Have you ever used a free trial for a service, such as Netflix, Spotify, or a gym membership? Free trials are offered to customers as a way to try a service out and see if it will be beneficial to you before paying for it. This is similar to test driving a vehicle before buying it.
Every week since 2008, Big Valley Auto Auction’s lot has had 300+ vehicles enter our lot, available for dealers to buy. We’ve also allowed our dealers to test drive a vehicle before bidding on it during auction day.
In this article, you’re going to find out if you can test drive vehicles at Big Valley Auto Auction, what vehicles are eligible for test drives, and the rules and regulations we have in place for test drives.
After reading this article, you’ll have the information needed to properly schedule a test drive at Big Valley Auto Auction.
Does Big Valley Auto Auction Allow Test Drives?
Big Valley Auto Auction does allow dealers to test drive vehicles, Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 5:50 PM. If you are interested in scheduling a test drive, you can call us at 956-461-9000 or visit our location at 4315 N. Hutto Rd, Donna, TX, and request one.
What Are the Requirements to Test Drive a Vehicle at Big Valley Auto Auction?
Big Valley Auto Auction requires drivers to be 21 years old or older, with a driver's license and dealer's license, to test drive our vehicles. You'll need to sign in at the front counter to get assigned a designated cone that includes the dealer code and name of the representative.
What is the Speed Limit for Test Drives at Big Valley Auto Auction?
Big Valley Auto Auction allows you to test drive vehicles at up to 8 miles per hour.
What is the Route for Test Drives at Big Valley Auto Auction?
Dealers can test drive vehicles through the D Lane of our auction.
Is There a Time Limit for Test Drives at Big Valley Auto Auction?
There is not a specific time limit for test drives. You can test drive a vehicle for as long as it takes to drive in the designated area.
However, you cannot drive the vehicle around the lot to look at more vehicles. For example, if you plan on test driving 2 vehicles, you cannot drive the first vehicle you’re test driving to the area of the lot where the second vehicle is.
Is There a Fee to Test Drive Vehicles at Big Valley Auto Auction?
No, there is not a fee to test drive vehicles at Big Valley Auto Auction.
Can All Vehicles be Test Driven at Big Valley Auto Auction?
Not all vehicles at Big Valley Auto Auction are eligible for test drives. The following vehicles cannot be test driven:
- Vehicles with low or weak brakes
- Vehicles with transmission problems
- Inoperable vehicles
Am I Ready to Test Drive a Vehicle at Big Valley Auto Auction?
Test driving a vehicle is an important part of the car buying process. It helps you decide whether it’s the right car for you. But being aware of the rules and regulations auto auctions have in place can make the process a little easier.
Whether this is your first time attending Big Valley Auto Auction or you’ve never test driven our vehicles before, you can use this article as a guide to help you properly schedule a test drive and safely try out the vehicles in our lot.
In order to test drive vehicles at Big Valley Auto Auction, you need to be registered with us. If you're interested in test driving our vehicles, click the button below to speak with our dealer registration specialist to get you registered.
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