The Qashqai+2 has developed an intermittent electrical fault.

After exiting and locking the car, using either the key fob or keyless entry button, the alarm occasionally sets itself off few moments later.

To fix the problem, we contacted Motorline in Dartford, Kent, whose receptionist said the service department was busy but that she would get someone to call. Admittedly I phoned 10 minutes before the end of the working week, but that shouldn’t excuse the fact that I had to call again more than a week later as I hadn’t heard back. This time it was the Tuesday before Christmas, and I was immediately put through to the service department who booked m in for the following day.

There were no courtesy cars available as the booking was short notice, but Motorline did get a friendly driver to drop me at the office (and back again later). They also rang to quiz me more about the nature of the problem as they couldn’t replicate it, and offered to keep the car overnight. However, I needed it to get home, so the problem continued.

Motorline later wrote asking if I?would recommend the dealership. The answer to the question? Despite the false start, a resounding ‘yes’.

Nissan Qashqai 2 2.0 dCi Tekna
Mileage 10,273
Claimed combined
consumption
40.4mpg
Our average consumption 35.5mpg
P11D price £24,375
Model price range £16,995-£25,605
CO2 (tax) 188g/km (28%)
BIK 20/40% per month £114/£227
Service interval 12,500mls
Insurance group 10
Warranty 3yrs/60,000mls
Boot space (min/max) 130/1520 litres
Engine size/power 1995cc/150PS
Top speed/0-62mph 118mph/10.9secs
Why we’re running it Successful sales tale
means it can't be ignored
Positive Family practicality
and driveability
Negative A bit too pricey
to buy second-hand!

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