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 Day, 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.
Wait until early May
The next best time to buy a car is during early May on Wednesday, May 1st.
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- Buy May 1st
How often are Cars on sale?
Cars are almost never on sale—about 13% of the year, or an average of 1-in-7.9 days.
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Best places to buy a car
Best months to buy a car
The best months to buy a car are January, March, May, June, September, November, and December.
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- 5May
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- 12Dec
Best holidays to buy a car
The best holidays to buy a car are Christmas Eve, Memorial Day, New Year's Day, and New Year's Eve.
When are Cars on sale?
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