Do You Still Insist on a Test Drive when Buying a used Car in Leicester?
Research from the United States suggests that more and more car buyers are choosing not to take advantage of a test drive before buying a used car. The negative experience of hard-sell tactics whilst in the driving seat has led many motorists to avoid the intense, and sometimes uncomfortable, situation altogether.
While the test drive is a prime opportunity for the salesperson to close the sale, buyers shouldn’t view it in this way, but rather as a way to check that the vehicle is in good working order and that they are completely comfortable behind the wheel. It should be considered a crucial part of the car buying process.
In addition, with an increasing number of online car marketplaces available, more and more vehicles are now being bought online. With online vehicle purchases it is all too easy to avoid the opportunity to take a test drive before purchasing. Whilst a few years ago, it would have been unthinkable to buy a car without test driving it first, with the wealth of information that is now available to buyers on the internet, many now believe that the test drive is unnecessary.
A test drive is particularly important when buying a second hand car. While new cars are usually covered by a manufacturer’s warranty, it’s not always the case when buying used cars.Leicester used car dealers, and dealerships across the UK, should always offer the option of a test drive. It is only when one drives a used car that it is possible to tell whether the car runs well, the gears change smoothly and the handling is to the driver’s requirements. So, while it may increase the amount of time spent choosing a vehicle, and there may be the uncomfortable ‘hard-sell’ from the dealer, only when a car is test driven can a buyer truly know that the car is right for them.
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