Nissan Problems

It's a great way for dealers to make money. I would never approve it on my car.

You're right that most people would not feel the difference in grip, more likely in a harsher ride. Lots of dealers would be able to find a Qashqai buyer who wants to swap wheels with a Ti buyer like you.

It sounds as if you want me to give you the go-ahead for an Altima purchase. OK, done (even though I prefer the Camry). There is nothing dangerous about the Nissan's steering and you will adjust quickly to the feel.

Nissan spokesman Peter Fadeyev says: "The global and local demand for the Ti and TL has been greater than supplies from the factory in Britain. My colleagues are working really hard to increase supply and we hope to have additional stocks by early next year." 

It could be a number of things, like the suction control valve on the fuel pump, although that's unlikely given that the pump has been replaced. It could be a problem with the fuel rail pressure sensor, but the first thing I would suggest you try is clean the Mass Air Flow Sensor in the intake.

A compact SUV will probably be better for her but I'd put the Mazda CX-5 - which gets The Tick - well ahead of the Qashqai.

The CX-5 is the better vehicle, but the Hyundai is likely to be cheaper and with much longer to run on the factory warranty.

I would go for the Qashqai ahead of the Tiguan and Compass.

$14,340 is at the upper end of the used car price range for the model, but it’s still a significant saving over the new car price and in my view it does represent a better deal than buying a new car.