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<blockquote data-quote="sakuraguy" data-source="post: 2728394" data-attributes="member: 6441"><p><strong>How To Test Drive A Car</strong></p><p></p><p>It's all very well kicking tyres on a forecourt or shopping in the showroom but that's no substitute for getting behind the wheel. A test drive is a vital part of the decision-making process, never buy a car without one. Here's how to get the most out of your test drive.</p><p></p><p>- If you’re comparing a wide range of cars, try to test-drive them back to back, or with the smallest gap between each. It’s difficult to remember how one car compares with the last if you drive them two weeks apart.</p><p>- Weekdays are a bad time for test drives if you’re looking at a popular car from a dealership. Test-drive when the dealership and the roads are quiet.</p><p>- Once you’ve decided on the best car for you, give it an extended test drive. A dealership will probably resist but push for at least a half-an-hour drive.</p><p>- Don’t just drive around the block; make sure you cover a variety of different road types. Try towns, country roads highways and a road to get a feel for how the car handles.</p><p>- If you have a bad back or suffer health issues, make sure you can easily get in and out of the car, and sit comfortably for a period of time.</p><p>- If the car is to be used as a family vehicle, make sure they all fit in the car, can easily get in and out, and check for cubby holes and storage space if you need to.</p><p>- If you have a hobby, or a particular need from your car, make sure you try it out properly.</p><p></p><p>You need to check all the aspects of how a car drives in order to access if it will really suit you. When out on a test drive, make sure you’re happy with the following:</p><p>1. Steering</p><p>2. Gear change</p><p>3. Acceleration and brakes</p><p>4. Overall size</p><p>5. Ride comfort and noise</p><p>6. Seat adjustability</p><p>7. All-round legroom</p><p>8. Boot and storage space</p><p>9. Visibility</p><p>10. Entertainment systems (radio, CD, DVD etc)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sakuraguy, post: 2728394, member: 6441"] [B]How To Test Drive A Car[/B] It's all very well kicking tyres on a forecourt or shopping in the showroom but that's no substitute for getting behind the wheel. A test drive is a vital part of the decision-making process, never buy a car without one. Here's how to get the most out of your test drive. - If you’re comparing a wide range of cars, try to test-drive them back to back, or with the smallest gap between each. It’s difficult to remember how one car compares with the last if you drive them two weeks apart. - Weekdays are a bad time for test drives if you’re looking at a popular car from a dealership. Test-drive when the dealership and the roads are quiet. - Once you’ve decided on the best car for you, give it an extended test drive. A dealership will probably resist but push for at least a half-an-hour drive. - Don’t just drive around the block; make sure you cover a variety of different road types. Try towns, country roads highways and a road to get a feel for how the car handles. - If you have a bad back or suffer health issues, make sure you can easily get in and out of the car, and sit comfortably for a period of time. - If the car is to be used as a family vehicle, make sure they all fit in the car, can easily get in and out, and check for cubby holes and storage space if you need to. - If you have a hobby, or a particular need from your car, make sure you try it out properly. You need to check all the aspects of how a car drives in order to access if it will really suit you. When out on a test drive, make sure you’re happy with the following: 1. Steering 2. Gear change 3. Acceleration and brakes 4. Overall size 5. Ride comfort and noise 6. Seat adjustability 7. All-round legroom 8. Boot and storage space 9. Visibility 10. Entertainment systems (radio, CD, DVD etc) [/QUOTE]
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