Our dedicated team at Riverhead Bay Volkswagen wants to make every step of the automotive journey enjoyable and worthwhile for our customers around Long Island. One step that we want to ensure you get the most out of is the test drive. Test driving a vehicle before you purchase or lease it is crucial in helping you decide if it's the model for you. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of a test drive at our dealership.
Test driving a vehicle gives you a chance to look over the model you're about to purchase or lease before pulling the trigger. Investing in a car isn't cheap, so you must get a feel for your future investment to avoid regret once you start driving it more. By skipping the test drive, you're gambling on the vehicle being what you need, only to find out whether or not it is after you've put money forth.
While automotive reviews are critical, you should avoid taking one person's opinion as absolute factual evidence of the vehicle's characteristics. For instance, an expert reviewer may say the ride is comfortable and smooth, but it may be too soft of a ride for your liking when you test drive. Additionally, look at the small details that often get overlooked in reviews, like trying the tech features in the cabin.
Another tip to consider is to drive the vehicle like you already own it. So, instead of slamming on the brakes or putting the gas pedal to the floor, act like you're driving to work or running errands. This "real-life" test will give you a much more accurate idea of the vehicle's performance and capabilities rather than pushing it to its limits right away.
We hope these tips give you confidence going into your next test drive. Start by looking over our incredible inventory, and then come to Riverhead Bay Volkswagen to test drive the model that stands out to you the most.
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