Getting The Most From A Test Drive
By Jason Hulott, Tue Dec 6th
So, the car looks great, you can picture yourself in it .. andnow, the most important part - it is time for a test drive. Don’t dismiss the test drive as just part of the sales process,taking a test drive is the most important part of buying a car.Yet so many people dismiss it as formality! And if you don’t believe me, I (embarrassingly!) write fromexperience! The car that I’d lusted over, that ‘dream’ car thatI’d so avidly researched, I sat in it in the car dealers, fellin love and signed up on the dotted line (without taking a testdrive – I didn’t feel I needed to)!
Sadly, my ‘dream’ car, that I used for a 60 mile round triptwice a day for the next three years had a blind spot! The day Ipart exchanged that car, I test drove every possible replacementfor my ‘dream-turned-nightmare’ car! So, how do you get the most from your test drive? First of, if you are refused a drive, don’t buy the car. Do youwant to be stuck with a car that you are not comfortable in; onewhere the seat is too low and gives you backache? One that has ablind spot?! The ideal road test should ideally be at least five miles togive you a chance to experience different speeds and road typesand for the mechanics to warm up properly. What to check When test driving from a car dealership, most dohave their own insurance – but do double check! If buying privately, check on your own policy that you areinsured and check that the car you are looking to buy has an MOTand up-to-date road tax. Check the condition of the car – look for any dinks, dents,scratches. Look at the condition of the tyres and look under thebonnet. (It is always best - wherever you are buying a car from– to have someone who knows a bit about them to come with youand give you a second opinion). First of all, watch the current owner drive the car – this willgive you a feel for how the car is treated. For
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example, someonewho ‘rides’ the clutch means that if you do buy the car, you mayhave to fork out for a new clutch soon. Listen for unusual noises and knocking and then, it’s your turn!When driving …. • Gears - a very high biting point suggests aworn clutch • Check the steering – for a slack response and thatthe wheel doesn’t ‘kick’ in your hands. • For car with powersteering, gently turn the steering from lock to lock and listento see if the pump audibly complains • When braking, the carshould pull up in a straight line and without any judders •Listen for mechanical noises, any clunks, unusual sounds thatyou may not have picked up when you were a passenger. eg. Theengine shouldn’t sound rough • Look around the interior – lookfor dirty or torn seats; cracked speaker covers, check the bootetc You want the car…what next? You’ve test driven the car, you want it … so how do you makesure you get a bargain? How much you can save by negotiating on a car varies and,ultimately, depends on how much the seller is willing to acceptfor it at that moment in time. Being a cash buyer always gives you the edge on a sale and ifyou appear confident and knowledgeable, this will help your case! You’ve got a great deal on a great car! The next step is to get a good deal on your insurance. Shoppingaround is always the best way to find the most competitivepremium and the easiest and quickest way to do this is use theinternet. Something like the Motorcarloans Insurance finder – which visits over 50different insurers and brokers to find you the best deal in amatter of minutes – means you get the compare cover and premiumsall from the click of a mouse! About the author:Motor Car Loans anautomotive resource guide for those looking to buy, insure ,sell or in fact do all most anything with a car. Sign up to ourfree car insurance course, send an email tomotorcarloans@getresponse.com
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