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Top tips for test driving a car

You’ve found a car and want to get behind the wheel and check it out. Here’s our top tips for a successful test drive.

Test a few

Plan a route in advance.
Don’t rush the drive – you need at least 25/30 minutes for an accurate assessment.
Drive on a variety of roads.
Try various directions – see how the car reverses, as well as driving forwards.
Check the driver visibility.
Give parking a go – if it’s going to be a nightmare to park, you’ll soon regret ownership.

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