What can we replace our CR-V with for towing a caravan?

I currently own a Honda CR-V 2.0 ES automatic on an 02 plate. We would like to buy a caravan, but would like something more economical and better for towing. We love the CR-V but I don't think its the...

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...

Why can't Nissan Customer Services help with specification problems with my X-Trail?

I replaced a six-year-old Nissan X-Trail with a new top of the range Tekna model in April 2010 and diligently read the manual to cope with all the gizmos. I found the manual was inaccurate about air con...

Walking car

A friend has decided to ditch his 2003 X-Trail diesel after its fuel pump failed. I am advising him on his next purchase. He travels 25,000 miles each year as he is an avid hill walker. 4x4 preferable...

Is the Nissan X-Trail known for turbo problems?

I am looking to buy a '57 or '08 plate Nissan X-Trail and just come across some information that seems to indicate that the turbo has been a real problem. Can you offer any advice on this? I understand...

I received excellent customer care from Nissan after my X-Trail broke down.

On a recent Saturday, two days before I was to attend hospital to be prepared for the removal of a cancerous tumour from my thigh, the turbo on my 2004 Nissan diesel X-Trail failed. I was able to get it...

I'm thinking of buying a Honda CR-V as a family car - is 70,000 miles for an 07-plate model excessive?

My Honda Civic was recently written off and so I'm looking for a new car. I have two kids and we are looking to get something a bit bigger as a replacement. I'd really like to stay with the Honda brand...

Would you still recommend the Nissan X-Trail as an excellent 4x4 vehicle?

When they first came out, you seemed impressed with the Nissan X-Trail. Now some time has passed, do you still hold them in the same high regard? I have a steamboat which weighs about 1000kg and I want...

Sootable case for treatment?

In April 2009 I bought a one-year-old Nissan X-trail. At the end of July, having covered 2000 miles in France in just over a week the particulate light again came on together with the Malfunction light....

Truck or treat?

At present I own a 206 plate Nissan X-Trail Aventura DCI, 4WD, six-speed gearbox. This is my private car and as I own my own limited company. I now wish to change to a company vehicle. I really enjoy the...