subject: What To Do When Test Driving A New Car [print this page] Shopping for a car is tough workShopping for a car is tough work. Salespeople have lots to say about everything from warranties to wheel size, and they can easily talk a buyer into buying the wrong car. Even buyers who have done their homework before leaving home could get tripped up by wily dealers who are well-versed in their trade. After mastering the showroom sales pitch, car shoppers face even more peril at the next stage of the dealer experience: the test drive.