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Any 24 hour test drives available

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  • skivenov
    skivenov Posts: 2,204 Forumite
    i too was given the keys and drove around myself. but apparantly for MSE users this voids test drive insurance and the dealer would have had his car repod and me given a fine/points if i was pulled over.

    dont think it would be worth the time to blag your way to getting an extended "test drive" - you'll have to jump through the sales process and make yourself look like a very likely byer.

    just hire the car you want?

    Depends on the term of the dealer's insurance. Some have cover for unaccompanied test drives, some don't.
    Yes it's overwhelming, but what else can we do?
    Get jobs in offices and wake up for the morning commute?
  • londonTiger
    londonTiger Posts: 4,903 Forumite
    I think you'd have to plan your "act" very well to get a overnight test drive. You'd have to get deep into the sales process and act out that you're a likely buyer but just have reservations about the car. The dealer should believe that you will fall in love with the car if you have it for a day so will be willing to hand the keys over and let it happen.

    Based on your responses I think you're likely to appear in that situation. But do you want the time commitment to do this and the grief of dealing with the followups from the dealership - I wouldn';t
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