Pre purchase inspection for the Mitsubishi ASX

Before you worry about a Mitsubishi ASX'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 Mitsubishi ASX 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. As a heavier vehicle it also tends to chew through tyres, brakes and bushes faster, so we check how much life is left in the consumables before they become your first bill. Cars from this maker are generally dependable, which means the real question is whether this particular one has been serviced and used kindly, so we focus on history, fluids and honest wear. Whether you searched for vehicle health check or simply want peace of mind, the result is the same: you learn the car's real condition before money changes hands, not after.

Our inspection of the Mitsubishi ASX covers the safety-critical systems - brakes, tyres, suspension, steering and structure - and flags anything that needs attention before the car is driven with confidence. We'll tell you clearly whether something must be fixed now or simply watched. Your safety is the first thing the report addresses, not an afterthought.

You send us the listing and the car's location in Budapest. We arrange a time with the seller, and an English-speaking car inspector comes to the car to carry out a full pre purchase inspection - engine, transmission, brakes, suspension, electronics, body and a road test where possible. The whole check usually takes 60 to 90 minutes. You then receive the findings in clear English, either in person or by email.

Yes. We provide mobile mechanic pre buy inspection across Budapest and its agglomeration, as a thorough vehicle health check of the Mitsubishi ASX carried out where the car is parked. There's no need to bring the car to us - the inspector travels to it. You get the same on-the-spot check and English report wherever in the city the seller is.

You can call us to talk through the Mitsubishi ASX report and what the findings mean for your decision - in English, of course - so you're never left puzzling over it alone. If a particular fault or its likely repair cost is the deciding factor, we'll explain it in plain terms. We'd rather you bought the right car than simply bought one.

That is useful information in itself. A seller with nothing to hide rarely objects to an independent check of the Mitsubishi ASX, so reluctance is a reason for caution rather than a dead end. If a seller refuses outright, we'd gently suggest looking at another car - and we're happy to check that one instead.