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can you buy a car on sunday in wisconsin

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LeBrady

12/23/25 6:36am

No, you generally cannot buy a car from a licensed dealership on a Sunday in Wisconsin. The state's "blue law," specifically Wisconsin Statute § 218.0116, prohibits the retail sale of motor vehicles on Sundays. This law is designed to provide a uniform day of rest for the automotive industry. However, you can still complete many other car-buying steps, like researching online, scheduling test drives for another day, or negotiating with a private seller.

The law applies to licensed franchised dealers (e.g., Ford, Toyota stores) and independent used car lots. It restricts the sale and delivery of a vehicle, meaning a dealer cannot legally finalize the paperwork and let you drive off the lot on a Sunday. They can be open for other services like repairs, parts sales, or having staff present to show cars, but the actual purchase transaction is off-limits.

There's an important exception: sales by private individuals are not restricted. If you find a car through a classified ad on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, you can legally buy it from the owner on a Sunday. This is a popular loophole for those eager to shop on the weekend.

For context, Wisconsin is not alone in this practice. Several states have similar restrictions, though the specifics vary. Here's a quick look at how Wisconsin compares to a few other states:

State	Sunday Car Sales Allowed?	Key Notes / Restrictions
Wisconsin	No	Prohibited by state statute for licensed dealers.
Illinois	Yes	No state-level restrictions; widely available.
Minnesota	Yes	No state-level restrictions; common practice.
Michigan	Yes	Sales permitted, but some local regulations may exist.
Indiana	No	Similar blue law prohibiting dealer sales on Sundays.
Pennsylvania	Yes, with conditions	Allows individual dealers to choose to be open or closed.

Your best bet is to plan your dealership visit for a Saturday or a weekday. Use Sundays for your online research and to contact private sellers if that's an option you're considering.

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McKhloe

12/30/25 10:49pm

Nope, dealerships are a no-go on Sundays here. It's an old state law. But you can still use the day productively. Spend time building your shortlist of cars online, reading reviews, and getting your financing pre-approved. If you're in a hurry, remember that buying from a private person is totally fine any day of the week. Just plan to hit the dealership on Saturday instead.

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