Test Drive Tips: What to Look For & How to Prepare

A test drive is the best way to understand if a car suits your needs. This section provides tips on what to look for, questions to ask and how to compare models effectively. Explore the articles below to feel confident during your next test drive.

A test drive is the best way to understand if a car suits your needs. This section provides tips on what to look for, questions to ask and how to compare models effectively. Explore the articles below to feel confident during your next test drive.

Volkswagen Reviews

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Volkswagen Polo R-Line Test Drive Review

R-Line specification adds a sporty edge to Volkswagen’s Polo, check out the pro's and con's of the Polo with us.

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Posted on 13 February 2026

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Audi A1 Test Drive Review

Motoring journalist and ex-racing driver, John Swift takes a look at the class leading Audi A1 and finds out why eight years after its' launch the A1 remains at the top of its sector.

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Posted on 11 February 2026

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Audi Q2 Test Drive Review

As a niche and premium small SUV, the Audi Q2 has impressed for many a year now. We take a deep dive into it to see if it could be the perfect car for you.

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Posted on 05 February 2026

Volkswagen Reviews

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The Volkswagen e-Crafter Test Drive Review

This is the Volkswagen e-Crafter, a battery-powered variant of the Crafter van. Find out more.

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Posted on 23 January 2026

Car Tips & Advice

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Winter Test Drive: Why it's a Good Time

Winter is a time of year when many want to stay indoors, but we tell you how this time of year might be the best time to take a test drive!

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Posted on 05 November 2025

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Is test driving a car before purchasing worthwhile?

Before you sign on the dotted line, there’s one step that can make all the difference: the test drive!

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Posted on 10 October 2025

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Audi SQ7 Test Drive Review

It’s not often that a car is pitched as both a performance vehicle as well as a high-riding SUV.

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Posted on 05 April 2023

Land Rover Reviews

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Range Rover Evoque Review

Is the latest Range Rover Evoque still able to hold its own then?

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Posted on 23 January 2023

Land Rover Reviews

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Range Rover Sport review

There is a new third generation Range Rover Sport which aims to take that usual Sport recipe but elevate it with more technology and even more upmarket touches.

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Posted on 18 January 2023

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