Are Car Dealerships Open on Sunday? Check Before You Go

For example, CarMax Burbank in California lists Sunday showroom hours, while Illinois and Minnesota restrict Sunday car sales. Texas has a different rule: vehicle sellers cannot sell or offer vehicles for sale on consecutive Saturday and Sunday days. An “open” label alone is not enough to plan a purchase.

This guide explains those differences and gives you a message to confirm the appointment before leaving home. State sources and the dealership-hours example were checked November 5, 2026. Hours and rules can change.

Are car dealerships open on Sundays in every state?

No. There is no single Sunday schedule that applies to every dealership nationwide. State restrictions and the location’s own operating hours both matter. These three state examples show why a general search result can be misleading:

• Illinois: 625 ILCS 5/5-106 generally prohibits opening a business for new or used motor-vehicle sales on Sunday. The law separately allows activities such as repairs and parts sales, and has exceptions for specified vehicle categories and exhibitions. An open repair department does not establish that ordinary car sales are permitted.
• Minnesota: section 168.275 prohibits engaging in the business of new or used motor-vehicle sales on Sunday. Its listed exceptions concern certain trailers, not an ordinary used passenger car.
• Texas: Transportation Code section 728.002 prohibits motor-vehicle sales or offers for sale on consecutive Saturday and Sunday days. It does not impose a universal Sunday-only closure. Ask which weekend day the dealership conducts sales. The section also expressly excepts occasional sales by someone who is not in the motor-vehicle sales business.

These are examples, not a complete list of state or local restrictions. For a location elsewhere, consult the state dealer-licensing agency or current state statute and ask the dealership to confirm its lawful sales hours. An appointment should not be treated as an exception to a sales restriction.

An example of a dealership with Sunday showroom hours

On November 5, 2026, the CarMax Burbank store page listed car lot and showroom hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. The same page listed service and repair hours separately, Monday through Friday.

That is a dated example from one California location, not a promise about another CarMax store, every California dealership or a holiday weekend. Recheck the store page and confirm directly for the Sunday you intend to visit. CarTruvo has not independently visited the location or verified a particular appointment.

How to find car dealerships open on Sunday near you

Start with a location search, then verify the result with the business itself. Use this sequence to avoid a wasted trip:

• Search “car dealerships open on Sunday” with your city or ZIP code. Treat map hours as a starting point.
• Open the dealership’s own contact or hours page. Match the street address to the location holding the vehicle.
• Look specifically for sales or showroom hours. Service, parts, collision repair and online support may have different schedules.
• Check the actual calendar date, including holiday notices and whether an appointment is required.
• Call or message the sales team using contact details on the official dealership website. Ask for a named contact and confirmation of the exact vehicle’s availability.
• Ask what the appointment can accomplish: viewing, a test drive, an inspection handoff, signing or delivery. Confirm any limits before arranging travel.

Save the reply and recheck before setting off on a long journey. A website accepting an inquiry or an automated appointment request does not establish that staff will be there to complete a sale.

Copy and paste this Sunday appointment message

Replace the brackets and send this before you travel:

Hello, I’m interested in [year, make, model and VIN or stock number] at [location address]. Is your sales department open on Sunday [date], and what are the hours? Please confirm that this exact car will be on site and available for my appointment at [time].

Can I view and test-drive it then? If I decide to buy, can you complete the purchase and delivery that day, or would any financing approval, payment verification, paperwork or temporary registration need to wait? What documents should I bring?

Please send an itemized out-the-door price for registration in [state and ZIP], including taxes and fees, with optional products listed separately. I’d also like to arrange an independent inspection before buying. Who should I ask for when I arrive?

Download the Sunday dealership visit checklist and message to keep the reply, appointment details and outstanding questions together.

Can you buy a car and drive it home on Sunday?

Confirm the complete handoff with the dealership rather than assuming that an open showroom means same-day delivery. Ask who will verify payment, what financing conditions remain, what insurance evidence is required and how the applicable registration or temporary-permit requirements will be handled.

If any step is unresolved, ask for a written explanation of what can happen Sunday and what must wait. Do not drive away without the insurance and legal permission required for the trip. For an interstate purchase, use the out-of-state dealer buying guide to plan the route and paperwork separately.

Keep enough time for the car itself. The FTC’s used-car buying advice recommends written out-the-door prices and an independent inspection before purchase. It also explains that a vehicle history report does not replace an inspection. If your chosen inspector is unavailable Sunday, arrange another day before committing. Our inspection-cost guide helps you compare the scope of a quote.

Is Sunday a better day to get a deal?

An open dealership is a scheduling opportunity, not evidence of a lower price. Compare the same vehicle’s written total, condition and purchase terms against your alternatives. Use the dealer-fee guide to separate the asking price from the full amount you would pay.

Do not let closing time turn an unanswered question into an accepted risk. If you cannot review the paperwork or inspect the car, ask for a later appointment and clarify any deposit terms before paying. The FTC notes that federal law does not give dealer buyers an automatic three-day cancellation right; state rules and any written dealer return policy need separate checking.

The useful next step is simple: send the confirmation message, get a clear reply for your date and VIN, and schedule the visit around the checks you still need. For the rest of the purchase process, follow the used-car buying checklist.