Dealer won't repair faulty car - what can I do?

I purchased a 2010 Nissan Qashqai 12 weeks ago. Recently the power steering broke and the dealer has said the connector on the main harness broke, which they have they have silicone. However, they won’t...

Deteriorating fuel consumption - what can I do?

The fuel economy with my Nissan Qashqai has worsened significantly since the car’s three year service. Car has done 19000 miles in three years and the service included fitting Platinum Spark Plugs, otherwise...

Why is the Nissan Qashqai diesel suitable for shorter journeys?

I was interested to see that you think the Qashqai 1.6DCI would be suitable for an annual mileage of 8500 with only two 20 minute regular journeys per week. I am thinking of replacing my X-Trail with a...

Will I have to change the DPF in my Qashqai after three years?

You recently advised somebody who was thinking of buying a diesel car to take in to account replacing the DPF after three years. I have a one-year-old diesel Qashqai and, although I am aware after reading...

Buying a diesel Qashqai - can I use it for short trips?

I'm debating buying a 2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DCi. I do a few odd trips across the country and want something comfortable, but dislike estates. However, I have two concerns: 1) Turbo failures with bills...

Should the brake discs on my Nissan Qashqai have corroded at just 11,500 miles?

I have a two-year old Nissan Qashqai, 11,500 miles, which was serviced today at a Nissan dealer. The garage say that the front discs need replacing as they are scored and will rust and that this is not...

What should my daughter replace her Mazda Premacy with?

My daughter and son-in-law intend changing their 10-year-old, 59,000 mile Mazda Premacy 1.8 petrol GXi. It has given excellent service, is in first class order and has a full Mazda service history. I am...

Why is a replacement wing mirror cover for my Nissan Qashqai so expensive?

I wondered what your thoughts are on the pricing of minor trim parts by manufacturers? I recently suffered the misfortune of losing the cover from one of my door mirrors on my 2011 Qashqai. No worries,...

Would you recommend the Dacia Duster to replace our Mondeo?

My beloved Mondeo has to go, finally, and, as my wife and I both have creaky backs, I am attracted to something more upright but don't want a big Chelsea tractor. With a total budget of £10,000 a second...

Will the DPF on our new Qashqai develop problems following 20 minute trips?

Despite planning to buy a new petrol car because of our average annual mileage of 8500, we have chosen the Nissan Qashqai 360 1.6 dCi 130PS + with 'stop-start' system. The most regular journey will be...