Consumers who purchased a new or used vehicle in the four months before the survey.
Supplementary notes
The survey includes a sample of 3,008 opt-in respondents and a sample of 142 CarGurus CRM. The samples were weighted to be representative of the U.S. auto market, including its demographics and market factors.Â
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Changes U.S. drivers made for their new car compared to their previous vehicle 2024
Nearly **** in ** drivers in the United States who had bought a new car in the four months before August 2024 switched vehicle model for their new purchase. In contrast, few consumers chose to switch fuel type.Â
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