What speed should you drive a new car?

What speed should you drive a new car?

Yes, it's okay to drive your new car fast — the days of keeping a new car under 55 mph (90 km/h) are long gone. Feel free to use the passing lane on the highway, or to tow or carry a moderate load. But don't test the car's maximum speed or haul an unreasonable amount.

Is it OK to drive a new car long distance?

A new car should have no problem being driven 1 mile, 20 miles or 300 miles. … I think what you're getting at is “Do you have to avoid driving very aggressively in a new car (is there a break-in period)?”. The simple answer is you still need to avoid excessive loads and excessively long idling.

Do new cars need running in?

A: Most new cars don't require running-in, but you certainly won't do your engine any harm by taking it easy for the first few hundred miles. … Change gear as early as you can and keep speeds low during this time and you'll go a long way to extending the life of your engine.

Can you test drive a brand new car?

Don't buy a car on the same day you test drive. The smell of a new car can have an intoxicating effect. Most car buyers don't do more than the most perfunctory test drive of new or used cars. But with so much new technology and features in today's cars and trucks, a thorough test drive is more important than ever.