With so much information available on the internet today, many used car buyers are able to get almost all the knowledge they need on a car purchase. But there is still one important part of the car buying experience that has to be done in person – the test drive.

The test drive is one of the most important steps in buying a used car. No matter how good the car looks on the outside, if it drives poorly or has horrible noise coming from the engine, it’s probably not going to make a good purchase.

According to U.S. News & World Report, before stepping into the used car to go for a spin, buyers should take a look around the car to look for any signs of damage or other problems.

Once in the car, the magazine suggests driving in a normal fashion, but advises to be conscious of any noises that might be a sign of trouble. It also says to look for factors that might come into play later like passenger space, visibility and the checking to make sure the controls work.

Having a third party mechanic look at the vehicle is also a suggestion made by many experts before buying a used car. If the owner or dealer won’t allow you to drive the car or have it inspected it might be the sign of underlying problems with the vehicle.

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