Use the checklist to rate each car right after you complete your test drive. Also don’t forget to jot down any notes that will clarify an item or provide additional information to help you make an informed choice. Then compare the ratings on this checklist and your notes to see which car comes out tops on your list.

Dealership:

Salesperson:

Make and Model:

Preliminary Inspection	Good	Fair	Poor
Front & rear headroom
Front & rear legroom
Shoulder/arm room & comfort
Position: steering wheel & pedals
General overall comfort (seats)
Visibility: front, sides, rear
Controls: ease of operation (visibility/logical)
Trunk: configuration, space & liftover
Safety features: locking options, alarm
Catch factor: nails, clothes
Driving Impressions	Good	Fair	Poor
Engine response
Clutch operation
Transmission operation
Steering response
Ride quality
Handling response
Evasive maneuver response
Brakes: feel & stopping ability
Brake response: panic stop
Overall interior sound level
Engine noise level