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We have a 2005 Nissan X-Trail DCi Sport which has done 90,000 miles (we've had it since it was under a year old). After having a new turbo and intercooler under warranty after 2 years, it has been very...

Jaguar or SUV?

I’m retired, my mileage is only 5000-6000 per year and am considering buying a Jaguar XF. I wondered if you would advise the diesel or petrol version, as I vaguely remember you saying (ages ago) that diesel...

What is this knocking sound coming from my Nissan Note's power steering?

When moving forward at low speed in my Nissan Note with a lot of steering lock applied, I can hear and feel a 'knocking' from the front. Could this be from the steering or suspension? Should I be worried?...

Buying a 10-12-year-old SUV.

I want to buy a used suv from 2000-2002 and the budget is around £3000-£3500. I'd like a petrol. Anything out there better than Nissan X-Trail? Needs four-wheel drive.

Why is the Suzuki Alto so cheap?

Is the Suzuki Alto a good purchase? A local dealer is selling the entry model at £5995. The MPG figures and insurance grouping appear low, is it all too good to be true?

Comparison of diesel automatic gearboxes

Are there known problems with the clutch and gearboxes of these two different systems (X-Trail and Outlander)? How does the TC-SST function compared with a traditional automatic gearbox?

Tyres for comfort

As I get older I notice every bump and grind along the road. I love my X-Trail petrol T spec, but wonder could you recommend tyres for comfort?

LCD repairs - where can I get it done?

I have a Nissan Primera P12, but the LCD is very faint and is in Japanese. How do I convert into English and make the LCD visible?

Lack of power with a Nissan Qashqai - any ideas?

Car lacks power when climbing a hill - plenty of revs but no power. In addition on a couple occasions car has slipped out of cruise when climbing gradient