What is a test drive agreement?
Test drive agreement forms provide your sales team with a basic method for recording customer and vehicle information that track the various test driven vehicles on your car lot. A dealer test drive agreement will also give your business a way to protect from damage or theft.
Should you allow someone to test drive your car?
To begin with, you don’t want to let an unlicensed driver drive your car. Not only is it illegal, but you may not be insured in the event of an accident. You also want to see their driver’s license to make sure they are who they say they are.
Who is responsible during a test drive?
Liability of an Accident During a Test Drive The same rule applies to accidents during a test drive like any other car accident – the driver is liable as their negligence caused the crash and they should pay for the damages.
How do you write a test drive?
How to do a Proper Test Drive
- Enlist a friend. Bring a friend or family member along with you to the dealership.
- Decide what’s important to you.
- Plan your route.
- Take some time before you leave the lot.
- Drive it realistically.
- Evaluate how the car feels.
- Hit the brakes.
- Put it in park.
What is required to test drive a car Texas?
Some requirements include:
- Unexpired vehicle registration and insurance.
- Two license plates, unless the vehicle is borrowed from a state that requires one plate.
- Working brake lights, taillights, and headlights.
- Functioning seat beats.
- A working speedometer.
- Operating windshield wipers.
- Doors opens properly.
What if someone crashes your car during test drive?
According to Joyce J. Sweinberg, a car accident lawyer via Avvo, allowing someone to drive your car, even on a test drive, in most cases means that your insurance company covers them. As a result, if someone gets into an accident during a test drive, your insurance company will have to pay for the damage.
What happens if someone crashes into your car on a test drive?
Ask them to bring their insurance certificate like most sensible private sellers do. This should about ensure that are covered to at least 3rd party drive your car – but you are still out of pocket if they crash it as they most likely won’t be covered for the damage to YOUR car.
Can I get paid to test drive cars?
Payments vary wildly but you can expect anywhere between $30.00 and $70.00 per report depending on the company and the detail required in the report. After registering and being accepted as a mystery shopper, you will need to apply on-line for assignments available in your area.
Can I test drive a car that has no insurance?
You can’t test drive a car without insurance and the police will not accept ‘I’m test driving a new car’ as an excuse for not having insurance. Most recognised dealers will have insurance in place that will cover you on a test drive. Short term insurance offers comprehensive cover that’s perfect for test drives.