After months of researching the car of your dreams, now
it is time to take it for a spin. Check
out this list to see how the pros evaluate a car!
With so many options for car shopping online
and a general disdain for the dealership experience, consumers are willing to
buy a new car -- the second most expensive purchase for most people -- without actually testing it out first.
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The reality is there is no replacement for
testing out a car, despite having so many shopping tools at one's
fingertips. We absolutely recommend that you use our
shopping tools to do your research, but you need to
actually experience a car yourself.
If you're unsure of what to do or what to
expect during a test drive, click through to see how you should evaluate a car.
You don't have to be a pro to make the right decision
1. Take your time
Remember, buying a new car is a major
decision that involves a lot of money. And seeing as you'll most likely keep
the car for several years, make sure to give the car a thorough test before
pulling the trigger.
Drive along different roads at different
speeds -- city streets, highways, residential roads, etc. Basically, you should
try to replicate your daily driving to get as accurate idea of how the car is
going to perform under your normal driving conditions.
2. Park
it
In addition to driving, it's important to try
parking the car you're testing out.
Is it easy or difficult to parallel park? Are
there big blind spots that interfere with backing out of a space? Is it maneuverable enough
to meet your daily parking needs? Can you get in and out with ease? These are
aspects of car ownership that a lot of people don't think about, which can turn
into issues after it's already too late.
3. Play with the tech and other features
Familiarize yourself with the infotainment
system. Is it easy to use or clunky and distracting? Play with the radio and
see how the speakers sound. Take a minute and connect your phone to make sure
the Bluetooth connection works, if it's available.
Additionally, it's important to ask
about and test out other features that you think are going to be important to
your ownership experience. Find out how the luggage rack works and see how easy
the seats fold down, for instance.
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