Best Time to Buy

The Best Time to Buy a Car

Keep an eye out for "aged inventory," which refers to any inventory that has remained unsold for a period of time.

The best times to buy a car are Black Friday, Black Friday Weekend, Christmas Eve, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Weekend, New Year's Eve, early May, end of the first quarter, end of the second quarter, end of the third quarter, end of the fourth quarter, and end of year.

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Cars are almost never on sale—about 12% of the year, or an average of 1-in-8.1 days.

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The best months to buy cars are March, May, June, September, November, and December.

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The best holidays to buy cars are Christmas Eve, Memorial Day, and New Year's Eve.

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FAQ

Let's recap by answering some key questions:

When is the best time to buy cars?

The best times to buy a car are Black Friday, Black Friday Weekend, Christmas Eve, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Weekend, New Year's Eve, early May, end of the first quarter, end of the second quarter, end of the third quarter, end of the fourth quarter, and end of year.

How often are cars on sale?

Cars are almost never on sale, approximately 45 days each year, spanning 12 distinct sale periods—that's 12% of the year.

What are the best months to buy cars?

The best months to buy cars are March, May, June, September, November, and December.

What are the best holidays to buy cars?

The best holidays to buy cars are Christmas Eve, Memorial Day, and New Year's Eve.

What's the best place to buy cars?

The best places to buy cars are Carvana, Auto Trader, and TrueCar.

  1. "WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO BUY A CAR?" (Credit Union of South Carolina)
  2. "Best Time To Buy A Car: Shopping On These Days And Months Will Save You Tons Of Money" (Investor's Business Daily)
  3. "Best Time To Buy A Car" (Forbes Advisor)

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