Nissan Problems

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.

It's not just about the 'plate" but about the build date. That is the start of a car's life. The build dates will depend on which model of Pulsar you want to buy. Since it's a calendar date, you'll have to wait for next year.

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." 

Low-profile tyres are more vulnerable to damage and generate more road noise. 

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.

$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.

It's about styling and ultimate grip, aspects that probably don't concern you. Designers save their best work for the larger wheels that come on the higher-priced models, while low-profile generally means better cornering. I'm not generally a fan because of shortcomings in noise and comfort, on SUVs especially.