Question on test driving new cars...

**7391N** · March 15th, 2004 08:57 PM

This is a common suggestion every time somebody recommends a certain vehicle. But I haven't done this because I bought my car second hand.

Pardon my ignorance but ... does the dealer allow a new car to be test-driven? Or do they have a "tester" car that they allow prospective buyers to drive? Are they really eager for people to test drive their products? And where do people usually drive the car around?

Thanks for the enlightenment. :D

**Ungas** · March 15th, 2004 09:08 PM

Some showrooms do have sample units available for test driving purposes. You do have to submit a xerox copy of your license to the dealership. Wait for approval then the sales agent will accompany you to the said model. They will alow you to feel the vehicle from driver's perspective. They will allow you to drive within the dealership block.

Though, some high end vehicles sometimes require you to post a cash bond of 5,000-10,000 just to test their vehicle. Which is deductible when you decide to purchase the vehicle.

**7391N** · March 15th, 2004 09:25 PM

Originally posted by Ungas
Some showrooms do have sample units available for test driving purposes. You do have to submit a xerox copy of your license to the dealership. Wait for approval then the sales agent will accompany you to the said model. They will alow you to feel the vehicle from driver's perspective. They will allow you to drive within the dealership block.

Though, some high end vehicles sometimes require you to post a cash bond of 5,000-10,000 just to test their vehicle. Which is deductible when you decide to purchase the vehicle.

Thanks sir Ungas. I didn't realize there were certain procedures to follow. I was thinking more like ..

Client: " Pwedeng pa-test drive ng bagong model nyo ng Expedition?"
Dealer: "Oo ba. Pili ka dyan ng gusto mo."
Client: "Pwede itong itim?"
Dealer: " O sige. Tara na!"

hehehe :D

About the cash bond... what if you decide not to buy this high end vehicle? Will you still get your 5k-10k back?

**Ungas** · March 15th, 2004 09:54 PM

Yes, I think the cash bond will be returned if in any case the buyer decides not to push thru with the sales. But then again, the sales agent will talk you thru cash rebates, discounts, freebees and other stuffs.

If you happen to deal with a good sales representative, you will be lucky to leave the premises with all smiles and await your next new car. Or rather go-to agent (who doesn't know a thing that he/she is selling) will leave you with a smirked face leaving their premises.

**Sheep** · March 15th, 2004 10:53 PM

sometimes may mga dealer din na ready na ang test unit di na kailangan mag bigay ng license....
i dunno or baka mabait lang ang ahente na nag asikaso sa amin that time....

toyota otis po yun
way back yr2000
then naulit po ito nung 2001
wala rin procedures pag punta tinanong lang kung may text unit na available ...

hth

**April_Ryan** · March 16th, 2004 01:17 AM

I test drove a Lynx Ghia (courtesy of Ford Edsa - very accomodating talaga ang Ford on this matters). No questions asked kung may license na ako. Just asked me when and what time I wanted. Almost test drove the Ford Escape, pero I backed out when I realized I couldn't afford to buy it. Kakahiya naman.

Also test drove the Chevy Optra. Ganun din, just asked me when I wanted to tapos on the appointed day, the vehicle was ready for me. (also very nice people at GM Shaw).

Test-rode a Jimny also (GM-Quezon Ave.). Payag sila sanang i-drive ko, pero I wasn't that confident about my driving skills then, kaya taga GM ang pina-drive ko.

Ang napansin ko, mas less accomodating ang Honda and Toyota sa requests for testdrive.

**ghosthunter** · March 16th, 2004 01:43 AM

best if you can do it on a test-drive day... usually at the FORT. Test drove a few cars there already.

**xpac** · March 16th, 2004 02:17 AM

last weekend in honda alabang, when we inquire about their 4x4 crv they offered me to test drive the vehicle. pero last year when we inquire about their civic wala sila pina-test drive sa kin. i guess depende yan sa agent na kausap mo or sa klase ng sasakyan na bibilhin mo.

**pepengtom** · March 16th, 2004 03:18 AM

sa ford balintawak, inask ko ung isang agent dun kung pwde i test drive ung rs, umoo naman kaagad! schedule na daw niya ko for test drive, very accomodating talga!.. good tactics to sell cars talaga. hayaan ka nilang mafeel ung ride ng vehicles nila... kc nga malay mo, d mo pala feel ung ride na nabili mo, saka mo lang nasakyan nung nabili mo na dba? sayang nman kung ganun ang mangyayari. kaya their trying to convince you kung ano ang quality ng binebenta nilang sasakyan...

**ghosthunter** · March 16th, 2004 08:09 AM

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