Car Buying4 min read
The Best Time of Year to Buy a Car (Data-Backed)
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Written by
Michael Ecke
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Reviewed by
Daniel Reyes
Auto Finance Analyst, ex-credit union underwriter
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The end-of-month myth is half right. Here is what the dealer data actually shows about timing.
The single best window: the last 3 days of December. Dealers chase year-end manufacturer bonuses and inventory write-downs. October is second-best for outgoing model years.
Avoid: spring tax-refund season and Memorial Day weekend (high foot traffic = low negotiation leverage). Always finance through a credit union pre-approval first — then let the dealer try to beat it.
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