Clutch and Big Ends Failed at same time. What's the cause?

Nissan X-Trail Arctix expedition sports adventure, 2008 173bhp 33,000 miles, 7 months out of warranty. Clutch burned out, big ends gone, new engine required, cost over £10,000. Nissan don't want to know...

Alternative to Honda CRV?

We need to replace a Honda CR-V with an insurance payout (max £7000). We like the CR-V, but wondered if you could recommend an alternative which was less expensive to run. Need a large boot for carrying...

Replacement for SEAT Altea Freetrack

Can you suggest a replacement for a SEAT Altea Freetrack 2.0TDI? We cover approx 15k miles on mixed road types per annum. Would prefer a nearly new vehicle with elevated seating and brisk performance....

Is this whistling turbo sound normal?

Turbo whistles when accelerating hard, but not when you are more gentle. Does this indicate a fault or is it normal

X-Trail fuelling issues

I wrote recently, and thank you for the reply, about my 2011 X-trail and the "flatness" around 2000rpm. My dealer says they all do it, something which I cannot believe and after much effort have now got...

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?

X-Trail or Santa Fe?

I have up to about £6k to spend and I have narrowed my choice down to the newer 06 2.2 Crd Santa Fe and a cheaper 04-05 Xtrail 2.2 Dci I like the look of both, I prefer the seven seater option of the...

Why couldn't Nissan provide a replacement tyre for my X-Trail?

Having been unable to drive my 2011 Nissan X-Trail for some months and the 12 month service being due, Marshalls of Bury St Edmunds collected and returned my car duly serviced and, although it had only...

Is my Nissan X-Trail's electrical fault related to the tailgate?

My 2007 Nissan X-Trail Adventura failed its first MoT on a broken wire to the high level stop light in the tailgate. It then failed its second MoT on the same problem. Now the rear wiper has failed. It's...

Fuel consumption worse after using premium fuel.

A few months back I persuaded my wife that it was good practice and worthwhile to fill the Nissan X-Trail with higher quality diesel, as although it was more expensive it would be better for the car and...