Adventurous spirit
The Nissan mid-size SUV gets its name from a Nomadic Iranian tribe with Nissan hoping that the name would appeal to customers who were seeking an adventurous lifestyle. It would seem to have worked as the Qashqai remains a firm favourite amongst SA consumers.
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It could also be said that Nissan comprehensive warranty plays a major part in that and wanted to take a look at what the warranty offers and what you may be on the hook for should things go awry
The Warranty
The Nissan Qashqai carries a 6 year / 150 000 manufacturer warranty and covers the following:
- Protects your vehicle against the failure of most mechanical and electrical components due to manufacturing defects.
- Paintwork on your Nissan is covered against material and manufacturing defects for the warranty period.
- The internal body sections and panels of your Nissan are covered against corrosion.
- Warranty begins at date of first registration.
- A 3 year / 90 000km service plan is included
The warranty does NOT cover the following:
- Misuse, accident, theft or fire
- Use of improper or dirty fuel, fluids or lubricants.
- Lack of performance of proper maintenance service
- Use of non-genuine Nissan parts.
- Alteration, tampering or improper repair.
- Glass breakage, unless resulting from defects in material or workmanship.
- Normal wear or tear, including dings, dents, chips or scratches.
- Stone chipping, chemical fallout (acid rain), tree sap, salt, hail, wind/sandstorm, lighting, flood or other environmental conditions
- Repairs not performed by an authorised Nissan dealer.
- Engine tune-up
- Cleaning and polishing
- Wheel balancing and alignment
- Headlight aiming
- Replacement of filters
- Windshield wiper inserts
- Key fob batteries
- Light bulbs
- Spark plugs
- Distributor points
- Drive belts
- Lubricants and cooling
- Worn brake shoes, pads, drums and rotors
- Worn clutch discs.
