Many, Many Guaranteed Tips For An Exciting Test Drive!

 

Car buying may be a daunting experience. There are so many manufacturers and dealerships to pick from that it may be difficult to decide which automobile is best for you. Taking a test drive is one of the most critical stages. A test drive helps you acquire a feel for the vehicle and determine whether it is right for you.

 

Bill Holt Chevrolet will share some tips for a proper test drive in this blog article.

 

The Test Drive Begins The Moment You Step Onto The Property:

· Look for dents, fractures, and corrosion on the vehicle's body. Look for scratches and cracks on the windshield.

· Examine the tires for indications of uneven wear and remaining tread life. The latter might suggest a problem with alignment.

· Experiment with the turn signals and brake lights.

 

Switch On The Car Engine And Let It Run For A Few Minutes:

· Check the engine's performance and listen for any unusual noises, such as rattling, clicking, or whining.

· Check that the radio, heating, and air conditioner are functioning properly.

· Examine the dashboard for any warning lights and ensure the meters operate. The temperature gauge should be near the middle once the car has warmed up. Closer to "hot" might indicate overheating.

· Check if the seating is comfortable and that the ceilings are adequate.

 

Drive On The Street With Stop-And-Go Traffic:

· When you come to a full stop, pay attention to how the brakes feel. Are they bouncy, sticky, or loose?

· Look for any grinding or squeaking noises that indicate worn brake pads and rotors.

· How does the vehicle manage potholes and bumpy roads? Drive gently and listen for rattles or knocks that might indicate a problem with the steering.

· What about turns of 90 degrees? The car should easily and smoothly navigate the turns. Resistance or tugging might indicate an issue with the power steering or suspension.

 

Drive on a motorway where you can attain speeds of 55 miles per hour or higher:

· Is the automobile quick to accelerate and shift from gear to gear? Engine lagging is a dangerous indicator.

· Determine the vehicle's blind areas. This tip is as applicable when testing new automobiles as when trying old cars.

· Switch lanes carefully to examine how the steering performs at high speeds.

· If feasible, drive up and down a hill to ensure that the automobile upshifts and downshifts properly.

 

Find a parking lot or a roadway where you may practice parallel parking:

· Check that the steering is not stiff and that you can precisely adjust the automobile when parallel parking.

· Make sure the car transitions smoothly from drive to reverse - if it jolts or produces a grinding noise when shifting gears, it might be a symptom of a faulty gearbox.

 

Always schedule beforehand:

· Make an appointment with your dealer to ensure the vehicle you want to test drive is available.

· If the dealership is good, the sales crew will clean the vehicle, fill it up, and have it ready for your test drive when you arrive.

 

Are you ready to take a Chevrolet test drive? Look through our inventory of new Chevy vehicles, serving East Ellijay, GA!

 

Whether you're searching for a family-friendly SUV or a tough work truck, our new collection has it all.

 

Contact Bill Holt Chevrolet's sales department right away for the test drive!