{"id":24,"date":"2019-07-17T13:16:22","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T13:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/carizmalubbock\/?p=24"},"modified":"2024-02-25T21:56:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-25T21:56:23","slug":"what-to-look-for-when-you-test-drive-a-used-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carizmalubbock.com\/blog\/what-to-look-for-when-you-test-drive-a-used-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"What to look for when you test drive a used vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you\u2019re on the hunt for a pre-owned car, truck or SUV, it can often feel like you\u2019re venturing into the unknown \u2013 there are many variables that can make a promising model lose its value once you sign off, so it\u2019s always best to come prepared. Today, Carizma Motors wants to show you what to look for when you test drive a used vehicle<\/a>; knowledge is power, especially when it comes to investing in a new ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Outward Appearance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can often tell a vehicle\u2019s history just by the way it looks \u2013 if there are visible dents, cracked lights or an appearance that suggests wear and tear, tread carefully. Keep in mind, however, that cosmetics aren\u2019t everything, and vehicles can often be priced cheaper than their market value just by how it looks to the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interior Amenities and Climate Conditioning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a personal preference, but there\u2019s no reason to crush on a model that doesn\u2019t house what you need inside. On our Carizma Motors lot, we have plenty of vehicles that offer leather seating, Bluetooth connectivity, automatic climate control and much more \u2013 the first step to enjoying your ride is making sure that you\u2019re comfortable as soon as you step foot inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Handling and Power<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you get behind the wheel, take careful notes on how well your model handles when taking turns \u2013 if possible, try it out on the highway and see that it can hold up to your standards. As vehicles move further into their lifespan, suspensions and engines are bound to deteriorate in power and structural integrity. So, make sure your desired ride is smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get a CarFax Report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We can\u2019t stress this enough \u2013 a CarFax report is the best way to go to get a sense of your car\u2019s true value and history. It\u2019ll show you service reports, any recorded accidents, and full ownership records, so you know exactly what you\u2019re getting into. We don\u2019t want to use the word \u201cexpose,\u201d but a full Vehicle History Report (which you can get for free with us) is your best option to learn all there is to know about the car of your dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Click here to learn more about our used pickup inventory!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Test drive a used model at Carizma Motors in Lubbock TX<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now that we\u2019ve covered everything, we invite you to stop by our Carizma Motors of Lubbock lot whenever you get the chance \u2013 we\u2019d love to show you our current pre-owned selection<\/a> and get you behind the wheel of a model that you\u2019ll adore for years to come!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re on the hunt for a pre-owned car, truck or SUV, it can often feel like you\u2019re venturing into the unknown \u2013 there are many variables that can make a promising model lose its value once you sign off, so it\u2019s always best to come prepared. Today, Carizma Motors wants to show you what […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2511,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[5],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n