Should you test drive a car before buying?
If you are thinking about buying your first car or a new car, you should test drive several vehicles before making a decision. Test driving works to the advantage of both the customer and the dealership. You will be able to get a first hand experience operating the car.
Do car salesmen get to drive cars home?
Most dealerships have a few loaner and test drive cars. Sometimes they are not needed overnight so people can take them home.
What is a 48 hour test drive?
48-hour test drive benefits: Get to know the vehicle on familiar roads, usual everyday routes and different driving conditions, whether it be at night or in wet conditions. Discover all of the vehicle’s features and capabilities at your own leisure, and understand how they can benefit you in real-life situations.
Is it more expensive to get your car serviced at a dealership?
It’s no secret to anyone who manages a dealership service department that consumers believe it is the most expensive place to get their vehicle serviced. That’s one reason why far too many customers stop visiting the dealership service drive once their warranty expires.
Do you take your car in for service at the dealer?
If you’ve ever felt you got a raw deal taking your car in for service at the dealer, our anonymous service manager says that may well be true. But he also cites a number of reasons to take your car to the dealer for work anyway—and tells how not to get the short end of the stick when you do.
Why don’t more dealerships offer service drives?
That’s one reason why far too many customers stop visiting the dealership service drive once their warranty expires. Dealerships that in the past have balked at putting pricing online or marketing based on price because of a fear of being comparison-shopped against lower-cost independents must meet this consumer concern head-on.
What’s the difference between the manual and the dealer recommended service?
See, the manual was written by the company that built your car. It is the most accurate description of how to care for it. But when people go to the dealership for routine maintenance, the service advisor pushes the “dealer recommended service” on them.