Top Tips for the Perfect Test Drive

Finding the perfect motor for yourself and your family is an important decision which should not be taken too quickly or too lightly. There are so many different sizes, styles and types of motor to choose from these days – at Nissan Montclair for example they have a great selection of new and used motors with everything from Sedans to Hatchbacks to Station wagons to SUV’s to Sports cars – but which is right for you?

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Try to take a test drive on a familiar route so that you don’t have to worry too much about an unfamiliar route or finding your way around and can really concentrate on the actual motor. If you have small children it’s probably not such a good idea to take them with you – far too distracting – but it is a great idea to take their car seat or booster cushions with you to make sure that they can fit snuggly and safely.
Before you even start out on a test ride you’ve got to make sure that there’s enough storage or trunk space to fit in everything you need on a daily basis. A family car must be able to transport not just the family but also the stroller, bicycles, travel accessories and other items which are a regular part of the paraphernalia you take on your family outings. You should also check out the available storage space in the actual interior of the car – if there is not enough storage space the interior of the car will soon resemble a garbage dump.

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Try to think ahead a little too – if you are a new Mom then remember that your tiny, light baby will soon grow into a heavier, wriggling toddler so make sure that there is good access in and out of the car and that you won’t have to bend down too far. Look about how wide the doors open so how much accessibility there really is. Trying to maneuver a heavy toddler through a small doorway and into a low seat can result in a bad back. Thinking ahead a couple of years and you could have a toddler and another new baby with all of the paraphernalia which that entails.
Make sure that you are comfortable behind the wheel of the car – some cars just seem to “fit” a driver and in others, no matter how much you adjust the seats, the seat belts and the rear view mirror you can never really get comfortable. You need to be able to reach all of the controls quickly and easily and see out in all directions whilst you are driving for maximum safety.
The interior of your car is important – not only are some interior fabrics and materials easier to keep clean (which is nice for you) they also retain their “newness” which makes them easier to sell on when you’ve outgrown your motor or feel that it’s time for a change. Leather seats are easy to clean which can be a godsend if you have a messy toddler in the back of your car. You might want to invest in a set of washable car seat covers which is a double whammy – for one thing they are easy to take off and wash as necessary and for another thing they protect the original car seats keeping them looking as good as new for when you come to re-sell the vehicle.

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Metro Nissan Redlands has a wide selection of motors and are happy to give you every consideration to ensure that you get the right vehicle which is perfect for your needs both now and in the future.

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