Question 1

Front brake pad replacement

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Brake pads are a key component of any vehicle’s braking system. They’re flat parts made of semi-metallic, organic or ceramic materials, with a metal backing. When you use your brakes, the pads hydraulically squeeze the brake discs, slowing your car down through friction and pressure. The pads absorb some of the biggest forces involved in daily driving. Most cars have two pads per brake disc, although some high-performance models can have more.

Question 2

How often should front brake pads need replacing?

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As a rough guide, your brake pads should last for 50,000 miles, but there are a number of variables, including driver behaviour, the weight you carry, speed and the type of pads used. Not to mention that nearly 20% of MOT failures are caused by faulty brakes.

Question 3

The law, vehicle regulations and your MOT

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Incorrect brake operation, damaged or excessively worn discs or pads are considered unsafe for your vehicle performance and will cause your car to fail an MOT.

Question 4

The cost of replacing front brake pads

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The typical cost of replacing front brake pads is around £100.For example, a BMW 116d M Sport would have a dealer price of £133.13, yet Fixter will carry out the same work for only £107.10—a 20% saving!Changing the rear brake pads on a Fiat 500 C Lounge will cost you £120.59 with your dealer, but only £99.17 with Fixter—a superb saving of 18%!When you choose Fixter to find you a great deal and a premium mechanic to carry out your rear brake pad replacement, you can expect to save around £20–£25 from an average dealer price. That’s a typical saving in the region of 15–20%.

Question 5

What happens when we replace your brake pads?

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Our efficient and fully qualified mechanics will inspect the brake system for signs of wear, damage and breakage.
They will establish which brake pads need to be replaced and fit new ones as necessary.
You will also be advised of any other parts that may need to be replaced for the best operation and health of your vehicle.
Once the brake pads have been replaced, our mechanics will test it thoroughly to ensure the correct operation of the new parts and make any adjustments required for premium performance.

Question 6

What causes your brake pads to stop working correctly?

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While your brake pads will keep you safe over thousands of miles, they won’t last forever. Eventually, the abrasive surface on them wears down, and they will need to be replaced, ideally while you still have around 25% capacity of the pads left.Given that they take most of the load, front brake pads will probably need replacing first. They also have a bigger surface area to increase friction.To make your brake pads last longer: 
Try avoiding driving at high speeds so that you’re less likely to need to brake quickly and heavily, which puts extra pressure on the pads. 
Anticipate traffic and hazards ahead so you can brake steadily and gradually. 
Heavy loads also put stress on brake pads – don’t carry unnecessary weight.

Question 7

Symptoms of malfunctioning brakes

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A loud screeching or grinding noise when you apply the brakes is a clear indicator that new pads are required.

Question 8

Your brake callipers make unusual noises

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If only one brake is working correctly, it can cause your car to pull in the direction of the functioning brake.

Question 9

When your car pulls to one side under braking

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Your brake pads could be warped if the pedal vibrates when you press down on it.

Question 10

The car vibrates under braking

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Look through the wheel’s spokes for a visual check—the outside pad is pressed against a metal rotor, and you should be able to see at least 3mm of the pad.

Question 11

The brake pad is worn down

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If any of your dashboard warning lights are illuminated, the sensor that detects problems or worn out parts and components has detected an issue and activated the system.

Question 12

Nissan

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The Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer, established over 85 years ago, in 1933.Currently, they operate as part of the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance, incorporating two other industry giants under their umbrella operation.

Question 13

How popular is Nissan in the United Kingdom?

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Nissan has always been a popular household name, and recently a bestseller to boot, with around 1.7million vehicles on the UK roads today.Their introduction to the SUV market happened in 2007 with the Qashqai, and in 2018 it was announced as the 4th best-selling car in the UK.

Question 14

Stylish well-priced cars for the road, off-road and the track

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Nissan’s various sized and styled SUVs are well priced with something for both urban and adventure seeking drivers. The British built Nissan Qashqai has made great waves since its introduction and its smaller compact crossover cousin, the Nissan Juke, isn’t going to be too far behind for long.

Question 15

Nissan’s latest electric models

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The Nissan Leaf is an all-electric compact hatchback that is leading the way in this fast-growing and competitive market. It became the world’s best selling electric car in 2014, holding 45% of the all-electric car market.Nissan’s second zero emissions vehicle is the E-NV200 Combi, a 5- or 7-seater MPV utilising the same technologies as the ground- and record-breaking Leaf.

Question 16

The Nissan GT-R: true track performance

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With increased torque and horsepower, the latest GT-R delivers up to 3.8-litres of twin-turbo V6 performance, an incredibly clean drag coefficient providing more consistent downforce, and utilising Nissan’s Vehicle Dynamic Control to consistently monitor steering and braking, this Nissan technology automatically makes compensations to oversteer, understeer, engine speed and braking to provide maximum performance with minimum effort.And if you can’t quite stretch to the £80k+ price tag for your performance sports car, then the Nissan 370Z could be a more affordable option starting at the lower base price of £29k.

Question 17

Nissan’s reliability and reputation

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Nissan ranked 27th place out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. With an 87.1% efficiency rating, perhaps there’s a little work to be done to improve their overall reliability to compete with the other better performing Asian brands in this area?

Question 18

Recent Nissan recalls and reliability issues

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Various recalls have been made on Nissan models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.

Question 19

02/04/2019 – Nissan Qashqai (2018)

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The radiator fan assembly may fail

Question 20

05/09/2018 – Nissan NV200 and Nissan Juke (2017)

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Internal ignition switch spring may have a been manufactured with a surface defect

Question 21

05/07/2018 – Nissan NV400 (2017)

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Incorrect software configuration in combi meter

Question 22

17/04/2018 – Nissan QashQai (2017)

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VIN gross combination weight information is incorrect

Question 23

17/04/2018 – Nissan QashQai (2017–2018)

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Body control module may fail

Question 24

21/03/2018 – Nissan Micra (2017)

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Front wheel hub may not be manufactured to correct specification

Question 25

13/03/2018 – Nissan NV400 (2016–2017)

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Steering column joint may not be secure

Question 26

05/03/2018 – Nissan NV400 (2016–2017)

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Fuel filter support may breakAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Dealers average price	exclusive price	Instant savings
Nissan Qashqai 1.2 litres	£195.35	from £166.96	15%
Nissan X-trail 1.6 litres	£167.61	from £138.52	17%
Nissan X-trail 2.2 litres	£209.93	from £170.68	19%
Nissan X-trail 1.6 litres	£166.11	from £137.28	17%
Nissan X-trail 1.6 litres	£170.72	from £147.18	14%
Nissan Murano 3.5 litres	£160.53	from £136.05	15%
Nissan Qashqai 1.2 litres	£179.56	from £150.89	16%
Nissan Juke 1.6 litres	£169.29	from £145.94	14%
Nissan Qashqai 1.2 litres	£155.03	from £134.81	13%
Nissan X-trail 1.6 litres	£169.29	from £143.47	15%
Nissan Qashqai 1.2 litres	£195.35	from £166.96	15%
Nissan X-trail 1.6 litres	£167.61	from £138.52	17%
Nissan X-trail 2.2 litres	£209.93	from £170.68	19%
Nissan X-trail 1.6 litres	£170.72	from £147.18	14%
Nissan X-trail 1.6 litres	£169.29	from £143.47	15%

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