Pre-Purchase Inspection for the Peugeot 301
If you have found a Peugeot 301 you like, book us before you pay. An English-speaking inspector goes to the car and gives you the full picture.

We tailor the Peugeot 301 check to its make-up — it covers the 5 engine and drivetrain versions we list and produces 72–115 hp.
We bring the workshop to the Peugeot 301: diagnostics, a paint gauge and a trained eye, all at the seller's location.
Our Peugeot 301 service covers what people look for as car appraiser and as mechanic to check used car Budapest: a thorough pre-purchase inspection before they buy.
Why a pre-purchase inspection matters for the Peugeot 301
Buyers rarely regret an inspection; they regret skipping one. The Peugeot 301 you are looking at deserves a proper second opinion before you commit.
A clean inspection lets you buy the Peugeot 301 with confidence; a flagged one saves you from an expensive mistake.
Engine and drivetrain versions we test on the Peugeot 301
We cover all 5 Peugeot 301 versions. The petrol and diesel choices each have their own weak points, which we factor in.
| Version | Specification | Power | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 1199 cm³ · 3-cyl · naturally aspirated | 72 hp | Petrol |
| 1.2 | 1199 cm³ · 3-cyl · naturally aspirated | 82 hp | Petrol |
| 1.6 | 1587 cm³ · 4-cyl · naturally aspirated | 115 hp | Petrol |
| 1.6 | 1560 cm³ · 4-cyl · turbo | 92 hp | Diesel |
| 1.6 | 1560 cm³ · 4-cyl · turbo | 99 hp | Diesel |
Where a petrol Peugeot 301 tends to need attention
- Turbocharger health. On turbo engines we watch boost behaviour, smoke on load and any whine or shaft play that hints at a tiring turbo.
- Cold-start behaviour. A genuine cold start reveals knocks, smoke and rough running that a warmed-up engine hides.
- Cooling system. Water pump, thermostat and coolant condition are inspected for leaks and overheating risk.
- Carbon build-up. Direct-injection petrol engines are prone to intake carbon; we look for rough idle, misfires and the symptoms that come with it.
- Oil consumption. We check oil level and condition and ask the right questions about top-ups, since heavy consumption points to worn rings or seals.
What we check on every car
Here is the standard scope applied to your Peugeot 301, from the paintwork down to the diagnostics:
Bodywork & paint
Panel-by-panel paint-thickness gauge readings to reveal filler, resprays and past accident repairs.
Chassis & structure
Underbody, sills and structural members checked for corrosion, welding and crash damage.
Engine & drivetrain
Cold-start behaviour, fluid condition, leaks, belts and audible faults assessed.
Diagnostics (OBD)
Full electronic fault-code read-out from the on-board systems, live and stored codes.
Electric & hybrid systems
Battery state-of-health indicators, charging behaviour and high-voltage warnings for EVs and hybrids.
Suspension, steering, brakes
Wear, play, leaks, disc and pad condition and tyre health inspected.
Interior & electronics
Equipment, infotainment, climate and electrical functions tested for correct operation.
Road test
A short functional drive to judge gearbox, brakes, steering and running refinement.
Documentation check
VIN match, service history plausibility and odometer cross-check against condition.
Two packages, one inspection
The 35,999 Ft Standard package has you present with a printed report on the spot; the 39,999 Ft Digital is for when you cannot attend, with the full report, photos and video sent by email. The checks on your Peugeot 301 are identical — only your presence and the delivery differ. Compare packages.
Peugeot 301: frequently asked questions
How much does a pre-purchase inspection of the Peugeot 301 cost?
An on-site inspection of the Peugeot 301 starts at 35,999 Ft for the Standard package, where you attend in person and we go through the findings with you at the car. The Digital Inspection Package costs 39,999 Ft and is carried out without you there, with the results sent as photographs, video and a written report by email. The inspection itself is identical in both, the call-out fee within Budapest is included, and there are no hidden extras.
What should worry me most when buying a used Peugeot 301?
No model is faultless, and a used Peugeot 301 has a handful of areas worth knowing about. Experience tells us to start with turbocharger health, cold-start behaviour and cooling system. Catch them early with a proper inspection and the Peugeot 301 can be an excellent purchase — this is the heart of what people want from car appraiser and mechanic to check used car Budapest.
How do I book an inspection for the Peugeot 301?
Send us the listing or the details of the Peugeot 301, the location and a time that suits you, using the contact form or by email. We confirm the appointment, brief the inspector on that specific car and its known quirks, and an English-speaking inspector travels out to it. Most inspections in Budapest can be arranged within a day or two.
What happens after you have inspected the Peugeot 301?
You receive your English report — handed to you at the car with the Standard package, or by email with photos and video under the Digital Inspection Package. It sets out every finding, graded by how much it should concern you, with a plain recommendation. From there the decision on the Peugeot 301 is entirely yours, made on evidence rather than assumption.
How long does an inspection of the Peugeot 301 take?
A typical Peugeot 301 inspection takes roughly one to one-and-a-half hours at the car, though a complex or high-mileage example can take longer. We work to a fixed checklist of more than 500 points and never hurry a car along to reach the next appointment. In most cases you will have the verdict the same day.
What exactly do you check on a used Peugeot 301?
We go right through the car: paint thickness panel by panel, the structure and underbody for corrosion or past repairs, the engine or battery and the drivetrain, full on-board diagnostics with live data, the suspension, steering and brakes, the interior and electronics, and a short road test. Across the petrol and diesel versions of the Peugeot 301, the checklist is adapted to the exact car you are buying. Because we work only for you, there is no hidden agenda anywhere in the report.
People search for car appraiser — is that what you do for the Peugeot 301?
Yes. Car appraiser is simply another way of describing what we do for the Peugeot 301: an independent, on-site inspection before you buy. Our inspector comes to the car, works through the full checklist and the diagnostics, and explains every finding in English. Plenty of buyers also look for on spot mechanic, and that is the very same service.
Do you offer mechanic to check used car Budapest when buying the Peugeot 301?
We do. For the Peugeot 301, mechanic to check used car Budapest means a complete, on-the-spot pre-purchase inspection carried out wherever the car is parked in Budapest, with the result reported in English. It is the same thorough check buyers have in mind when they search for English speaking mechanic Budapest — independent, documented and yours to act on.
Buy your Peugeot 301 with confidence
Give yourself the upper hand at the table: book an independent Peugeot 301 inspection now.





