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Buying a car is a big decision, and it\u2019s likely to take a big chunk out of your finances. For this reason, it\u2019s imperative that you don\u2019t make a blunder when deciding on the car of your choice. You\u2019ve got to be thorough in every stage of the process, and that includes the test drive! Test driving a car is a basic necessity to ensure the vehicle is in good working order. We\u2019re going to show you how to conduct a test drive properly in five simple steps.<\/p>\n

#1 Are You Insured?<\/h2>\n

Firstly, you need to make sure that you\u2019re able to drive the car in question. If this is your first vehicle, and you\u2019re still waiting to obtain insurance, you aren\u2019t allowed to drive it. In this case, the best thing you can do is bring an additional driver with you who can drive on your behalf. Otherwise, it\u2019s worth putting off the test drive until you can obtain the necessary level of insurance<\/a>. You don\u2019t want to crash and put yourself in financial turmoil!<\/p>\n

#2 Check For Issues<\/h2>\n

The next important step is to check for any issues that might be present. You can never be too sure whether a seller is hiding something<\/a> from you, especially if it\u2019s a private seller. Once you\u2019ve done a thorough check of the exterior, keep an eye out for any problems while driving. If anything sounds or feels like it\u2019s struggling, there\u2019s reason for concern.<\/p>\n

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#3 Does It Suit Your Needs?<\/h2>\n

Throughout the span of your test drive, you\u2019ll get a feel for the car. This might result in a good experience or a bad one, depending on what you want out of it. Most importantly, you need to make sure it will suit your needs overall. A Volkswagen Golf<\/a> might be fit for the whole family, but an old and used Citroen Saxo might not be. You need to consider this thoroughly.<\/p>\n

#4 Vary Your Driving Style<\/h2>\n

If you can, find a suitable location to test drive the vehicle where multiple driving styles will be involved. It\u2019s all well and good doing 70mph on the motorway, but you won\u2019t always be driving at high speeds! Instead, seek different terrains and road situations. You want to get a feel for how the car handles itself in different circumstances to help spot any weaknesses.<\/p>\n

#5 Don\u2019t Rush Into A Decision<\/h2>\n

If you come away from your test drive with the inclination to buy, that\u2019s great! However, if you\u2019re still uncertain about the whole thing, don\u2019t be forced into a decision right away. The seller will look longingly at you for an answer, but it\u2019s OK to sleep on it. Use this opportunity to talk it over with your spouse or family members. This is a big decision you\u2019re making; you don\u2019t want to get it wrong.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s all you need to do! It isn\u2019t difficult to master the test drive, but it\u2019s easy to get it wrong, too. As long as you follow these steps, you should be just fine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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