Quick answers to some FAQ/ Statements.

''Your commute is only 2 miles each way? you don't need a car! why don't you walk, cycle, get a bus etc etc?''

Sadly the roads I commute on are very dangerous county lanes where either walking or cycling is not an option, plus winter weather here is horrendous, being self employed while the commute to my unit is only a couple miles I am out and about to customers fairly regularly and spur of the moment, I am on track for doing 8,000 miles in this car per year at the moment so it DOES get more than enough use.

''I have seen these cars BRAND NEW for £10,000 or less online, you got ripped off''

I also saw these deals when I went to purchase the car and they're great if you're a cash buyer, the issue is that if you are financing these cars then they cost the same if not MORE due to the fact they have APR on them of usually at least 11%, My car is on PCP with 0% finance, the dealer gave me a good discount on the vehicle too which makes the monthly payment the same as one of those Auto Trader vehicles, also those vehicles on Auto Trader are Pre reg cars and while on delivery miles are NOT technically brand new meaning I am the first owner on paper... as said if you are paying via cash then the Auto Trader vehicles are stonking value (apart from the fact most of them at that price are the 45HP model which I would avoid).

Thank you all though for the majority kind feedback on the video, I hope it has helped out a few potential buyers of the car/ provided some entertainment, and for those that were left seething and angered by my choice of car or myself for some reason, have a lovely weekend and I will see you on the next video soon on JayEmm & Friends - Will.

You bought the car that meets your needs, thanks for the review so others can decide if it meets their needs as well.

I recently spoke to a local Dacia Spring owner outside a local supermarket as I've started to see a few of these pottering about my area. She spoke pretty highly of it and recommended it as long as you are prepared to live with the car's limitations. Personally, I really like a vehicle with few bells and whistles, so I could have one of these quite happily. On the looks, I agree - in my eyes it is appealingly quirky, and I would imagine the narrowness makes parking a doddle.

As a daily driver, doing very few miles, what more do you need than "adequate" really?

Mmm, tyres. In 1976, when I was 17,  my mum bought a Skoda S100r coupe. Barum brand non stick tyres. Massive squeals on dry roads (1976) but come winter, 17 year old hormones, the rear engine, swing axle suspension, and the aforementioned non stick tyres taught me everything I needed about remaining in control of a car!

We need more manufacturers to get the same principles of budget cars do away with all the crap put in cars nowadays , completely agree about infotainment systems being out of date not supported in the future and needing expensive upgrades .

I looked in to buying one but the dealer pointed out to me it's better to wait for the updated 2026 model with more hp (70 & 100 hp) & faster charging 40 kW DC. Also will be on new platform and somewhat wider body & have new LFP battery pack. It also would be around £700 cheaper ... That's why Euro NCAP crash testing needed to wait, cause of all the updating !

22:28 My biggest complaint about modern cars ( and drivers) is lane discipline.

BTW, VW eup and skoda citigoe are really efficient. On summer up to 8 miles per kwh in city driving - 7.5kWh per 100km

I've owned an Extreme version since March 2025. As you, service from the Dacia/Renault dealership was excellent.
With this version, at the time, included was the "granny" charger and V2L plug.
A comment on the tyres. I, at times, am a "spirited" driver, living in a very rural area. Very country roads/lanes. I have yet to have an issue at all with the stock tyres, whether it be dry, very wet, wet and leaves. Of course I do understand the limitations, but so far, no issues.
Also, two trips to Scotland, yes, I know, and yes, on motorways at motorway speeds, range is an issue.
However, charging up short and frequent got it done. At that kind of load the battery gets warm and slows the charging down considerably, however, it is asking a lot of he car.
Currently, via my electricity supplier it costs me 1.7p per mile with 5 miles/kwh efficiency.
By the way, even going to Scotland and motorways overall it managed approximately 4miles/kwh
Overall, it is an astounding little car.
I do have another car, diesel, for more regular longer trips though.

Enjoyable, honest review,  it looks like the 2026 , Cars could be spot on .with upgrades. Thanks.

Yes, electric handbrakes are the evil thing in the world.

As a very happy owner of the older generation of Spring, i can say that the app that you can start your heating/AC from is a very useful feature you can use before you go out the door to your 2 mile commute, so your car is heated or cooled (in the summer) when you get into it

I like cheap basic cars like these. The only thing I do think you’re missing from EV life is the connectivity to preheat and defrost the cabin in depths of winter.  I leave the house at 6:30am and the ability to just turn the car on 10 mins before I leave and come out to a toasty car feels like a little luxury to start the day!

I really like that it's possible to get a car without all the modern 'bells and whistles' on it and an actually small car as well. It's sad that modern nonsense such as 'lane assist' is being forced upon us as those that can actually drive simply do not need it and it adds unnecessary expense to the vehicle. And finally, I am really not bothered by a car having a 'one star safety rating' when put into perspective of cars I have driven in the past. A less safe car typically means the driver takes fewer risks which means that, overall, everyone is actually safer.

I'm not ready for EV yet.  I also like basic.  I also like manual and 3-door but it seems manufacturers aren't so keen on making these any more.

we only put 1 wiper blade and 4 new tyres on the car - never went to garage and we did 50000 miles

"British winter"... Me laughing in Canadian...

I visited England, London and was shocked at how narrow the lanes were - the bus couldn't fit in its own lane! I understand very well how a small car can manage in such traffic.

Just a point about the tyres.  Some of us have found the original ones to be excellent.   They do need to be at the correct pressure and are often way to high from the dealers.  That gives the effect you experienced.

The steering rack had 15 assembled wrong and it wasn't a chocolate part that was breaking.
Same rack in latest duster im told.
There's already enough power in the 65 to get into trouble i don't think the 100 is really needed.