Posted on 2/18/2021
Drivability basically means a vehicle's ability to drive. Opinions might vary as to which vehicles drive better, but there are condition checklists that help technicians to converge their opinions. Here are some of the things on that list: Will The Vehicle Turn Over With The Key? When you turn the key in the vehicle, does it start? If there is no response, that's a no-crank. On the way to starting, some of the functions, like the radio, the heat and air, and other such things should startup. If that doesn't occur, it could be because of a dead battery or other such things. Does The Engine Stall Or Die After Starting? Once the engine starts, that's a good first step, but will it stay running smoothly? If it stalls out or dies, that doesn't make the vehicle as drivable as it would if the engine runs smoothly. Some of the issues of stalling out could be addressed through maintenance. If there are bigger problems, the vehicle would ... read more