seems everyone and their dog now drives an SUV From where I see it if one of those hits you in your average size family car you will come off worse. At the moment I am looking at petrol versions of...

Buying an electric car - can I have the battery tested?

I want to buy a second hand Nissan Leaf. Do you know of companies that can do a professional test of its battery and issue a report on its condition?

Does a manufacturer's warranty include battery cover?

My Nissan Qashqai is now 18 months old. Will the manufacturer's warranty cover me if the battery needs replacing?

Rejecting a lease car - can you tell what I need to do?

Hi John & Team - I recently leased a Nissan Qashqai, but just 3 weeks into the term it started failing when trying to change gear (albeit on an intermittent basis). After lots failed attempts at getting...

Can you recommend a used seven-seater with a petrol engine?

I am looking for a used seven-seater with a petrol engine and automatic gearbox. I'm split between the Nissan Qashqai+2 2.0 and the Toyota Verso 1.8. Both up to year 2012 or older. Which would you choose?...

Engine failure on Nissan Qashqai

The 1.5 diesel on my Nissan Qashqai broke, due to turbo failure. Nissan has replaced the engine and I am due to get it back tomorrow. What should I check?

What service does my Nissan X-Trail need?

My father has acquired a 2004 Nissan X-Trail. The service history only shows basic oil/filter changes for the past three years and there is no paperwork prior to that. Is there any critical maintenance...

Should Nissan fix my rusty Pathfinder for free?

I own a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder and I have noticed quite a bit of rust around the tailgate handle. I have been told that Nissan are aware of the problem and have modified the handle. However, my local dealer...

Downing sizing from Nissan Qashqai - what should I get?

My Nissan Qashqai diesel CVT will soon be three years old. While I love the comfortable driving position and safety kit, I no longer need such a large car. Can you tell me what I should replace it with?...

Does the Qashqai have a Renault engine?

I am about to trade in my car for a 2013 Qashqai 1.6 diesel. I have heard that the Qashqai shares many components from the Renault stores bin, is this correct? Having owned two modern French cars in the...