Things to Look for When You Take a Pre-Owned Vehicle for a Road Test

If you're in the market for a previously owned vehicle, we invite you to look through our Houston, TX used cars. Whether an automobile is new or pre-owned, it's always wise to take the car for a test drive. Doing so is the only way you can determine if the vehicle is the right one for you. When you go for a test drive, the team at Gillman Honda Houston advises you to keep an eye on certain things.

Visibility

Even if an automobile looks great on paper, it will lose some or all its luster if it's difficult for you to see your surroundings. When you sit in the driver's seat, make sure the position of the seat allows you to see the road ahead clearly. Check for blind spots while you're on the road. Make sure you can see out of the rear window and that the rearview mirror is easily adjustable.

Noise

Are you going to use your next vehicle as a mobile office? If so, noise might be a bigger concern for you than it is for other drivers. When you visit our Houston, TX Honda dealership, start the car so you can gauge the noise generated by the powertrain. Turn the sound system off during your road test so you can see how noisy the cabin gets at highway speeds and when the wind blows.

Handling

How the pre-owned Honda car you have your eye on handles the road is a big consideration you should keep top of mind during a road test. Are the car's brakes strong enough to bring the vehicle to a stop quickly and confidently? Does the transmission shift gears smoothly enough to avoid straining the engine? Do the automobile's tires have enough tread to keep the car sure-footed even when the road is slick? Is the steering immediately responsive to your input?

Ride Quality

Whether you're interested in a standard used car or a Certified Pre-Owned Honda model, pay attention to the automobile's ride quality during a test drive. The suspension is arguably the biggest influencer of ride quality, so drive on different surfaces or go over railroad tracks to see how well the suspension absorbs bumps and dips in the road.

Go for a Road Test in Houston, TX

Now that you know what to look for, you should visit our location to go for a test drive. Check out our Honda pre-owned vehicle offers now. Then, head over to our Honda dealership.