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5 Tips For Test Driving Used Cars For Sale

 

If you are searching for a used car for sale, it is crucial to understand that the most critical step in the car buying process is the test drive. You typically wouldn’t buy shoes or clothes without trying something on first, so why would you make an even bigger decision, like purchasing a vehicle, without trying it first? Test driving a car is one of the best ways to determine whether or not a vehicle is right for you. Even if a car looks good online or on paper, that doesn’t always mean that it will handle comfortably for you. Despite this being one of the most important steps when buying a car, you may not know the correct way to get the most out of a test drive. If this is the case, USA-1’s car dealership in Elkhart, IN, wants to provide you with a list describing five tips to have the best test-driving experience. Please take a look below for some helpful information about test drives.

 

1. Research Beforehand And Make A List

Before you decide to schedule a test drive with USA-1’s car dealership in Elkhart, IN, or anywhere else, it is essential that you first do some research. In this case, the research consists of deducing exactly which vehicles most interest you, based on your budget and specifications. Your lifestyle will be one of the most important factors when deciding your vehicle choices. For example, if you have a large family that you need to transport, you may want to consider used SUVs for sale near you. Someone else may have something they need to tow. They would likely refine their vehicle choices down to used trucks for sale in this situation. No matter the circumstances, once you’ve found the vehicles that interest you, you should compile a list. With this list, you will be able to find a dealership that caters explicitly to your needs, and you will spend time on the used cars for sale that most interest you during the test drive.

 

2. Physically Inspect The Vehicle Before Leaving The Lot

When you visit USA-1 to view our Elkhart used cars, there are some things you should initially do before leaving the lot for a test drive. A pre-drive inspection is crucial for determining any issues with a used car for sale before you drive it. To do this inspection, you should ensure that you evaluate the car’s exterior for damage, check the interior upholstery, and make sure that all traffic signals, including the horn, are functioning correctly. You can also check the vehicle’s features, such as the windshield wipers and the backup camera if it has one.   

 

3. Drive On Multiple Road Types

Once you begin a test drive at our car dealership in Elkhart, IN, the staff should know the roads well, and they should advise you where you can find different road types. When conducting a test drive, it is vital that you drive a car on different road types. Doing so will help to determine how the vehicle feels and handles in specific situations. If you go through a neighborhood, you may see some speed bumps, which will give you a feel for a vehicle’s suspension. Driving on a highway will provide you with a solid understanding of the specific car’s acceleration, braking, steering, and blind spots. You should also turn the radio down to listen for any cabin noise or odd engine noises. 

 

4. Ensure Everything Is Functioning Properly, Including Additional Features

During your drive, you will want to make sure that everything within the vehicle functions optimally. This means that you should also check any additional driving features, such as lane departure warnings and other safety features. If anything is wrong with these features, it is essential that you let the dealership know. 

 

5. Take Notes And Compare

Whether you’re test-driving cars for sale near Elkhart, Indiana, or anywhere else, it is important that you take notes after each test drive. With these notes, you will be able to compare and contrast each model, finding the most suitable option for you.


 

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Exterior: 
Black
Interior: 
Ebony 
Mileage:
38,386
Engine:
8cyl, 5.0L, 460.0hp
Model #: 
P8C
VIN:
1FA6P8CF5L5129661
Stock #:
129661
Internet Price:  
$29,900
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Interior: 
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78,898
Engine:
4cyl, 2.5L, 175.0hp
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P0H
VIN:
3FA6P0H73JR174496
Stock #:
174496
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$12,900
Exterior: 
White
Mileage:
32,805
Engine:
8cyl, 5.0L, 435.0hp
Cab Type: 
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P8F
VIN:
1FATP8FF9H5318142
Stock #:
318142
Internet Price:  
$29,900
Exterior: 
Blue
Interior: 
Black 
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40,971
Engine:
6cyl, 3.6L, 292.0hp
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2C3CDXBG6LH101231
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101231
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$24,900
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Brown
Interior: 
Jet Black 
Mileage:
49,873
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4cyl, 2.5L, 197.0hp
Model #: 
1GY69
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2G11Z5SA8K9152073
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152073
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$19,900
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Exterior: 
Silver
Interior: 
Charcoal Black Leather
Mileage:
42,574
Engine:
6cyl, 3.5L, 288.0hp
Model #: 
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$19,900
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Exterior: 
Black
Interior: 
Jet Black 
Mileage:
46,993
Engine:
4cyl, 1.5L, 160.0hp
Model #: 
1ZC69
VIN:
1G1ZC5ST3LF107167
Stock #:
107167
Internet Price:  
$18,900
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Exterior: 
Gray
Interior: 
Jet Black with Jet Black Accen Leather
Mileage:
11,483
Engine:
4cyl, 2.0L, 265.0hp
Model #: 
6AH69
VIN:
1G6AX5SX0K0135993
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135993
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$26,900
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Red
Interior: 
Dark Ceramic 
Mileage:
24,037
Engine:
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Model #: 
P8C
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1FA6P8CF0L5188486
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Internet Price:  
$29,900
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Red
Interior: 
Jet Black 
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71,097
Engine:
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Model #: 
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$19,900
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Exterior: 
Black
Interior: 
Black 
Mileage:
31,259
Engine:
6cyl, 3.6L, 305.0hp
Model #: 
LADH22
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2C3CDZAG9KH723446
Stock #:
723446
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$24,900
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Exterior: 
Black
Interior: 
Charcoal 
Mileage:
47,742
Engine:
4cyl, 1.8L, 124.0hp
Model #: 
12619
VIN:
3N1AB7AP7KY377360
Stock #:
377360
Internet Price:  
$15,900
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Exterior: 
Black
Interior: 
Jet Black 
Mileage:
29,311
Engine:
6cyl, 3.6L, 335.0hp
Cab Type: 
2dr Car
Model #: 
1AG67
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1G1FB3DS5J0143845
Stock #:
143845
Internet Price:  
$29,900
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Exterior: 
Black
Interior: 
Jet Black 
Mileage:
46,291
Engine:
6cyl, 3.6L, 335.0hp
Model #: 
1AG37
VIN:
1G1FB1RS4K0112908
Stock #:
112908
Internet Price:  
$29,900
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Exterior: 
White
Interior: 
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Mileage:
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Engine:
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Model #: 
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2C3CDZAG6KH566765
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566765
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$24,900
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Exterior: 
Black
Interior: 
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Mileage:
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Engine:
4cyl, 1.8L, 124.0hp
Model #: 
12319
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Silver
Interior: 
Black 
Mileage:
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Engine:
4cyl, 2.5L, 203.0hp
Model #: 
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Stock #:
305804
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$24,900
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Blue
Interior: 
Black 
Mileage:
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Engine:
4cyl, 2.4L, 185.0hp
Model #: 
53222
VIN:
5XXGT4L32KG362805
Stock #:
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Internet Price:  
$19,900
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Used, 2013 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ, Blue, 299574-1
Exterior: 
Blue
Mileage:
110,758
Engine:
4cyl, 1.4L, 138.0hp
Model #: 
1PW69
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Stock #:
299574
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Blue
Interior: 
Gray 
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48,438
Engine:
4cyl, 2.0L, 147.0hp
Model #: 
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Stock #:
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$17,900
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Black
Interior: 
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30,227
Engine:
4cyl, 2.4L, 185.0hp
Model #: 
53222
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Stock #:
350207
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$18,900
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Gray
Interior: 
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Interior: 
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Engine:
4cyl, 2.4L, 185.0hp
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Black
Interior: 
Ebony Leather
Mileage:
40,689
Engine:
4cyl, 2.3L, 310.0hp
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P8T
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Stock #:
474917
Internet Price:  
$19,900
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Exterior: 
Gray
Interior: 
Black 
Mileage:
45,971
Engine:
6cyl, 3.6L, 292.0hp
Model #: 
LDDM48
VIN:
2C3CDXBG9KH553592
Stock #:
553592
Internet Price:  
$24,900
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