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Auto Shopper 101: Test Drive Checklist

Do more than kick the tires


» Page 1: Before You Drive
» Page 2: Pop the Hood
» Page 3: Luggage in the Trunk
» Page 4: What's on the Inside Counts Most
» Page 5: Pedal to the Metal
» Page 6: Safety Systems & Braking
» Page 7: Steering and Handling
» Page 8: Ride Comfort
» Page 9: Noise Levels
» Page 10: Overall Driveability and Comfort

 

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What's on the Inside Counts Most
Does the interior make you feel like a chump…or a champ?

  • Would your Mom like the interior?
  • How much colored plastic can you tolerate?
  • Interior (cloth, leather, vinyl)? ______________
  • Fabric color?_________
  • Other interior colors?_________
  • Does the color scheme appeal to you? (Interior and exterior color match.)
  • Does the vehicle fit your needs for "roominess?" (Leg and head room front and rear?)
  • Is the back seat a joke, can someone larger than a 5 year-old sit back there?
  • Seat fit and functionality?
  • Seats adjustment range? Workability of adjustments? (Headrests, armrests, seatbelts.)
  • Do you feel comfortable sitting in the vehicle?
  • How many wrestlers will the vehicle hold? ________



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