From Bankrate Canada:
Buying a new car without a thorough test-drive would be like getting married before your first date: Use this checklist to make sure you have some real-world experience before making that big commitment.
In both cases, the better prepared you are for the initial encounter, the more beneficial it will be. To help assure your new-car purchase is a match made in heaven, use this 25-point checklist to make sure you have all the bases covered.
Before leaving home
1. Get prepared. While still at home, make a list of the trade-offs you may be willing to make. For example, list the colors you’re willing to accept in descending order from “to die for” to “could live with.” Another list should be the options or special features you just have to have, and those you’d like to have, but can live without.
2. Reach for the top. Call the sales managers at all the dealers in your area that sell the make of car you want. Get the name of the dealership’s best salesman and describe the vehicle you’re looking for to make sure they have at least one on the lot. Make an appointment.
3. Arm yourself with photocopies. Make sure you have photocopies of your driver’s license and proof of insurance. You’ll see why later.
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