How economical, safe and efficient is the Nissan Note?

How economical, safe and efficient is the 2008 Nissan Note petrol manual? Thinking of buying one.

Rachel Barry (Dublin)

May 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Rachel,

There only seems to be one specific problem with the Note and that's with the air conditioning system, which can spring a leak and drop water into the foot well. Unnoticed and left alone that can lead to mould forming in the car and a distinctly smelly cabin.

Other than that, the Note is built in the same Sunderland factory (in the UK) that makes the Qashqai and Juke - and used to make the Micra - so quality is of a very high level.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe