Jul 19, 2021

At-home test drives have exploded in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, these test drives served as a lifeline for dealerships facing pandemic-related restrictions. Yet at-home test drives soon spread and have proven their worth to car buyers all across America. Many dealers now offer at-home test drives, though far too many customers fail to make the best use of them. Trotwood shoppers should remember that at-home test drives offer unique opportunities for exploring whether a desired vehicle fits the prospective buyer’s lifestyle. This article discusses tips on how to take the greatest advantage from an at-home test drive.

At Evans Arena, we have long sought to make car buying easier for our customers. From affordable financing to VIP Exclusive benefits to Employee Pricing Plus, our dealership offers customers plenty of options for a smooth purchase process. And with 24-hour home test drives, we give our customers another way to explore their preferred vehicles with no commitment and no obligation. Contact us for details.

Why Test Drive at Home?

Trotwood car buyers know that the test drive is an integral part of buying a car. A test drive allows Dayton customers to explore the capabilities of the vehicle and examine its condition. Test drives also allow Ohio shoppers to compare different vehicles in real-world driving scenarios.

In a world of online shopping and increased focus on disease transmission, many Vandalia drivers have moved much of their purchasing activity to the Internet. Yet the traditional test drive requires a visit to a dealership, and perhaps extended time in the car with a sales representative. Thus, the standard model of a test drive seems unsuited for a world that increasingly depends on online transactions. In response, dealers have developed home test drives, allowing customers to experience a vehicle before buying it while not requiring a visit to the showroom.

The home test drive process is simple. Drivers choose the vehicle they want to test, often online or on an app. They can also easily schedule the day and time at which they want the test drive to take place. After taking care of the necessary paperwork online, the dealer delivers the car to the driver’s home or work address. The driver can then explore the car’s features and capabilities before returning it back to a prearranged point.

Home Test Drive Tips

The at-home test drive gives the customer some unique opportunities. Most test drives focus on exploring how the vehicle and its various components work. Yet at-home test drives let shoppers explore how the vehicle fits into their daily life. In this way, at-home test drives give potential buyers a more in-depth perspective on whether the vehicle is right for them.

On a standard test drive, Kettering drivers may try to explore how well the vehicle fits into a standard parking space. But at home, drivers can check how well their vehicle fits into their garage. Also, Trotwood residents with difficult or obstructed driveways can experience how well their potential new vehicle handles such situations and how much it restricts access to other items in their garages.

Some Dayton drivers often carry items such as instrument cases or bulky equipment in their vehicles. If so, an at-home test drive is the perfect opportunity to examine how these items fit in their cars. And families with squirrely children enjoy the ability to have their little ones check out the back seats while not having to haul the kids all the way down to the dealership.

Dealerships such as Evans Arena often offer 24-hour home test drives. If circumstances allow for it, a 24-hour home test drive is a great opportunity to check features such as headlight visibility. And at certain times of year, Dayton customers can explore how well their vehicle performs on cold Ohio mornings.

Explore the Future of Car Buying at Evans Arena

At-home test drives provide an extra set of opportunities for Troy drivers. Ohio vehicle shoppers get to go beyond testing if the vehicle fits their budget or basic criteria and focus on whether it fits their life. And with online shopping becoming increasingly significant in many different fields, consumers need to understand how to get the most out of their online test drive.

At Evans Arena CDJR, we are proud of the many ways in which we have made the vehicle buying experience easy for Ohio drivers. From our large inventory of new and used vehicles to our friendly finance and service professionals, we seek to help our customers throughout the vehicle buying process. And with our 24-hour home test drives, buying a car or SUV from Evans Arena is easier than ever before. Visit us at 924 Shiloh Springs Rd. in Dayton, Ohio, or call us at (937) 802-2449 to learn more. And remember, whether in sales, service or financing, nobody beats Evans Arena…Nobody!

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