10 Questions to Ask While Test Driving

Are you shopping for a new vehicle, but have never been on a test drive? Test driving is exciting, but it is easy to forget good questions when deciding if it is the vehicle for you. Here are ten questions to ask yourself and the salesperson during a test drive.

10 questions to ask yourself or to check out during a test drive:

1. Always start by observing your space as the driver. Do you have enough legroom? Is the seat easy to adjust? Does the steering wheel adjust?
2. Check out the cooling system to make sure it is easy to use. If you want separate controls, heated seats, or cooling seats check for those too. 
3. As you begin to drive, see how well you can see your surroundings with your mirrors. Do not forget to check the back seat if you typically drive your kids or animals in the vehicle.
4. Think about the sounds of the vehicle. Is it too loud? Do any sounds annoy you? Any sounds of concern?
5. If you like the radio on then try it out. See if you think you will be able to figure out the infotainment system or if it is too much. 
6. Pull into a parking lot while you are testing it to see how parking goes. Is it easy to park? If not, do you think it’s something you could get used to?
7. Leave the driver’s seat on your preferred settings and move to the seat behind it. See how the space is in each seat as if you were a passenger. 
8. Think about what you typically haul around. Will it fit in the trunk? Ex. stroller, car seat, wagon, sports gear, etc. 
9. Ask yourself how this vehicle compares to your current vehicle. What do you like or dislike compared to your current vehicle?
10. If you love the vehicle, be sure to ask the salesperson questions like the vehicle’s warranty, specials, the longevity of the vehicle, opinions on the different versions, etc. 

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