Glossary / General

test drives

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A test drive is when you take a car for a short drive to see how it feels and if you like it before buying it. It's a way to check if the car is right for you.

Technical Definition

Test drives allow potential buyers to experience a vehicle's performance, comfort, and features before making a purchase decision. They are a crucial part of the car buying process.

Hear It Discussed

"I mean, we were doing real test drives on these babies. They were brand new, new style even in this case."
#2628: Big Freshman on Campus The Best of Car Talk 02:04

"facilities where we will be able to deliver and of course service cars [1810.5s] and, you know, quote unquote kick the cop tire and do test drives."
Compact Crossover Comparo, Scout Deep Dive, Discontinued Car Quiz Car Stuff Podcast 30:07

"very busy weekend and I guess the weekends are [373.7s] very busy here for the dealership for test drives and new customers coming in"
S7E33: Luxury, Performance & Rescue Dogs at Bentley Palm Beach AI Auto Podcast 06:13