Sep 14, 2021

A new vehicle is a substantial investment. To get the best returns on your investment, it is important that you choose the right vehicle. You may have found your dream vehicle, but do not forget to test drive the vehicle in your excitement.

A test drive enables you to check the different aspects of the vehicle, including its mileage, features, and riding experience. By the end of a test drive, you may realize if your dream vehicle is still your dream.

If you are in California, MD, and want to test drive a Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC, in MD, then visit Lexington Park Chevrolet Buick GMC. Our technicians will give you test driving tips so that you make a well-informed and exciting purchase.

Here are some ways to make the most of your test drive:

Check if the Vehicle Meets your Driving and Commute Needs

Check the comfort of the vehicle when you test drive. Is there enough leg space to feel comfortable? Are the seats comfortable? Are the controls and infotainment system easily reachable? Is the dashboard simple and easy to use?

If your commute involves highways or roads with heavy traffic, then choose such layouts on your test drive too. Check if the vehicle gives you a smooth experience on such roads. 

Test Vehicle Features

If your vehicle boasts of a reverse camera, then check the same on your test drive. If the vehicle has features such as Bluetooth connectivity, then bring your smartphone along on your test drive. Test the system using your phone.

Ask the technicians to explain the features. Understand how to use them so that you can test each feature on your test drive.

If you have specific features in mind, then a test drive is the best opportunity to test such features.

It helps to bring a friend that is well-knowledgeable of vehicle tech, to help you assess if you need all available features. If you do not, then you can go for a vehicle with limited features that are most useful to you.

Explore the Vehicle

Do not stop your test drive with the driver seat alone. Sit in the passenger seat and other rows, if available, while your friend drives the vehicle and experiences the feel. Assess the rear legroom and features available.

If you are a frequent off-road adventurer, then get to know if the vehicle can handle tough terrains, trailers, and other loads. 

By making the most of your test drive, you can buy a vehicle that you would not regret down the line.

Schedule a test drive with Lexington Park Chevrolet Buick GMC to find the best vehicle. Our dealership is a very short drive away from La Plata, Lexington Park, Waldorf, and Cambridge.