Jul 6, 2022

When you come by Carl Hogan Honda, our staff will love to help you test drive your favorite car, truck, or SUV. While you’re here, don’t forget to ask our team any questions you may have about the vehicles you want to test drive. Here are seven tips for getting the most out of your test drive.

1. Research What You Want

The shopping experience is easier when you know what you want when you show up at our dealership. It would help to decide whether you want an SUV, car, or truck. Knowing what kind of vehicle you want can help you get through the buying process faster. You may also have preferences on engine, transmission, and how many seats are inside the vehicle.

2. Make an Appointment

To ensure that our staff has plenty of time for you and the vehicles you want to test drive, you can make an appointment. When you have an appointment, we can have your desired vehicles ready for you to drive.

3. Use Lists

It’s helpful to have a list of questions so you remember everything you want to ask while test driving the vehicles you may want to purchase. These lists can contain your questions about each vehicle or the buying process.

4. Bring a Friend

Bringing a friend with you is great because you can have them check out other parts of the car while you are talking to our team members. Also, your friend can help you make decisions and give you another perspective.

5. Bring Your Stuff

If you regularly travel with larger items, bring them with you so that you can see if they fit in the vehicle you are test driving.

6. Is the Car Comfortable?

It is important to make sure the car is comfortable for you and your passengers. Getting in the back seats of the vehicle will give you an idea of how comfortable they are for the people riding with you.

7. Driving the Car

When driving the car, remember to drive at different speeds so that you can listen to the vehicle’s mechanics and get a feel for how the vehicle drives in town and on the highway.