# Reality-Bending Car Ads CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers By Ell Smith | Published 2024-01-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargurus-latest-ad References: [musebycl.io](https://musebycl.io/advertising/have-it-your-way-cargurus) & [cargurus](https://www.cargurus.co.uk/)  Cargurus' ad makes big dreams come true, from lawn landscaping done in a matter of seconds, to a rowdy toddler transforming into a gourmet chef. The [playful spot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/he-got-money) underscores CarGurus' dedication to unmatched user experiences, cleverly connecting with consumers' aspirations in a humorous manner to convey a deep understanding of their desires. According to the brand, "We all know the euphoric feeling of getting things exactly our way without compromise—a feeling that, for most of us, is all too rare," says [DDB](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheeky-maccas) creative director Sian Coole. "We wanted to show how CarGurus gives you that empowering feeling of control." The ad simply taps into the idea that while life isn't always easy, [buying a car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automotive-retailer) can be. Image Credit: CarGurus ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 20% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unmatched User Experiences:** CarGurus' ad underscores their dedication to unmatched user experiences to convey a deep understanding of consumers' desires. - **Empowering Feeling of Control:** CarGurus' ad taps into the empowering feeling of control when buying a car. - **Playful and Humorous Advertising:** CarGurus' ad cleverly connects with consumers' aspirations in a playful and humorous manner. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** CarGurus' ad showcases disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry. - **Marketing and Advertising:** CarGurus' ad demonstrates disruptive innovation opportunities in marketing and advertising. - **Consumer Goods:** CarGurus' ad highlights disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer goods industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Empowering Car Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carmax1.md) - [Surreal Car Care Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/you-are-how-you-car.md) - [Childhood-Inspired Car Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drive-pilot-story.md) - [Online Car Retailer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clutch-ad.md) - [Humorous Automotive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-have-you-been.md) - [Influencer-Starring Car Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-2.md) - [Auto-Centric Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relax-we-care.md) - [Adventure-Inspired Auto Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-for-what-youre-made-of.md) - [Online Car Retailer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deflate-the-dealership.md)