One of the most
important parts of buying a used car is the test drive. In this stage
you get to be behind the wheel of your prospective vehicle for the
first time, so right there, you get a sense of how comfortable the
car feels being in the driver’s seat. While you’re in the car,
there are a few things you should look out for:
Pre-Test Inspection
The first thing to do
before your test drive is to give it some preliminary inspections to
make sure that the car is in good working order. This includes
checking the oil and fluid levels, tire pressure, engine condition,
and fuel, among others. Know when to walk away from a deal when an
overpowering odor assaults your senses the moment you open the hood.
Take Notes
Bring a notepad with
you so you can jot down any possible problem as you drive. Take your
time and note the noise, movements or anything else that you think
doesn’t feel right. Check up on them again before finalizing the
deal. Don’t be pressured into a short drive test.
Tune Out
Turn off the radio
unless it’s the very thing you’re testing. Don’t let anything
distract you from your search of trouble spots. Sometimes you’ll
only realize that something’s out of place when you’ve already
bought the vehicle, even though you actually noticed some signs
during your test, but were too distracted to care.
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