Posted on June 6, 2023
Knowing how to test drive a car is an essential life skill. Picking the right vehicle for you is a must-have ability if you want to enjoy a comfortable drive. Like buying a book without reading the synopsis or eating at a restaurant without reading the reviews, you miss out on a lot of details if you don’t know how to test drive a car properly.
Whether you know what vehicle you’re looking for or are considering a couple of different options, you’ll want to take the time to do research. Look online for their fuel efficiency and power ratings, and see how well the efficiency fits into your budget.
Looking at road tests, ratings, and reviews for the car can teach you various things before you head to the dealership.
Making an appointment is a step many people omit. If you’re thinking about buying a new car, there’s a chance the model you’re looking for won’t be available at your local dealership. With limited space at the dealership, making the appointment to test drive the specific model you’re looking to buy allows the dealer an opportunity to ensure the car is available.
Additionally, heading to the lot without an appointment may have complications. For example, the battery on the vehicle you’re interested in may be dead, cars may need to be moved, or the vehicle may need to be cleaned or tuned up before anyone drives it.
Testing a car without a plan is a bad decision. Here are our recommendations for things you should pay attention to when you’re at the dealership, both before and after you take it for a test drive.
Before taking the drive, inspect the vehicle closely. Pay attention to its colour, passenger space, cargo area, and overall size. If you have or are planning to have kids, a child seat may not fit well in every car. Also, not all vehicles will fit into every garage. Make sure the size is suitable before proceeding.
Taking note of these aspects gives you a lot to consider, especially if you aren’t deciding to purchase on the day of the drive.
During and after the drive, you should pay attention to how easily you can enter and exit the vehicle, how the driving position feels for both you and your partner, if they’ll be driving the car frequently. Some vehicles have designs that are suited to smaller or larger people, and knowing what size the interior is designed for is essential.
While driving, pay attention to how easily you can see the gauges and read them while focusing on the road. Additionally, you want to make note of how well you can see the road from behind the wheel. The vehicle may be a bad pick for you if you’re sitting too low or too high and can’t easily adjust your position.
If you’re looking to take the next step with this new skill, stop at your local Kia Dealership and take one of the new SUVs out for a test drive. Focus on the points we covered, and you’ll discover many details about the car while driving.
Categories: Kia vehicles
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