How to Test Drive a Car | Tips & Advice on How to Buy and Test a Car

Each year, millions of Americans decide to switch up

what's in their driveway.

But how do they know where to start,

and what's the best way to conduct a test drive to make

the right decision?

In this video, we'll provide tips and advice

for a proper test drive--

no engineering degree required.

Hi, I'm Yomary from Edmonds.

Each year, we painstakingly test and review hundreds

of cars, trucks, and SUVs while CarMax experts buy, sell,

and appraise thousands and thousands.

We are combining our car testing knowledge

with their experience to help you make the right choice

for your next car.

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drive process, click the link in the description below.

OK, I have great news about the first part.

You're already doing it.

Of course, the first part is research.

Information is definitely your friend, so read, read, read.

From there, think about what you need this vehicle for,

and what you plan to do.

A car purchase is not a small thing.

Make a list of body styles that will work for you

and narrow it down to the models you like.

A car is going to be a daily part of your life for years

to come, so be sure you're clear on what's important to you.

Make a checklist and compare it against each model

you're looking at.

Once you've narrowed it down to the models and trims

that you're interested in, look around

to see where they're available.

For the purposes of this video, we

selected a sedan and a pickup as examples of vehicle types

that people commonly shop for.

Your time is precious, so here's a pro tip-- most dealerships