Are Car Dealerships Open on Sunday in Missouri?
As a Missouri resident, you may have experienced the shock of driving to a car dealership on a Sunday to find it unexpectedly closed. Perhaps you then drove ten minutes down the street to find the next dealership as well. This is because it's actually illegal to sell vehicles on Sundays in Missouri.
Missouri Isn't Alone - It's Illegal to Sell Vehicles on Sunday in Some Other States, Too
Missouri isn't the only state which prevents you from buying a car on Sunday. This rule is upheld in many others including Pennsylvania, Colorado, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Illinois, and Minnesota. In other states like Texas, this law is reinforced at the local level; some counties may make it illegal to sell on a Sunday while others may have no restrictions.
Why does such a ruling exist? It's leftover from the blue laws first introduced in the 1800s to grant workers the ability to attend meetings of worship and have a day of rest. Even now, in the 21st Century, we appreciate the opportunity to give our employees extra time with their families.
For this reason, many dealerships in other states choose to close on Sunday, regardless of the laws.
How Can You Buy a Car if You Work During Weekdays? Bo Beuckman Makes it Easy
If you work 9-5 during the weekdays, don't fret! Saturdays aren't the only time you can swing by a dealership. For example, Bo Beuckman stays open until 8:30 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
If you want to make the most of your time, you can schedule a VIP Test Drive in advance. Upon arrival, a Senior Sales Manager will have your top choices already prepped for you to test drive and an offer ready within 30-minutes.
Don't feel like making the trip to the Ford dealership? If you live within 15 miles of our headquarters, we'll bring the cars to you! That's good news for our neighbors in Chesterfield, Valley Park, and Eureka!
What About Mechanics? Can You Get Your Car Fixed on Sundays in Missouri?
There's no Missouri law stopping you from visiting a repair shop on Sundays. While it's common that service centers attached to dealerships (like Bo Beuckman) will remain closed on Sunday, others will stay open in case of emergencies.
Itching to Start Your Buying Process on a Sunday? It's the Perfect Day for Preparation
We know what it's like to itch for a new ride. Just because it's Sunday doesn't mean that you can't put the day to good use! Leverage this extra time for research so you can make the most of your trip to the dealership later in the week.
- Which vehicle has the features you want for a budget you can afford? Our sales team will gladly make recommendations based on your guidelines and will never pressure you to make a knee-jerk purchase. Still, it's valuable to do your research ahead of time to learn how different models compare to one another. For example, did one reviewer complain about a particular model producing a bumpy ride? You will know to pay extra attention to this when test driving it.
- Which dealership will treat you right? Purchasing a car is a major life decision, so partner with a dealership with a stellar track record of satisfied customers. Take note of reviews from multiple sites. For instance, thousands of drivers recommend Bo Beuckman on Google, Facebook, and Cars.com.
- Deals and upcoming sales. Would you save money on your new purchase if you waited another week or so to buy? Look for annual sales events before leaping into your next purchase.
Bo Beuckman Aims to Make You Happy All Seven Days of the Week
We pride ourselves on our responsiveness, insider knowledge, and customer-first mentality. Sunday, we're gearing up for a productive week ahead in which we can help you find your ideal ride.
Click here to schedule a test drive or call (636) 227-5700 to discuss how we can be of assistance.
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Bo Beuckman Quality Ford
15675 Manchester Road
Ellisville, MO 63011
- Sales: 636-227-5700
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