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[@tinoarreguin8850]

I test drove a truck at the start of the pandemic and the salesperson sent me by myself. Best test drive ever.

[@IHaveaPinkBeard]

Did you return the truck yet?

[@Juan.two.three45]

Same here, I was test driving a Trail Boss. By far the best experience I've ever had lol

[@sct913]

That happened when I test drove a Ford Contour I bought in 2000. After copying my driver's license (and giving the original back to me), the salesman handed me the keys and said "We close at 5." Took the car about 20 miles down the interstate and 20 miles back on local twisty roads. Best test drive I've ever had, and one of the best cars I've ever owned - drove it for fifteen years.

[@timfrancis6774]

same here with the one i purchased before pandemic so mike is incorrect here

[@tkc056]

Dealer let me drive a 2018 M3 by myself - best test drive ever

[@vilnisbrilcs9136]

I’ve purchased over 30 cars and these are great simple no nonsense tips. One final thought: every time you get out of it and turn around, if it doesn’t put a smile on your face, you bought the wrong car. It’s the second most expensive thing you’ll ever buy, so make sure it’s the right one! Great job Chevy Guy!

[@k.b.tidwell]

Third most expensive, unless you've never been married. Ba-doom-tiss!

[@williamthompson1455]

​@@k.b.tidwellyou don't own a wedding or a wife though. That's kind of a disgusting comparison

[@k.b.tidwell]

@@williamthompson1455 wow. That's a joke and I can't believe I have to point that out.

[@556Keem]

@@williamthompson1455I’m sure you’re fun at parties.

[@SF-ku2hp]

Boats can be pretty expensive

[@S.0.G]

Never let a dealer “drive the car up to you” either. Make sure you hear that cold start. Look under the oil cap for buildup. Test windshield wipers. Check headlight bulbs/hazards/reverse lights/interior lights. Also missed checking all windows/sunroofs, stereo volume for blown out speakers and opening and closing all doors/trunk for functionality. Don’t test drive with music on or ac/heat on high so you can really hear for noises. Lots of things to check on used cars.

[@ProMilitaryProMilitary]

But I would temporarily put the ac/ heat on high to see that it works properly

[@Tubes12AX7k]

A former mechanic told me to ask if the car can be put up on a lift to look underneath, as well. Some dealerships may not want to, and some will.

[@jerryquesenberry2520]

This actually happened to me. The dealer brought it up to me on 2 separate occasions when I called to say I was coming by to look at the same vehicle. The 3rd time I went unannounced to look at the vehicle. When I started it myself the belt made a massive squeal for 2 to 3 seconds then stopped. Needless to say I didn't go back to that dealer.

[@gobbler1957]

All the above, plus get it up to 75 mph, to see if frontend shakes. Then when exiting, hit the brakes to see if car pulls, or shakes.

[@evanm9026]

You forgot the main thing. When you turn the key to on. Look at the dash make sure all you eash light come on. Its a self test and then start the car. Missing check engine light on in the beginning will never turn on

[@moresnare]

I test drove a car a few years ago and never went over 45 mph. Everything seemed fine. After I bought the car and got on the highway, it turns out that when I went 70 mph and hit the brakes normally, the whole car would start shaking. Learned a lesson there.

[@enragedbacon470]

Best test drive I ever did was when the salesman just gave me the keys and let it sell itself. This gave me ample time to inspect the vehicle and get a feel for it without some dude in the front seat with me talking my ears off, this was a used vehicle. I went back a few years later and bought a brand new one from them, and I go to them for service as well. If more dealerships worked on customer retention instead of the quarterly reports and their paychecks, the car sales industry would be better for everyone.

[@Doodahdoodles]

Don’t be silly, that would be far too sensible

[@doomstarhudnall6188]

That how I test drove my last car he handed me the keys and said see you in a hour or so.

[@Shalmaneser1]

@@doomstarhudnall6188 In my 20s a dealer gave me the keys to test drive for a Mercedes (I forget what it was). 120MPH on the highway!

[@doomstarhudnall6188]

@@Shalmaneser1 definitely haven’t gone over 85mph in my 2009 Scion XD it might die

[@Shalmaneser1]

@@doomstarhudnall6188 I didn't care for the thing. Absolutely no feel from the road.

[@flopdos]

No intro no outro and straight to the point with the info. Thanks for the vid

[@themadmachinist8637]

I am a mechanic. I got $3000 off for a $30 part that made expensive sounding symptoms that the sales clerk thought was a huge problem and they wanted it off the lot lol.

[@pokio55]

What was that?

[@themadmachinist8637]

@@pokio55 a blend actuator for the cars hvac. When they go bad the clack and shake the dash.

[@zz449944]

If possible during a test drive, go into an enclosed parking structure. They magnify sounds and make it easier to determine where any weird noises are coming from.

[@sethg9511]

Dad?

[@jccook5353]

Great way to hear the shrill whine of wheel bearings going bad.

[@johnlustin3327]

@@sethg9511😂😂

[@DoomGuy-kf8fv]

Take older (13 yrs old and up) kids to test drive, they will find and push every single button and open every compartment. Pretty hilarious when they find something broken and ask the salesperson about it haha

[@masooncap9769]

Been shopping used trucks the past few months, the last dealership I went to, the salesman gave me the keys and said "Be back in 15 minutes". Was genuinely the best test drive I've ever had, was able to drive like I own it.

[@magellanmax]

Somebody gave me an excellent idea on how to test drive when looking to buy a brand new car......just go rent the same exact model for one to three days and drive it like you normally would. This way you get to do a comprehensive test drive without being rushed by the sales guy.

[@S.0.G]

If you’re being rushed by the sales person, don’t buy a car from them. Most dealers will allow you to do a 24 hour test drive (1 day rental) before purchasing the vehicle

[@SonOfTheDawn515]

Too bad the car I ordered doesn't have any to rent from anywhere. 🤷‍♂️

[@XWDude]

I'm coincidentally doing this, I'm selling my truck to a different dealer for more money and the offer doesn't stand quite long enough for when new one comes in. So renting from the brand the exact car I'm getting lol

[@tim6167]

That’s what I told me wife last night. She’s a new driver at 43 and scared to death. I didn’t like the type car she wanted just being she’s a new driver. I said let’s rent one. She freaked out lol

[@MrJestyler]

Great idea, just hopefully you can find car you want for rental. This is by far best way to really feel how a car rides just take out on highway and side roads. How comfortable are front seats etc etc

[@8822fitzy]

Thats exactly what i do. Did that for a friend. I also pull out transmission dipstick and smell it. Tires are very important if mismatched dont buy it!

[@michaellewis9275]

Many years ago my wife and I were out car shopping at a used car lot, I was checking out the trunk space, and noticed alot of condensation I took it for a test drive. It ran good, then I turned on the AC, radio, then the wipers, and I heard a loud pop ! The motor kept running, but all of the accessorys stopped working ! I told the salesman no thanks. I found out later that car may have been in a flood !

[@michaellewis9275]

I may have had the headlights on too !

[@kflor7890]

I was handed the keys and they told me to have it back in an hour. No car salesmen went with me and I could drive it where I wanted. Took it on the highway and different city streets.

[@brotherjoll1802]

That dealer is fucking amazing. Wow

[@1linkbelt]

Exactly how a Subaru dealer sold me a new Outback.

[@nerychristian]

I wish they were all like that. The only problem is, if they all did that, most new cars would have lots of miles on them.

[@puddincup9879]

My test drives are long! I jump right on the freeway and use it to run errands

[@1racerboy1]

Both my used cars were like this from totally different used car dealers. I was shocked. The first time all they had was my info and they just handed my girlfriend and I the keys and let us go. The second time was yesterday when I traded in that other car. This time the dealer had all my info and the keys to the trade in, so once again we were handed the keys and told to have fun. This dealer even suggested which direction to go for different road surfaces. In the future I don't think I'd even consider a car if I had to bring a salesperson with me.

[@bobbyfanman1734]

I'm an old guy, so one of my favorite parts of the test drive is driving opposite the way they tell me to go. When they balk or suggest another route, I will tell them that I have lived in this community before they were a tear in their daddy's eye, so I think I can find my way around to test drive the car. I also enjoy, when dealing with a young salesperson, telling them that I was test driving and buying cars before they were born, so just sit back and enjoy the ride. Fun things like that.

[@tobiasfunke2011]

Back in my day there was this show we all watched called Dukes of Hazard. Now see that creek ahead of us with only half a bridge?

[@andylucas8262]

When buying used always make sure the check engine light works. People have been known to remove the bulb so you think that there are no problems.

[@melanie4now]

How would you do that?

[@bricsontos3504]

@@melanie4now start the car without turning over the engine, making all the lights turn on-you’ll ensure they all work

[@esperanzaavalos8586]

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[@Cazamigos]

@@bricsontos3504 thank u

[@jayjvy25]

@@bricsontos3504 what if it’s push start?

[@rangersmith4652]

A few hints I've used: Choose your own route, and make it one you drive regularly. Arrange to take an additional drive after dark. If the seller won't accommodate that, move on. Take a ride in the back seat. Finally, choose a day when it's pouring rain, especially if you think you might actually buy on that day. You want to see how the vehicle performs in bad conditions, and besides, dealer traffic is typically way down on a rainy day, and they need to get a sale.

[@sawood1031]

I always ask upfront about if an extended test is available. The most recent car i bought, the dealership let me do a 24hr test that let experience the car during the day, night, and when it was raining. It was so helpful and it was ine of the biggest reasons i bought that car.

[@Bob-pj1mm]

I also had this experience and - to me at least- was the reason I didn't buy that car.

[@silentj624]

Watching you channel the day before I go into buying a car because I've been searching for over three weeks now. I feel like I'm cramming for a test. LMAO

[@GoogleAccount00]

Loool same

[@yourjoshnme]

Went to test drive a truck and the “salesman” wanted me to drive on a road that didn’t go over 40 mph. Took it on the night way and I’m glad I did the truck had a shimmy at 50mph. Didn’t by that truck and I’ll never go to that dealer again!

[@IparanoiaZ]

Tire balance or flat spots.. nothing crazy could've fixed that pretty easily.

[@yourjoshnme]

@@IparanoiaZ the steering wheel was also not straight. The salesman got very pushy about me signing papers before a tech looked at it. Just didn’t want to get screwed by a shady dealer

[@IparanoiaZ]

@@yourjoshnme oh sounds like it might have been in an accident then. Probably frame damage or just a bad alignment.. thats too iffy to trust though i definitely agree with your decision to pass on that.

[@NickofPrestonia]

Another big thing I always check, and this only applies to used cars, is get up under the car and look at the frame and check for any rust. I've walked away from many used cars for rusted out frames.

[@revilsdr]

That’s excellent advice even on brand new cars people do not get under and look at the suspension or look at the rust on the under body and on the suspension components. Depending on where the car has been delivered from it can be ate up with rust underneath the vehicle and you not even know. I bought a brand new Honda and made the mistake of not getting up underneath it when I finally did it had tons of rust on the exhaust system and rotors.

[@colinflagg2283]

Did this cause further issues ?

[@kamX-rz4uy]

@@revilsdr Likely surface rust. Even if they are shiny when you take the car home they will soon show rust.

[@WolfCommander]

Honestly, the 'under the hood part' is really important. A lot of people in the Mazda3 community upon first purchase will ask if the "loud ticking sound is normal" - the answer is almost always yes, it's a higher compression engine than what people are used to because of the skyactiv.

[@americanking253]

I follow your instructions and found no car because i found issues with every used car..thanks for your video I end up buying new

[@918Mitchell]

I've had the check engine light come on twice during test drives, and a third went into limp mode. All 3 were at big dealerships that supposedly service vehicles before they go on the lot.

[@shaunkennedy174]

Eh we don’t extensively service them I’ll tell you that, Like the technicians may drive them for a few mins. Or you may just have a case of a lazy tech who will just be like “yep looks good”

[@NathanKull]

Yup... When I buy used cars I have my all module scan tool with me and I'm armed with enough knowledge to know what I'm looking for, I will know if someone has cleared codes or is hiding something. I tell them I'm going to hook it up during my test drive before I go, had one dealer tell me I could not use it, went elsewhere. There are a lot of games that can be played by dealers selling used cars, if you don't know what you are looking for a pre-purchase inspection is a must for these same reasons.

[@augoldminer]

two friends have found cars where the dealers have removed the bulb from the check engine light. in both cases they plugged in a obd2 tester after the test drive and found codes that should have tripped the check engine light. Needless to say they never went back and warned anyone about the dealer if you don't have a code reader, check by turning the key without starting the engine and the check engine light should come, then start the car and the light should go off.

[@shawnbremer2016]

Always get a pre-purchase inspection(PPI) at your local mechanic or dealership brand. Well worth the couple hundred bucks. You can find out the details and it helps with negotiating the best price. Most good dealerships will help you arrange this if you ask.

[@jayjaynella4539]

Make sure the mechanic puts it on a lift and let you have a look yourself. Also ask for maintenance records.

[@GoogleAccount00]

@@jayjaynella4539 uhhhh I’m a woman. What the heck should I be looking for? Lol

[@davidjames5727]

@@GoogleAccount00 Anything that does not look correct, examples, oil/fluids leaking from anywhere, torn/ripped/ bushings any loose disconnected parts

[@rasheemthebestfirstone3274]

@@GoogleAccount00watch videos on it

[@boydmerriman]

There is definitely differences in how you test drive and pre-check new and used cars. Expectations should be different too. That "new car smell" is long gone in older cars and you will find smells under the hood that may not necessarily be a problem today but a residual smell from old problems that are no longer an issue. So getting eyes closer on your engine is more important on used cars. Also look UNDER the car, that is, get on your back and slide under it as far as you can and get a visual and tactile (hand) inspection for rust. This is where a professional mechanic comes in to pre-inspect your car. Know the difference between surface rust, which can be found even on new cars (speaking of under carriage here) and hard rust where damage is obvious.

[@user-tq5up8nn3q]

Good and simple way to check if rust is just surface rust or deeper, get something hard like a wrench or even your fist could work, and tap around. If most of it sounds solid then you tap a section and it sounds hollow or weird then you know to investigate deeper

[@gearsofwar3xXx]

There's a local used car dealer here in town that will let people test drive a car for a reasonable amount of time (15-20 minutes) by themselves with no pressure (you do have to supply the info on your driver license.) They were doing this long before the pandemic, also.

[@sunnyselestino4812]

Im a single mom and I really really needed to figure out how to get into a safe car for me and my kid by myself without getting screwed. Thank you so much for your channel 🙏

[@RafaelHernandez-vt8fu]

Went to test drive a new Chrysler 300 S, salesperson came out with the keys handed it to me and said come back when your ready. I turned it on, wife walked it around, we drove on highway, neighborhood streets, opened all windows, sunroof, the whole 9. Jammed out, had a blast. Came back to the dealer like 30min later and he had already taken $3k off MSRP. We negotiated a little more and I ended up leaving with the car. Completely detailed it for me also, I love it and glad it was such a smooth process for me.

[@kamX-rz4uy]

It's a shame more dealers aren't like that. Reputable dealers selling good cars don't need to be pushy or hide stuff.

[@lucasceleste4743]

Gotta know the name of that great dealer 👀

[@coolrich59]

I disagree re bringing kids. I brought my two boys and pretended not to notice as they rampaged through the dealership - climbing on the hoods of cars, honking horns, etc. I think it really helped the negotiations as they anxious to get those kids out of there. 😂😂

[@shansyd7137]

😅😅😂

[@BDevi0us]

Facts 💯

[@jadelesidi]

😂😂😂

[@blockmasterscott]

I laughed out loud. 🤣🤣🤣👍

[@nathanielstevens7150]

2:26 he says BRING CHILD CAR SEATS -- 2:33 he EXPLICITLY states DONT BRING KIDS. Please pay attention 🤡

[@youngnurse9994]

Back in the day , certain car dealerships would let you take the car home for the weekend! I'm sure they don't do that anymore. Also , take a big piece of a cardboard box , to test drive the car at night . After the test drive , turn the car off then put the cardboard underneath the car to see if there are any leaks after about 10 minutes . Also take a flashlight after dark to look under the hood for any leaks .

[@k.b.tidwell]

They still do in smaller cities. The nearest city to me has about 15,000 people and I've always been able to keep a test car a couple days, unless the salesman was from a big city lol. Trust issues.

[@gaila.8830]

Totally agree with you 😄 I'm a very picky chooser when it comes to cars and there's no way I will not be let to test drive it where I want it and for a long time as well Cars are not cheap and are meant to be kept for a very long time when you purchase them (leasing is different) so better to be sure and comfortable and safe than be sorry! Thank you so much for your great tips 😄

[@Hornman120]

I have an interesting story that involved a test drive but I wasn’t in the car🤔 A new Honda rear-ended another new Honda. This occurred in front of my house. It became apparent that the car that caused the accident was on a test drive and the car that it hit had temporary registration FROM THE SAME DEALERSHIP! 😳

[@iloveowls90]

Yikes I feel bad for that Honda dealership! That’s more the drivers fault then the dealership

[@patrickkelly9721]

Salesman and I had fun when I bought my 4runner. I live extremely rural. We drove some residential streets, to some unpaved roads. Not as rural as where I live. Then down the highway to a wash. We offloaded up this dry wash about ½ hour. Got to use all the traction features. Bought it.

[@Tonythebootlicker]

I can confirm I did this at my Toyota dealership and they were not happy that I accelerated quickly 😂

[@darrellturtleneck9712]

This video was extremely helpful. I was about to buy blue shoes. Now I know better.

[@Pbadome1]

Best comment

[@supersymun]

Came here for this comment

[@vanessagreen9637]

The first thing I do before test driving is check the blind spots. Some cars (read Prius) are nothing but a giant blind spot. If I can’t see the cars around me, then there’s no point in driving the car. Yes there are blind spot sensors on newer cars, but if those sensors fail and you hit someone, the insurance company is not going to take the excuse that you relied on your blind spot sensors.

[@zachjonas6987]

Learn to set your 3 mirrors properly and you won't have blindspots at all😅

[@scratchace3957]

@@zachjonas6987 totally agree. No such thing as blind spots if you know how to set you mirrors.

[@14Ramjet]

@@scratchace3957 Totally agree, for the rear of the car that is. The front you have to contend with the A-pillar blind spot no matter waht.

[@rainbowsunshinekitty3953]

Mirrors! Yes!

[@TypicalGuy84]

I actually like to test drive multiple cars of the same model to compare them to each other. It's hard to know how nice a vehicle drives when it's newer than the one you currently own.

[@ronsteitz4535]

Dude,your wife is a good sport to put up with test drive antics.👍

[@AK.__]

Nice tips, extremely useful and important, specially for used car purchase. The car that I wanted, the dealer had to order from a factory, and usually they never have them on the lot. I did test drive, the used car older generation with different engine. Dealer simply said "your will be like this, but better" .... no disappointment.

[@kamX-rz4uy]

I've ordered a number of cars and they've always let me test drive after it arrived and before doing the paperwork. Only once did I buy a car without test driving it. It had just come off the truck the day before and hadn't been run through the shop yet. I did the paperwork while they prepared the car. It still had less than a mile on the odometer as I drove away. Everything turned out okay

[@bb_lz9790]

I was on a test drive once where the sales person tried to direct my route and wouldn't even consider changes. I had other ideas since I knew the area and wanted to try the vehicle on particular road surfaces. At one point, she got really nervous and unfastened her seatbelt like she was getting ready to bail out. I gave in and took her back to the dealership and never did business with them.

[@leecowell8165]

yep. you're spending BIG bucks on these things even more than your HOUSE that was purchased 30 years ago.

[@kamX-rz4uy]

Probably for safety reasons. If you have a particular route in mind let them know ahead of time.

[@556Keem]

You can’t take a car outside of where the car is insured, if you hit another car going outside of the insurance bubble they can lose their job, don’t be so inconsiderate I’m sure their test drive route is just enough for you to get a feel for the vehicle.

[@bb_lz9790]

@@556Keem The route I wanted was actually closer to the dealership than the salesperson's pre-planned, but also undisclosed route. I knew the roads I wanted were bumpier so I could feel how the car reacted to less-than-smooth driving surfaces.

[@bb_lz9790]

@@kamX-rz4uy Fair enough. That should go both ways though. In the future, if I'm going to be accompanied on a test drive, I'll discuss it before I ever hand over my license for them to copy (or scan or whatever they do these days). That written, I've had plenty of occasions, on vehicles of much greater value, Where they just toss me the keys, without even asking what my name is, and tell me to "bring it back when you're done and have fun!"

[@thewestphloe2472]

I been watching this chevy dude for awhile it all help in what he's saying thanks man wish you great success!!

[@oldschool6268]

So true especially the bumpy road slight pot hole, I test drove 3 ZL1's 2 of which were 1LE's The last 1LE broke my heart on a bumpy road, I had a headache that day, and the car took it from 50% to 100% headache. I purchased a ZL1 later on with all OEM 1LE parts added.

[@GrandmaChickens]

In the process of looking for a used vehicle and found your channel--LOVE IT! This is, by far, the funniest video I've seen so far, but is also very informative. Keep up the good work, and thanks!

[@anthonygorham5299]

I work at the dealer in the shop and I learned some stuff from you, I guess it isn’t my job but very very helpful tips I liked the safety comment about the cooling fan running for anyone with long hair/jewelry whilst doing a visual and noise under hood inspection. To me it’s a no brainer and common sense i won’t have anything dangling at any times, but if a lady for example had long hair and a necklace I wonder if I’d catch that, don’t really let customers stick there head under the hood of a running car in my bay.

[@andrewrexroth577]

Just bought a 2019 Traverse. One of the first things I like to do in any car I'm test driving is set the driver's seat to my comfort and then sit in the back seat. I'm 6'3" and have big family members and friends. If I'm comfortable sitting behind myself, my family will be also

[@TimeToBeKind]

Thank you for sharing. Yesterday I went to the Chevy dealership near me, wearing your shirt. I think I made a big mistake because the prices of the parts I needed, sounded like they skyrocketed for advertising you. Lol. I actually walked out empty handed, as everything I needed is special order anyway. It’s not their fault that I have a 1976 corvette that needs lots of parts. I’ll find what I need online, Chevy was ridiculous. Stainless brake lines. Weatherstripping kit. All hoses kit.

[@clerissonmesquita]

Thank you so much for your invaluable information, highly appreciate it, keep it up the outstanding job, have a great day.

[@steven9163]

I’ve also heard that it’s a good idea to bring a partner and, if the salesman comes along for the test drive, have your partner do all the talking so you can concentrate on the test drive. Salesman will be quick to talk to you to distract you, especially while pointing out all the good things about the car.

[@Onyok.Bentot]

Excellent Content and Advice!!! I’m glad that your video exists so I can easily share with family and friends who really need your test deriving advice. Thank you very much!

[@rosegarden1847]

Awesome training on test driving 🚗 Chevy Dude. Very helpful👏🏽👏🏽

[@MichaelLloydMobile]

Great content, presentation and video production!

[@joshuawidowski226]

The ease of access is very important. I watched my grandpa basically fall backwards into his car for years. He would literally squeeze through the doorway. Maybe not the right car for him

[@magellanmax]

😂

[@Renees]

Poor thing. A lot changes as we get older and I'm getting a car tomorrow That will allow me to ease into old age well.

[@alphadog3384]

Thank you for posting this video. Much appreciated.

[@bling1634]

Awesome video I like how in your vids you give good invoice and you show us to to do and look for

[@rayesboy3]

It’s too bad one can’t just bring Scotty Kilmer…. 😂

[@nighttimestalker]

He'd just say no to everything and tell you get get an old Corolla lol

[@rayesboy3]

@ICEE Jshine obviously. I was just being funny 😄

[@Theideaman]

He'd say no to EVERYTHING you like and tell you to only buy a 1995 Toyota Celica!

[@trashcan2064]

That dude is the worst!!

[@ascott215]

You wouldn't be able to see where you were going with his hands going all over the place!

[@zone4garlicfarm]

This is part of making sure it's easy to get in and out of the car. Wear your bulkiest winter boots even if test driving in July. This was more important when manual transmissions with three pedals were common than it is with automatic transmissions. It won't matter to most people but if you wear size 14 boots like I do you need to know if there's enough foot room.

[@leecowell8165]

wouldn't be a problem with my 2000 F350 with stick. plenty of room down there this truck ain't no toy. wore out the clutch pad though but because its a diesel the brake pad looks practically new even after 23 years.

[@Peponlikespeson3684]

Thanks for the tips I’ll remember this on my next purchase.

[@Tom_Sellicks_Mustache]

Hey Chevy dude, love all your work

[@Michelle-lg9mt]

I appreciate all your knowledge on what and what not to do! I'm getting all the info i can before Monday

[@jeffshultz3883]

I like when the salesperson hands you the keys and let's me have the car for test-drive by myself.

[@MiGGsixoye]

These are great tips. Last few times, I have been sent for a test drive on my own- it’s nice!

[@donniedarko4688]

appreciate you, gonna be buying soon

[@erniearruda8861]

One other thing is you should test it at NIGHT and see if those head light beam pattern is good for you to see.Even if it has the expensive led bulbs but the pattern is the most important part not the briteness. Some halogens do perform as good or even better then theLED with good beam pattern reflectors.

[@ElMachoNacho193]

But you wont be able to see the dings at night. Im guilty of getting screwed by buying at night in the rain once.

[@whuffer5103]

Also, preset all the presets in the radio, then shut the automobile off for a while. Reactivate auto again a bit later and ensure your entered presets have remained... Also check windows. And if it is still a keyed door handle, make sure the key still turns and unlocks it

[@brucebissell7626]

YOU DO REALLY GREAT SHOWS AND AWESOME INFO. THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO FOR ALL US TUBERS. 😇

[@ChrisTopher-vs9zz]

great video! i learned a LOT! thanks so much!

[@jb6712]

Good video. I needed this because I'm about to go buy a used-used car (meaning something more affordable than anything made in 2010 and upward), and I haven't tested a car in 17 years. Last two cars I had were brand new leased vehicles, so nothing at all wrong with them, and they were wonderful, both of them, but things have changed.....a lot.

[@GoogleAccount00]

2010??

[@cbillings6]

Haha, dealerships in my area wont even let me test drive a car unless I commit to buying the car and they run my credit first. One dealership wouldn't even let me sit in the car to see if I fit comfortably. When I asked if I could check out the vehicle to see how it compares to other vehicles I was told I can look at comparisons online.

[@joanwood9480]

Stay away!

[@JaeBTundra1]

Big red flag...go somewhere else

[@diddlozz6897]

Excellent job ! Thank you

[@atoenail1313]

Huge help! Thank you!

[@HR-wd6cw]

I usually do two test drives... one with a version of the vehicle I don't plan t obuy (maybe the wrong color) and then the vehicle I intend to drive, to make a comparison of sorts. And being that I test drove my last car during COVID, they let me take it out for a good 20-25 minute drive alone, which was good because I was able to do both some city and highway driving (Brief highway driving, like 5 minutes but that was enough for me), plus I was able to test it on a few back roads (roads I knew were crappy, because I wanted to see the suspension, braking, and sound levels in those conditions). Of course I did this in a version of the vehicle I didn't really end up buying, but did a similar, shorter, less aggressive test drive in the vehicle I ultimately bought (which was the same vehicle, just a slightly different trim level) because I had already experienced what I wanted to in the other car, but the dealership insisted I test drive the car I did buy first before signing the paper, which is actually a good move by a dealer, most wouldn't care. But they said they wanted to be sure I wanted the car. One thing to keep in mind about engine noise, is that you need to be familiar with noises. Some noises are actually normal (like little valve train noise is actually normal on most cars).. An examlple of "normal" noises is 2020 Camry has a self-cleaning mode, which sounds like a light ringing sound for about 2-3 seconds every few days, but I verified this to be common to all Camry's of the same generation, and it is in fact a self cleaning /adjusting operation it does periodically while the vehicle is idling at a light (since those cars use both direct injection and port injection, so this is used to combat the build-of of carbon from the direct injection, a common problem on other cars as they age but Toyota found a way to have DI and address the carbon build-up issue). Obviously things like kocking, ticking, or clunking, is a bad noise and if you hear that, then don't bother buying the vehicle.

[@XWDude]

So car #5 for me is the Subaru I'm waiting on, this was the first time I've been asked "do you know the area?" And handed keys to solo test drive. All others have wanted sales guy go ride. Best test drive ever.... I found fast roads by dealer and slow side streets for this reason to play with the car. Best one yet

[@nerychristian]

Sometimes if you take several people with you, the salesperson will just let you guys go by yourselves.

[@laurieshafer2266]

Excellent advice!

[@chimilitant]

Very informative video. Thanks.

[@MansaX]

I loved the Camaro so much that I was like "what blindspots"

[@shaggydayshorseshow9567]

In a 1988 test drive, with salesman in the passenger seat giving directions on where to drive, I scared him. But I felt a need to see how much turbo lag was present _and_ to see how much torque steer the car had under hard acceleration, then, to see how it felt when the antilock kicked in on hard braking. Turbo lag was about average for the time and torque steer was better (less) than I expected, very controllable. Bought it.

[@leecowell8165]

hey did you ever see that Jeff Gordon "test drive"? absolutely hilarious!!! tell you what the dealer had it all set up... hidden cameras, the works. They took this portly salesman out with a disguised Gordon and that guy almost DIED! I bet he felt like kissing the ground when he first got back. The road was wet as well which made it even scarier but we ARE talking Jeff Gordon here.

[@dickspits8819]

I would also add checking out the body lines bolts and spot welds especially on a used car (in & between all doors trunk & hood)

[@terry_willis]

He left out the most important part: Have your mechanic check the car too. You're NOT a mechanic and can/will miss things that will cost $$$$$$ later.

[@comlbbeau]

A good friend of mine bought a Chevy Monte Carlo back in the '80s. It looked great, sounded great, and he loved driving it. One minor problem - when he put his small children in the back seats, they threw up incessantly due to the rear windows being too high for them to see out of. Bet that isn't on your checklist!

[@joanwood9480]

So many new cars have itty tiny windows. I need/want big windows because I get car sick too

[@TheIncredibleHoosier]

I hate when salesmen go with me on test drives.

[@trumax33]

If you were selling your car yourself, would you allow a stranger to test drive it by themselves?

[@johncoll4456]

Well done. Very thorough...and entertaining.

[@Paul-cx4gm]

Excellent advice and some of it works even on something brand new.

[@slowninja14]

I won't test drive a car with the salesman. I always tell them that the wife and I are going by ourselves. If they object, we will just move on to the next dealership. There are a TON of dealerships around here, some good, some bad.

[@timkline162]

I tested a Jeep Cherokee and banged my knee hard getting in, and the whole thing felt cramped to me. I ended up buying the smaller Compass, because the drivers seat was more roomier and comfy.

[@slmunney7760]

Great video - practical and useful information presented well.

[@mydearvalerie]

Great info! Thanks.

[@Killdeer25]

I'm actually looking to get into my first GM product here pretty soon, time to brush up on some of this stuff. These are all fantastic ideas

[@pooh4519]

That is your first mistake.

[@Mike-vd2qt]

yeah, I bought a new Chevy Colorado in 2015, the transmission was junk. Two years later GM changed the engine and transmission. Buy a boring Toyota if you don't want problems.

[@derek17005]

7:39, listen carefully as he closes the door...

[@brendank4927]

Don't bro, problem after problem with mine :/

[@shaunkennedy174]

ehhhhhhh just simply don’t. That’s all I got to say. Look for a good Tacoma or Tundra if you want a truck or just any Toyota

[@LookOutside...]

I never thought about getting into the car when doing a test drive. Thanks for the tips.

[@jccook5353]

My mechanic buddy uses those christmas lights that dangle and places them all over inside the engine. He moves them deep into the cracks and crevices of the engine, then turns them on. You can see everything with them all over inside the engine. Especially leaks. Very helpful when wrenching on an unfamiliar vehicle to find that hidden bolt.

[@maxpower6658]

Awesome man. These are the best tips for looking for a vehicle.

[@matthewa8264]

Hey it was nice meeting you yesterday at the dealership I will be back in to pick up the truck in a couple of years 🤞👍

[@ChevyDude]

Thanks for coming

[@privilegedwhitemale306]

I like your hats. Thanks for sticking up for whats right.

[@zeusdetro8173]

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[@matthewa8264]

@@privilegedwhitemale306 Somebody has to in this world where people don't like there rights or don't want you to have things that is your god given right. All ways stand up for what is right 🇺🇲🦅🇺🇲🇺🇸👍

[@redthunderfox]

@@matthewa8264 Iike your hat too

[@bige9830]

Yes and you want to make sure that motor doesn't have any timing chain noise!

[@barrysmith1654]

Very few engines use a chain , most have timing belts

[@bige9830]

@@barrysmith1654 20 years ago that statement would be true.

[@cube1us]

Another thing we found out this year is check how the seatbelts fit. Where do they cross your shoulder. With the seat in the position that you like you want to use it, for both you and your common passengers.

[@richardjones8699]

Great watch. Hi from Manchester, Great Britain 👍

[@fuckpoliticalcorrectness9849]

Actually the most important thing to do when test driving a car is put duck tape over the salesman mouth because most of them just speak nonsense in order to reel you in

[@deshrek9376]

Test drove a 2020 Silverado in November 2019. Salesman wouldn't stop talking about how smooth it was and how it rides like a Cadillac on the highway. After some twists and turns and semi-paved roads, it was highway time. As soon as we got over 50, the whole ass end started shaking. Got back to the dealership, got in my car and left. Salesman tried saying it was because the weather is so cold and the tires were sitting for so long. This is Mississippi where it's still 65-70 degrees in early November. I hate to think that he's used that line in the past, and it's unfortunately probably worked...

[@MormonMustang_]

Test drive an F150, you'll never get in a GM again. I used to be Chevy through and through.

[@deshrek9376]

@@MormonMustang_ I took an F150 on a test drive too. It was the 5.0 and was absolutely amazing. Had almost every option, was the perfect color and 4x4, but just didn't feel right. Didn't get that warm and fuzzy. It's like trying on new shoes. try on a few pairs and then you get to that one pair that makes you "ahhh, now that's the spot". I didn't get that feeling with the F150. I went back about 2 weeks later and still nothing. I've always been a Mopar guy and wanted to branch out, but still ended up in a Ram. Glad I did, but maybe I'll try again in a few years 😂

[@MormonMustang_]

@@deshrek9376 That's what I'm in now ( 2020 5.0 Super Crew 4x4 with all the bells & Whistles). Ram is an excellent truck, I'd be in one if I wasn't in mine. Exactly right, about the warm and Fuzzies. That's what happened to me. I was test driving a Ranger when they came out ( What a total POS btw). I test drove the loaded F150 supercrew 5.0 for grins and giggles before I left. By the time I pulled on to the highway, I knew I was getting it.

[@squxshyy]

i was going to get a lil miata for 7k out the door. I got there early and the salesman was not there, some guy at the desk was and he offered me test drive it by myself. That was a mistake he made. I drove it like I stole it down a back roads. I pulled over and popped the hood. It was all rusted underneath and in the engine bay. I took it straight back and walked away.

[@loyalitywarrior6970]

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