Road Test, Performing (Driving Behavior, Noises, A/C System, Etc.)

The following checks depend on the vehicle equipment level and the available testing possibilities (city or rural).

During The Road Test, Check The Following:

-- Engine: performance, stalling, idle, acceleration

-- Clutch: starting behavior, pedal force, odor

-- Shifting: ease of movement, gearshift lever position

-- Automatic transmission: selector lever position, shift lock/ignition key interlock, shift behavior, instrument cluster display

-- Foot brake: check function, free travel and effectiveness, pulling to one side, chattering, squeal

-- Parking brake: at most after 5 - 7 notches for effective parking on the street. 2 -3 notches of free travel on operating lever before start of braking.

-- ABS function: when braking with activated ABS, the brake pedal must pulse noticeably.

-- Steering: function, steering play, steering wheel center position when driving straight ahead.

-- Tilting sunroof: function

-- Radio/radio/navigation system: functionality, reception, speed-compensated volume, objectionable noise

-- A/C system: check function. At low temperatures, test the A/C system function in the workshop.

-- Vehicle: pulling to one side while driving straight ahead (level road)

-- Imbalance: wheels, drive axles, driveshaft

-- Wheel bearing: noises

-- Engine: warm starting behavior