Buying a car still takes just under 14 hours

Total time spent shopping for and buying a vehicle, US buyers in the past 12 months, 2025

Total time US car buyers spent buying a vehicle in 2025 Total time spent buying a vehicle dropped to just under 14 hours in 2025. Hours spent buying, 2025 · just under 14 hours Hours spent buying, 2025 just under 14 hours

Source: Cox Automotive 2025 Car Buyer Journey Study, reported by Digital Dealer