What's the best engine for the Nissan Qashqai?

I am thinking about buying a used Nissan Qashqai+2 for my wife to use as the family bus. The car will mainly be used for short, urban journeys but will also be expected to perform on long trips on the...

Qashqai cam belt failure - should Nissan pay for the repairs?

My sister’s 2006 Nissan Qashqai cam belt broke whilst on the motorway recently. The car has covered 62,000 miles and now needs a new engine. Nissan recommend that the belts are changed at five years or...

Passenger door won't unlock on Nissan Qashqai

The passenger door on my 2007 Nissan Qashqai remains locked when all the other doors have opened using the key fob. It has just started happening and the only way to open the passenger door is from the...

Buying a new car - Kia Venga, Hyundai IX20 or Nissan Note?

I'm considering purchasing a Kida Venga, Hyundai ix20 or Nissan Note. Which would be the best petrol version considering value for money, fuel economy etc?

What's the best SUV for new parents?

We're looking for a SUV to cater for our new family. The car will have to take a child’s seat and pram. We've narrowed it down to the Nissan Qashqai 1.6 CVT Acenta Premium, which seemed oddly cramped inside,...

Buying a new Crossover - what would you recommend?

I want to buy a new crossover, but cannot decide on what car to buy. I want something that’s fun to drive, with good fuel economy and low road tax. I’m open to petrol or diesel, but concerned about DPFs...

Does the new Nissan Qashqai have a hard ride?

Has the change to the suspension in the new Nissan Qashqai given it a harder ride?

Locking problem with Nissan Micra

My friend has a 2004 Nissan Micra with a locking problem. Whhe car has been locked using the keys/remote, you can walk around to the boot and press the "button" on the handle and the car is unlocked. Is...

Need a new car with good comfort - what do you recommend?

Have been looking for a new car to cover around 20k miles a year and my priorities are refinement and long distance comfort - personal purchase rather than via my company. Have been impressed by both the...

Should I buy an electric car?

I am considering purchasing a small electric car and have test driven the Nissan Leaf and the Renault Zoe. What are your views for a lady with mainly small journeys but the occasional longer one? It does...