Faults:

Head lights are a common occurrence, especially during rainy seasons.

Recently I spent a fortune searching for reasons for overheating. At some stage I had to replace the clutch, then I had to replace my gearbox twice.

Of all these problems mentioned, I only blame the head lights on the manufacturer as I see other the problems as part of my own ignorance.

General Comments:

This is a very reliable car and I have never opened the engine. I have traveled to far places without a breakdown. It cruises like a boss on the road and I always trust it to take me wherever I want.

I find it easy to repair, and I always get spare parts in times of need without a struggle.

Faults:

Nothing!

General Comments:

The car is... dull. Boring beyond belief!

Reliability, this is good! A Japanese Astra, but that said, the visibility isn't as good and the back seat passenger won't enjoy the journey as much.

A good, reliable, car with lots of thoughtful extras.

It won't hurt you, but it won't inspire either!

Faults:

The only thing that has gone wrong is a couple of bulbs have blown; apart from that, nothing!!!

General Comments:

The car stands out, and although not rapid, the performance is very good.

Don't pass up looking at these cars as a replacement. I have never regretted my purchase.

Faults:

Noisy electric window solenoid.

General Comments:

I bought this car new. It has never gone wrong.

It still has the original battery and exhaust after nearly 60000 miles and 6.5 years.

It has developed no annoying rattles or small faults, unlike all my other cars.

Its only visits to the garage, other than for servicing, have been for cosmetic repairs to a bumper after a small prang involving a garden wall.

I have been advised by every mechanic I know to cherish it forever, because these cars never let you down.

The longer I keep it, the more fond I get of it. Its 1.8 engine is more than adequate on the motorway, and for fast getaways from roundabouts, and the seats are much better than all the other cars I have owned. Plenty of storage space, and with the rear seats down, there's room for big loads.

When I purchased this car, I planned and budgeted to change it after 5 years for an Audi A3, but I haven't the heart to do it now. In fact I am devastated that Nissan has no replacement model for the Almera on sale in the UK, unless you count the Qashquai, which will not fit my garage.

Faults:

The sensors of the engine failed, but this was replaced under warranty.

The rear braking system was replaced after 70000km. This is the only thing that went wrong with this car.

General Comments:

This car handles very good. The engine is just superb, you don't hear it and it has a lot of power.

It is easy to park even when it is a sedan model.

The inside of the car is very nice. The only thing I miss is heating of the front window.

Faults:

- The Back brakes pads got stuck two days after purchasing the car. I returned it to the main dealer this was quickly resolved.

General Comments:

The car is smooth to drive very responsive and I am impressed by the engine. The cabin is of a fair quality for the price range, overall good value for money.

The car does roughly 40 MPG which is good.

However I have one minor bad point which is road and wind noise, when traveling over 40 it is possible to hear, I test drove one before which did not do this so I am not sure if everyone has this issue. However if I can get used to this I believe that it is a good car.