Extended Test Drive

Fast-Arachnid2779 | 2025-11-30 16:21 | 24 views

Has anyone seen an extended test drive for the BYD Seal in the UK. I took my current car for the normal 40 / 45 minute test drive and all seemed ok, now 10 months later what I mistake I have made. The little things you don’t always notice on a short test drive are now getting on my nerves and stacking up, plus all this issues with the technology, the recalls and the lack of dealership interest has made this one of the worst cars I have ever owned. I really like the look off the seal and the reviews seem on the whole very positive, I have done a 30 minute test drive but would like a 24 or 48 hour test drive if possible, once bitten and all that. Any help would be much appreciated.

Comments (12)

toto-nator 2025-11-30 17:42

Which is your current? Which car did it replace?

obi_g 2025-11-30 18:37

I had a test drive for a weekend. The only things I had real problems with was the small boot space and banging my head when I would lean forward. Otherwise, I loved the seal!

Fast-Arachnid2779 2025-11-30 18:51

I am looking to replace my current a Mazda CX60, prior to that had a Mercedes C300

Seal-EV 2025-11-30 19:10

My dealer asked me to take the car for a weekend if I wanted to.

TinyDemon000 2025-11-30 21:28

I miss the UK standard of extended test drives. In Australia, we get like 15 minutes. Edit: in Adelaide* Seems other cities are far better at this

fester250 2025-12-01 01:12

Here in Perth WA, I’ve had no problems borrowing a Seal Performance, Sealion 7 Performance or Shark 6 for extended test drives ranging from overnight to the whole weekend. The only requirement was a different loan form due to different insurance requirements to the standard test drive policy.

Creature_Duke 2025-12-01 02:40

My dealership let me go for about a 30-45 minute drive for my Sealion 6. That being said they had a deal on and it was mid July. It was close to end of day and weather was a bit gloomy so maybe he was being nice.

TinyDemon000 2025-12-01 05:24

Really?! I've asked multiple times for dolphin or Atto 2 and been told it's not done. They told me to try and rent one through a rental company

Far_Order6507 2025-12-01 07:44

I’m not aware of any recalls. Your complaints are very vague, most annoyances are software related, and either mandated by safety regulations or addressed with software OTA updates. Still would like drivers profile paired to the key fob though.

Fast-Arachnid2779 2025-12-01 07:51

The issues I have are related to my current car not the byd seal

va-va-voom-14 2025-12-01 10:57

Ask the dealership. They likely will let you midweek. Explain your reasoning.

GrandMasterBash 2025-12-01 12:32

They're likely to oblige if you ask them. If a dealer says no, call the main BYD contact. They want to shift them so it is in their interest. I was initially confused by your comment as I thought you meant the Seal.

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