After several further attempts to connect her car to the mains, something clicked and the car accepted the charge. Despite solving the problem, the question surrounding that handover (or lack thereof) was impossible to ignore. I couldn’t help feeling that in spite of her good intentions, my sister had been significantly shortchanged.
Dealers might be daunting, but they’re often an invaluable source of knowledge and expertise, and I’d encourage you to lean on them as much as necessary. No one knows the cars like they do.
Whether it’s deciphering a tricky touchscreen or simply finding out how to lift the bonnet and refill the washer fluid, a proper handover is worth its weight in gold. I’ve every confidence that if my sibling had asked for someone to show her the ropes, she’d never have had the difficulties she did.
So, even if you intend to buy online, make sure you visit your local dealer. Sit in the car, familiarise yourself with the controls, and drive it on familiar roads. If anything’s unclear, ask; if you’re going to be stuck with a car for three years or more, you might as well get the most out of it…
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