Many know it's important to test-drive a car before you buy it, but what about your car salesman? Shouldn't you have a say in that, too? While the short answer is that you should always be able to ...

For a lot of us, the humble test drive is one of few bright spots amid a dealership process that most people have grown to dislike pretty wholeheartedly. And you should for sure enjoy the heck out of ...

When you’ve got your eye on a new ride, research will only take you so far. To truly know whether a new car will suit you and your lifestyle, you need to take it for a test drive. The drive should be ...

If you are shopping for a new or used car, USA TODAY Cars offers these tips to make the most of your test drive. First, said Matt Smith, head of Consumer Insights for car shopping site CarGurus, ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: I test drove a 2003 Honda Element (with only 50,000 miles) for about 10 minutes at speeds up to 55 mph. It drove like new and was in perfect condition ...