What to Look for When Test Driving a New Car

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You’ve done the research online. You’ve checked prices on your phone and throughout the area. Now it’s time to test drive! Do you have to sell your old car first though? If this is you why not sell your car to Orange Buys Cars? If you live in Orlando, FL you can easily consign your car to Orange Buys Cars so you can get into a new one. Once you sell your old car to Orange Buys Cars you are going to need to start testing new ones. Here are some tips on testing driving a new car.

Pay Attention to Steering

When testing driving a new car you want to pay close attention to how the steering feels in your hands. Does the steering wheel vibrate or shake? Is the wheel hard to turn? You don’t want a vehicle that isn’t comfortable to steer. Or a new car that has underlying steering issues as it might point to something worse down the road.

Take the Car on a True Test Drive

Taking the car around the block is not really a test drive. To get an idea of how the car is going to work for you, you need to really drive it. If you spend a lot of time on the freeway commuting to work take the car on the freeway. You want to see what the car is going to be like on the roads you normally travel. Take it over some railroad tracks and bumpy roads; really put the car to the test to see how it rides (as allowed by the dealer).

Keep the Radio Off

Yes you want to check the audio system, but that should be done before you go on the actual test drive. During the test drive you want little to no sound, so you can listen for any noises. You want to listen for odd or concerning noises, but you also want to listen to the road noise and ambient noise. Concerning noises should be addressed before buying the car. Ambient noise you are going to have to deal with, so you want to make sure it isn’t too loud and annoying for you to handle on a daily basis.

Sell Your Old Car to Us to Get into Your New Car in Orlando, FL

Don’t know what to look for with a new car? Need to sell your old car first? Head on in to Orange Buys Cars today. We can help you by either purchasing your car from you outright or consigning your car with us. Either way, let us show you your options! Visit Orange Buys Cars today in Orlando, FL.

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