Your test-drive checklist

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Your five-part test-drive checklist

A check means you completed an observation. It does not certify the vehicle’s condition.

Vehicle / year / trim: ____________________ Date: __________
My three priorities: ______________________________________

FitDriving position, controls, passenger space and my everyday cargo checked.

DriveOrdinary acceleration, slowing, ride and noise observed on a representative route.

ManeuverVisibility, parking and getting in and out checked in a suitable place.

InvestigateObservations recorded; VIN recall check completed; independent inspection arranged if used.

CompareExact specification confirmed; open questions and any promises recorded.

0 of 5 observations completed. Checks reset when this page is reloaded.

What worked: ___________________________________________

What needs an answer: __________________________________

Next action / person responsible: _________________________

For U.S. used-car purchases, see the FTC buying guidance and check the VIN at NHTSA recalls.