Possible Clues:

• Evaluate jeep, say, in international campaign
• Divert set towards examination of car performance
• Early spin in cricket match: play shot with force
• On the way, assess suitability of estate
• Check roadworthiness of vehicle before buying
• The run a salesman gives you for your money?
• First run comes from straight stroke in cricket match
• In cricket match, play stroke - take an appreciative run
• Assess progress made in road transport system
• Try out stroke at end of match