You have decided to go for a used car purchase and with some effort have managed to identify a good used Lancia car for sale by owner. You have got clarifications on a lot of things about the car through email as well as when you met with the owner in person. You have inspected the car thoroughly – both exterior and interiors and are reasonably satisfied with the upkeep of the car.
The owner has also showed you the relevant papers relating to service history, track record of maintenance, accident record and so on and everything seems okay. The only aspect remaining is the test drive which should enable you to make out how the car is performing on highway as well as city roads and what kind of a comfort feel you are able to get driving it.
So what is it that you should keep in view when taking the car for the test drive?
Firstly, determine the route you are going to take and ensure that you do not take any family member with you on the ride as it can be very distracting.
Secondly, if possible take along a friend who is conversant with cars or a good mechanic who would be able to spot subtle changes in the functioning of the car when on the road.

published: 02/06/2010