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AVI Audio  |  1994-11-02  |  3.0 MB  |  1 channel  |  11,025 sample rate  |  4 minutes, 48 seconds
Transcription: Okay, you've looked the car over inside and out. The final step in assessing the condition of a used car is the test drive. This should be a fairly extensive drive, not just a cruise around the parking lot. A car's good points or problems are often apparent after a few miles. If the engine was warm when you arrived to look at the car, it may mean the seller has been running it to hide starting difficulties. Start the engine and press down on the brakes. The brake pedal should go down only an inch or two and should feel firm and solid, not spongy. Press down on the brakes for about a minute. If ...