9 Tips on How to Get the Most Out of Your Test Drive
So you found a new Hyundai or a used car you can’t live without. That’s great! Our team at Wyatt Johnson Hyundai will do everything we can to ensure it’s the best fit for you, including making sure your test drive goes as smooth as possible. But don’t just rely on us!
Here’s a guide on how to maximize YOUR test drive:
- Bring Whatever You’d Normally Have In Your Car:
From USB charging cables to sunglasses, your favorite to-go coffee cup to even your child’s car-seat, you want to ensure your routine won’t be disrupted in your potential new car. You’ll be able to test the infotainment system and get a great feel for the space.
- Inspect Beneath the Hood:
It’s a great idea to make sure your car’s fluids are topped off and there are no significant leaks or noticeable damage beneath the hood. Let the salesperson start the engine while paying close attention to metallic noises, loud rhythmic ticks, or knocking during the first moments of inactivity. If your car is turbocharged, allow the engine to warm up to operating temperature before driving.
- Matching Service Records:
When performing the above checks, check the maintenance records against the maintenance schedule in the owner’s manual. Check receipts and documentation to ensure they match the vehicle’s current mileage.
- Remember to Park and Check:
Find a parking space to parallel park the vehicle in and drive back. This is enough to show the length and width of the vehicle. It also helps to see the vehicle’s blind spots from different angles.
- Bring a Friend:
It would be nice to bring someone else to get a different perspective on the car. Always consider factors other than the driver’s seat, such as rear-seat comfort and cargo space.
- Locate a Rough Road:
Go down the bumpy road at a reasonable speed and be careful. Expect knocks and roaring noises from most vehicle suspensions, but investigate cracks, metal bumps, bumps, or blows from below. Just be sure not to damage the vehicle during the test drive.
- Brake Test
Find empty spots in a few different terrains to slam the brakes and check for stoppage distances and sounds.
- Check with Experts:
While going through car reviews, listen to the experts closely, although be ready to weight differing opinions against one another.
- Inspect the Wheels
Spend some time looking around each of the vehicle’s wheels to check if they are soft and if they are damaged from curbs or bumps or impact with curbs. Minor signs of wear are nothing to worry about, but obvious cracks in the side panels indicate serious damage and need for repair.
We want to ensure you make the best possible choice for you. Schedule your test drive today and go in with complete confidence!
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