Dacia Spring pre purchase check, on the spot in Budapest

The honest answer is that it depends on the individual car, but there are well-known places on a Dacia Spring we always look at closely. On the electric version almost everything hinges on the traction battery - its state of health and degradation, charging behaviour on AC and DC, thermal management and software or recall status - plus a 12-volt battery that is easy to forget. As an everyday electric car its wear shows in the suspension bushes, the tyres and the brakes, along with the urban knocks, kerbed wheels and parking scrapes that build up over the years. This brand is built around simple, affordable engineering, so on its electric model the focus is squarely on the high-voltage battery, the charging and honest condition rather than complex systems. By the end you have a clear, written picture of which of these the Dacia Spring has and which it does not, so the decision rests on evidence rather than worry.

We can often arrange a Dacia Spring inspection within a day or two, and sometimes sooner. Get in touch with the listing and the car's location, and we'll find the earliest slot that suits you and the seller. If you're up against a deadline, tell us and we'll do our best to fit it in.

Of course. For the Dacia Spring, test drive and car inspection service Budapest simply means our standard buying inspection, done on the spot and explained to you in clear English. Send us the listing and the location, and we'll book a time that suits you and the seller. The price is the same package price you see on this page.

You book in advance and pay for the Dacia Spring inspection per our agreed terms, and there are no hidden add-ons. The price you see for the package is the price you pay. We confirm everything with you before the appointment, so there are no surprises on the day.

Yes - that's exactly what we do. You can hire an independent mobile mechanic to inspect the Dacia Spring on the spot, with no connection to the seller, so the verdict is genuinely on your side. Because we're paid by you and never by the seller, there's no incentive to downplay a problem. If something is wrong with the car, you hear about it.

A typical on-site inspection of the Dacia Spring takes around 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the car and how easy it is to access. Complex or high-spec cars can take a little longer, and we never rush the parts that matter. We would rather spend an extra ten minutes confirming a suspicion than hand you a report with a question mark in it.