2006-09-18 13:12:58 · 13 answers · asked by Blaker 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
It's common sense to test drive a car before you buy it in any state.'
2006-09-18 13:21:42 · answer #1 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neither. The concept of taking a car for a test drive is to see how the particular car handles and how you fit in the vehicle. We do a lot of research and shopping on the internet before whittling down our list of prospective cars to a few then test drive the models we are interested in. It isn't necessary to test drive the exact car you want to purchase, if buying a new car, but to test drive one with the same specs (engine size, tire size, etc.). It is a good idea to test drive a used car and to have your own mechanic check it out if buying from a private seller. Dealers are supposed to check out and warranty the mechanics on used cars.
2006-09-18 20:17:52 · answer #2 · answered by knittinmama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be a good idea to test drive a car before you buy, but it is not at all required.
2006-09-18 20:14:18 · answer #3 · answered by DanE 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all. But anyone who buys a car without a test drive probably deserves to get taken for a ride, if you catch my drift! Maybe an exception for a new vehicle but never for a used one!
2006-09-18 21:31:19 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know if it is there or not,,but it should be,,anyone who would buy one without test driving it,,doesn't need to be buying a car,,this is a good way to get a lemon,,and lemons are hard to get rid of,,i think there is a few states that have a law that says you have to test drive them,,all of them should have it though,,i own a repair shop,,and have seen a lot of people who didn't though,,good luck,,i hope this help,s.
2006-09-18 20:19:13 · answer #5 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't know for sure but it wouldn't surprise me if it's on the books in California. They have so many unenforceable laws nobody could keep track of them all. Heck, they probably have laws telling people which side of the bed to wake up on.
What you're wondering about is unenforceable. Why would I not be able to order a fleet of cars for my comany by phone? Would I have to test drive them all? Nah, don't think so.
2006-09-18 20:18:47 · answer #6 · answered by water boy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it is a requirement to test drive a car, because you may find something wrong with it if u didn't test drive it.
2006-09-18 20:23:16 · answer #7 · answered by indiangirl!=D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, but it is certainly a good idea. When you drive the car off the lot after signing the purchase agreement you own the car and cannot return it unless the dealer allows you to. Its the "no cooling off period".
2006-09-18 20:14:07 · answer #8 · answered by NOIZE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It just makes sense to test drive a car before you buy it. Unless you want to be stuck with a junker.
2006-09-18 20:18:19 · answer #9 · answered by Dawn C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no matter what state you live in test drive it and have it checked out also.
2006-09-18 20:19:26 · answer #10 · answered by nscar_fan_3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋