Smoky Nissan Qashqai

My Nissan Qashqai diesel (2007 model) jolts along at high speeds or high revs. There's also thick black smoke emitting from the exhaust. Any idea what the fault could be?

Poor fuel economy - are drivers to blame?

I was looking at your Real MPG section and checked my 2007 Nissan Qashqai; it shows a Real MPG of 47mpg which is not that great really I think. I drive the car like how it's supposed to be driven, change...

Nissan garage has overfilled my car with oil

My three year old Nissan Qashqai was serviced several days ago at a local dealer. The following day a warning light came on. I checked the oil level and found that it has been overfilled by 5mm, do you...

Which used crossover is best?

I am looking to buy a second hand crossover. The two that come to mind is the Skoda Yeti and the Nissan Qashqai. I don't do many miles, so want a petrol. Which model should I buy?

Stop/start error on Qashqai

I have also experienced a recurring stop/start error on my 2013 Nissan Qashqai. The dealer says the journeys might not be long enough to provide adequate charge to the battery. I have now charged the battery...

Which wheel size is best for the Qashqai?

I have a 2013 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 diesel with four-wheel drive on standard 18-inch wheels. The ride is very hard and you have on previous occasions recommended changing for 16 or 17-inch wheels. However...

What's wrong with my Nissan Qashqai?

I purchased a used Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dci (2008) a couple of months ago with 38,000 on the clock. Everything was fine until a couple of weeks ago when it started to stutter quite noticeably. Initially,...

Will I have DPF problems with this driving style?

I'm tempted by a 2010 36k Qashqai 2.0-litre diesel with FSH. I like everything about it but concerned whether I might have DPF issues. Annual mileage would be 8-10k mostly short runs of 10-20 miles with...

Buying a used Nissan Qashqai - what problems do I need to be aware of?

I am thinking of buying a 2010 Nissan Qashqai ntec with 36,000 miles and a full service history. The dealer wants £13,5000. What problems might I need to be aware of and are there suitable alternatives? I...

Buying a used Nissan Qashqai - is the 1.6 diesel rare?

I am considering buying a two year old Nissan Qashqai (2012) from a non-franchise dealer. It is described as having the 1.6dCi engine rather than the 1.5dCi, and thus being "rare". Could the larger engine...