Renault Kadjar pre purchase check, on the spot in Budapest

Before you worry about a Renault Kadjar's reputation, it is worth remembering that how an individual car was cared for matters more than the model - which is why we judge this one on its own merits. On a turbo-diesel Renault Kadjar we listen for injector knock and watch for the blue or black smoke that points to worn injectors or a failing turbo - both expensive to put right. We also confirm the petrol engine starts cleanly from cold, settles to a steady idle and shows no warning lights once warm, since a brief test drive can flatter a marginal engine. Being a bigger crossover, it tends to go through brakes, bushes and tyres faster, and where four-wheel drive is fitted we check that the system and its fluids have been looked after. French cars of this type can carry minor electrical and sensor niggles, so we check the electronics and dashboard warnings carefully, along with the timing arrangement on the smaller turbo petrol engines where a wet belt needs attention. We would rather you knew the Renault Kadjar's weak points before you negotiated than after you collected the keys, so we check each one and tell you where this car stands.

Yes. Your car inspector speaks fluent English, explains the Renault Kadjar's condition in English at the car, and the written report is prepared in English from start to finish. There's no translation app and no guesswork, so you understand exactly what you're buying. It's the core reason international buyers choose us in Budapest.

For the Renault Kadjar, yes: car checking service Budapest is our usual vehicle inspection, done on site in Budapest with the report written in English. The name makes no difference to what we actually check. Engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, electronics and structure are all covered either way.

A typical on-site inspection of the Renault Kadjar 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.

Where access and time allow, yes. Tell us the deadline for the Renault Kadjar and we will do our best to inspect it before you have to commit. The sooner you reach us with the listing and location, the better the chance we can fit the check in - a quick sale is exactly the situation where an independent inspection saves you from a rushed mistake.

That's a common case, and exactly what the Digital Report Package is for. We inspect the Renault Kadjar on your behalf in Budapest and send a full report with photos and video in English, so you can decide remotely without travelling to see the car yourself. Plenty of our clients buy from another city or country and never go near the car until it's theirs.