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When do you plan to buy a car?

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CarEdge Car Buying Survey

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The CarEdge Car Buying Index tracks consumer sentiment toward the auto market. Thank you for contributing to our understanding of today’s economy and car buyer sentiment. All responses are anonymous. Results will be published in our quarterly CarEdge Car Buying Index report.

Compared to a year ago, is your household’s financial situation:
Compared to a year ago, how affordable do you feel vehicles are today?
How satisfied are you with the availability of vehicles in your price range?
Looking ahead 12 months, do you expect your household’s financial situation to be:
Do you think the next 12 months will be a good or bad time to buy a vehicle?
How likely are you to purchase or lease a vehicle in the next 6 months?
What type of vehicle are you most likely to purchase or lease?
Do you see yourself considering an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid vehicle in the next 12 months?
How much do you trust automakers to treat consumers fairly?
How much do you trust dealerships to treat consumers fairly?
How confident are you that you can complete a purchase without paying for unwanted extras or fees?
How confident are you that the information you find when researching cars is accurate and unbiased?
Which source do you turn to most when researching vehicles before buying?
Which source do you trust most for transparent, unbiased information?