If you’re in the market for a new vehicle, you understand how frustrating finding a new vehicle can be. However, when you’ve finally narrowed down your choice, you get to do the fun part…test drive those vehicles! Test drives are really important to help you decide which vehicle is right for you! However, test drives can be overwhelming! With so many new features to try and lots of information being thrown at you, it’s easy to forget to ask questions or even pay attention to important details like how do you feel in the vehicle, how does it drive, and how will your passengers feel. But don’t sweat it! This week, we have a checklist of important tips and tricks to help you remember what you should be looking for during your test drive! So take a minute to peek below, and even print out the checklist and bring it with you when you stop in to test drive! 

Come Prepared

• Make sure you’ve done your research and know exactly what you’re looking for 
• To prepare make sure you can answer these questions…
  • What kind of space do you need?
  • Do you feel like you have enough room?
  • What kind of budget do you have?
• Once you’ve answered those questions, it’s time to find 2 or 3 vehicles that fit the criteria you’re looking for. 
• Once you have done that be sure to schedule test drives for those vehicles 

How Do You Feel About The Vehicle?

• First impressions can have a big impact on your decision making. Don’t just focus on the fun features the vehicle has, be sure to pay attention to how you feel inside the vehicle. 
• A few things to ask yourself during your test should be…
  • Can you see yourself driving this vehicle daily?
  • Do you feel like you have enough room?
  • Is it easy to get in and out of?
  • Do you like the placement of the controls?
  • Is it what you expected?

Take Your Test Drive In Familiar Territory 

• If the dealership is local this should be easy, if not, take it on the highway and down back roads/ neighborhood or area that is similar to your area. 
• Make sure to test it both busy and light traffic, and be sure to park the car to see how different it is from your old vehicle. 

Test ALL Of The Features

• You might think you need the backup camera or other fun available features, but they won’t be worth it if you don’t know how to use them. Don’t be afraid to ask your sales consultant to show you how to use them and be sure to try them out on the road!

Take A Seat In Every Seat

• Even if you’ll be spending most of your time in the driver’s seat, it’s important to try out the vehicle from every perspective…you wouldn’t want your passengers to be uncomfortable, right?
• Sit in the passenger seat, the back seat, fold down the second row, pop the trunk, look under the hood. Explore every different way the vehicle might be used to make sure that it will work for you and your needs.

Now you’ve got the keys to a successful test drive, so the time to schedule your Nissan test drive is here! Browse our available inventory and specials to find the vehicle that works best for your lifestyle. Once you’ve done that, schedule a test drive, stop in,  or contact us today for more information!