| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Try-before-you-buy option | New York Times | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Dealer's wheels | ||
| Showroom's tester item, commonly: 2 wds. | ||
| ***Dealer's wheels, perhaps | Universal | 05 Jan 2020 |
| *Test ride vehicle, perhaps (letters 2-5) | Universal | 26 Apr 2019 |
| *Test ride vehicle, perhaps (letters 2-5) | ||
| One chained to a counter | ||
| Loaner, often |