| Many industry experts and companies are saying that | | | | used car. If you are buying a used car ensure the |
| now is the time to buy a new car as there are some | | | | owner has the necessary V5 vehicle registration as |
| great deals available. When the time comes to | | | | you will not be able to tax the car without it. |
| purchasing a new car there will be many different | | | | When taking a car out for a test drive, try and drive |
| things to consider on both the financial and comfort | | | | on a variety of road types to test out the |
| sides. One thing to note is that test driving a car will | | | | suspension and tyres. This will give you a good |
| give you a good indication of how much the car fits | | | | indication as to the state of the car and how well |
| your requirements. | | | | maintained it is (if it’s a second-hand car). If you |
| There are potential problems to look out for when | | | | have children then take them with you to make sure |
| taking the car for a test drive. The first is to check | | | | they have enough space at the back and that it is |
| the engine before pulling away. During the test drive | | | | comfortable. |
| make sure there is no smoke coming from the | | | | Check the boot for sufficient space, is there enough |
| bonnet and that there is no excessive rattling or | | | | room for luggage and shopping bags, this will be more |
| other noises coming from the suspension. | | | | applicable to some than others but is always worth |
| The steering should be responsive with no vibration | | | | checking. Ensure that you all instruments in the car |
| being felt. Make a point to test out the brakes, the | | | | are in full working order and that you can read them |
| car should respond well to your pressing the brakes | | | | perfectly. |
| with the car remaining in a straight line with minimal | | | | Other thing to look out for is to make sure you can |
| noise. The clutch and gears need checking as well, | | | | adjust the seat and steering wheel to suit your |
| ensure you can go through all gears without too | | | | driving style. You are about to make a significant |
| much hassle. | | | | investment so if you need to ask questions then ask |
| When buying a car you need to ensure you carry | | | | them and make sure you are hundred percent |
| out as many tests as possible especially buying a | | | | satisfied before issuing payment. |