Key Takeaways
- 69% of buyers visited 1.8 websites on average before purchase, Cox Automotive 2023 Car Buyer Journey Study
- Average time from research to purchase 66 days, down 12% for online-heavy buyers, Deloitte 2023 Global Automotive Consumer Study
- 52% test drove 2+ vehicles, satisfaction higher with 3+ options, J.D. Power SSI 2023
- 89% of customers begin car research online, with 95% of millennials starting digitally, Cox Automotive 2023 Car Buyer Journey
- Dealer website visit rate 87%, but 42% abandon due to poor mobile optimization, Deloitte 2023
- Virtual configurator usage 56%, satisfaction 81%, J.D. Power Digital Experience Study 2023
- 82% of repeat buyers showed satisfaction loyalty index of 85+, J.D. Power CSI 2023
- 45% of satisfied customers indicated intent to repurchase same brand within 5 years, Deloitte 2023
- Brand loyalty for EVs at 68%, 12% higher than ICE, Cox Automotive 2023
- In 2023, 78% of new car buyers reported overall satisfaction with their dealership experience, with luxury brands scoring 15 points higher than mass-market brands according to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index Study
- Customer satisfaction with vehicle quality post-purchase reached 82 index points in 2023, a 4-point improvement from 2022, driven by improved infotainment systems, per J.D. Power APEAL Study
- 65% of EV owners expressed high satisfaction with charging infrastructure availability at dealerships, compared to 52% for ICE vehicle owners, from Deloitte 2023 Global Automotive Consumer Study
- 73% satisfaction with routine oil change turnaround under 1 hour, J.D. Power 2023 CSI Study
- 68% of customers rated technician communication highly during repairs, Deloitte 2023 Global Automotive
- Average wait time for service appointment 2.1 days, satisfaction drops 20% beyond 3 days, Cox Automotive 2023
Auto shoppers increasingly research online, yet expect fast, transparent deals and service to stay satisfied.
Buying Journey
Buying Journey Interpretation
Digital Interactions
Digital Interactions Interpretation
Loyalty Indicators
Loyalty Indicators Interpretation
Satisfaction Metrics
Satisfaction Metrics Interpretation
Service Experiences
Service Experiences Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
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Sources & References
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- Reference 2DELOITTEwww2.deloitte.com
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- Reference 3COXAUTOINCcoxautoinc.com
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- Reference 4MCKINSEYmckinsey.com
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- Reference 5FORRESTERforrester.com
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