Best Tips for Test Driving a Car

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Best Tips for Test Driving a Car


Find Your New Subaru at Villages Subaru in Leesburg, FL

There’s an excellent chance you’ll find your next Subaru at Villages Subaru in Leesburg, FL, near Tavaras and Clermont. Choose from our large selection of over 110 brand new Subaru models like the 7-passenger 2024 Subaru Ascent in a variety of trim levels.

Our Certified Pre-Owned Subaru models will cost you less and offer peace of mind with factory-backed 7-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain coverage. You’ll also get a CARFAX® Vehicle History Report, 24/7 roadside assistance, a $500 Owner Loyalty Coupon, and a 3-Month SiriusXM Trial Subscription.

How To Test Drive a Car

At some dealerships, the sales associates act like taking you for a test drive is an imposition. Not at Villages Subaru. We encourage our shoppers to test drive as many Subaru models as necessary to find the one that suits them best.

Statistics show that when buying a new car, most shoppers test drive only one vehicle. We think that if you really want to find the car that’s right for you, you need to test drive several. You spend too much money on a car to wind up with a vehicle that doesn’t feel right or fit your needs.

Tips for Test Driving a Car

The first thing to focus on in a test drive is ensuring the vehicle is comfortable for you. From your entry and exit into and out of the vehicle to the climate control system to the placement of the cup holders, you want to feel good while you’re driving.

Once you get in, adjust the seat to your preferred driving position, check out the steering wheel controls, and make sure the touchscreen offers easy viewing for your navigation system and infotainment needs.

Once you’re on the road, be aware of things like road noise, blind spots, steering feel, brake feel, and which driver assist features are available. Be sure to drive the vehicle on city streets and the highway. You’ll also want to parallel and perpendicular park the car and pull out from both positions.

If you’re buying a family vehicle or commuter vehicle, bring along some passengers to check out the rear seats, the rear windows, and rear entertainment systems (if applicable.)

Let Us Put You in the Driver’s Seat of a New Subaru

Schedule an appointment or stop by Villages Subaru in Leesburg, FL and we’ll be happy to get you behind the steering wheel to test drive your favorite Subaru models. All you’ll need is a valid driver’s license and the desire to drive a fun and adventurous new Subaru.