Nissan Problems

The Navara will tow up to 3.5 tonnes, but you need to be mindful of the GCM limit that is 5910 kg. That means that if the ute is loaded to its GVM of 2910 kg you can only to 3 tonnes. It would tow your caravan, but would be overloaded if the ute was fully loaded to its GVM at the same time.

You don’t specify a model, but it’s a sure bet that a Pathfinder will handle at least 1250 kg, whichever model you have.

Yes, it is a good car overall. The best thing is to have it checked by a mechanic experienced in Nissans.

There’s no rule about when cars should or shouldn’t need repair. That Nissan has offered you a deal to cover half the cost of a replacement turbocharger is tantamount to an admission that the turbocharger shouldn’t have failed at that distance. If you feel that Nissan’s offer isn’t up to scratch take them to VCAT.

It is right in the middle of the price guide for that model, and with its relatively low kilometres and history of regular servicing it would seem a fair price.

You’re looking at the T30 X-Trail, which was a sound model, but it’s now an old car and needs to be assessed as that. On average a 2002/2003 model will have done 200,000 to 300,000 km, so you should expect it to showing some wear and tear. The body should be free of bumps and scrapes, the interior should be clean with no tears in the trim, the engine should be clean and with no oil leaks, and there should be no indications of off-road use. It should have a record of regular service. Expect to pay $2000-$5000.

The Dualis is a solid and generally reliable car, and if it is in good mechanical condition and has been regularly serviced it shouldn’t give you too many headaches for the next few years, but it’s impossible to say with any certainty that it won’t either.

While they have the looks of a small 4x4, all current-model Nissan Qashqai sold new in Australia are front wheel drive-only. There are no all wheel drive, 4x4, or rear wheel drive variants sold new in Australia.

If the crack happened recently it should look fresh, so inspect it visually in the presence of the dealership people.

It’s hard to prove conclusively that it happened while it was at the dealership, but the fact that it is now leaking profusely suggests that it wasn’t cracked before you took it in, or at least it wasn’t cracked as badly as it is now.

Try and reach an agreement with the dealership.

The ADR requires carmakers to have a side indicator so there is always a visible turn signal light, so you should be able to see that even if you can’t see the front light.