5 Tips To Keep In Mind During The Test Drive
Test driving is a crucial step in finding the best vehicle to meet your needs. However, it's important to know how to examine your test drive afterward so you can narrow down your choices. If you are going to test drive a vehicle at our Lake of the Ozarks car dealership, here are five tips you should keep in mind during your drive.
1. Have An Open Mind
When trying to find a new vehicle, it's important to have some cars already in mind. However, it's also important to keep an open mind. Tell your salesman what you are looking for in a car, and keep an open mind when they're showing you different options. Be honest in your opinions after the test drive, as this can help them narrow down the options to help you find the best vehicle for your needs.
2. Take Your Time
There is no rush when picking out a vehicle. This is a big decision, so it's important to take your time when selecting which vehicle you will want to drive home. Don't be pressured into taking a short test drive. If you need a little bit more time - just ask. You want to make sure you know the ins and outs of the vehicle you are considering.
3. Be Consistent
When test driving different vehicles, be consistent in what you are doing during the drive. Go the same route and do the same things with each vehicle you take out. You'll want to keep everything consistent to make it easier to compare the different cars. Your vehicle takes you everywhere, so make sure your prospective car or truck will be able to perform under all conditions by cruising slowly around town as well as jumping on the highway to test out the higher speeds.
4. Mirror Your Driving Habits
You'll be driving your vehicle every day, so you'll want to make sure it can handle your daily driving habits. If you frequent the highway, take it out and make sure you're comfortable driving it out there. If you often go up large hills, try and find one out on your test drive and see how it does. Give yourself a realistic trial run. Practice accelerating, decelerating, stopping, starting, turning right, turning left, parking forwards, parking backward and parallel parking.
5. Get Another Opinion
When purchasing big items, it's always a good idea to get a second opinion. While you'll ultimately make the final call, having another person look at the vehicle you want to purchase can help you out, as they could see something that you missed. You may not want to have another person test drive every car you're looking at, but once you think you've found the one, it may be in your best interest to bring in a second opinion.
If you're in the market for a new vehicle at the Lake of the Ozarks, swing by Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC. We have a large selection of both new and used cars, trucks and SUVs, and our expert sales team can help you find the perfect vehicle to meet your needs. Come by and take a test drive today!
513 N. Business Route 5
Sales: 573.317.4191
Service: 573.317.4195
1. Have An Open Mind
When trying to find a new vehicle, it's important to have some cars already in mind. However, it's also important to keep an open mind. Tell your salesman what you are looking for in a car, and keep an open mind when they're showing you different options. Be honest in your opinions after the test drive, as this can help them narrow down the options to help you find the best vehicle for your needs.
2. Take Your Time
There is no rush when picking out a vehicle. This is a big decision, so it's important to take your time when selecting which vehicle you will want to drive home. Don't be pressured into taking a short test drive. If you need a little bit more time - just ask. You want to make sure you know the ins and outs of the vehicle you are considering.
3. Be Consistent
When test driving different vehicles, be consistent in what you are doing during the drive. Go the same route and do the same things with each vehicle you take out. You'll want to keep everything consistent to make it easier to compare the different cars. Your vehicle takes you everywhere, so make sure your prospective car or truck will be able to perform under all conditions by cruising slowly around town as well as jumping on the highway to test out the higher speeds.
4. Mirror Your Driving HabitsYou'll be driving your vehicle every day, so you'll want to make sure it can handle your daily driving habits. If you frequent the highway, take it out and make sure you're comfortable driving it out there. If you often go up large hills, try and find one out on your test drive and see how it does. Give yourself a realistic trial run. Practice accelerating, decelerating, stopping, starting, turning right, turning left, parking forwards, parking backward and parallel parking.
5. Get Another Opinion
When purchasing big items, it's always a good idea to get a second opinion. While you'll ultimately make the final call, having another person look at the vehicle you want to purchase can help you out, as they could see something that you missed. You may not want to have another person test drive every car you're looking at, but once you think you've found the one, it may be in your best interest to bring in a second opinion.
If you're in the market for a new vehicle at the Lake of the Ozarks, swing by Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC. We have a large selection of both new and used cars, trucks and SUVs, and our expert sales team can help you find the perfect vehicle to meet your needs. Come by and take a test drive today!
That's The Way We Do It At Hulett!
513 N. Business Route 5
Camdenton, MO 65020
Sales: 573.317.4191
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