| There are many things to consider when buying a | | | | to try to keep sales up so they are likely to give a |
| used car. The make, model, year, condition of the | | | | discount on a used car deal. Make sure you don't |
| car, repair history, and mileage, are all important | | | | appear desperate for a car. |
| factors to consider, however, there are certain times | | | | Vehicle Shopping at the End of the Month: In most |
| of the year when it is beneficial to buy a used car. | | | | used car dealerships, they institute a monthly quota |
| When buying a used car, it is important to be aware | | | | for vehicle sales. Sales people will be more apt to |
| of these times of the year. | | | | make a deal at the end of the moth to fill the quota. |
| Below are some ways to determine when it is the | | | | They will likely give a discount, but get it back with |
| best and worst times of the year to buy used cars: | | | | their quota bonus. |
| Days When There is Bad Weather: If it is rainy or | | | | End of the Model Year: When the next year models |
| snow out, most people would rather stay inside than | | | | start to come out, discounts and great financing |
| spend time at a used car parking lot. When the lot is | | | | deals can be obtained on the previous year's model. |
| empty, sales people are more likely to give a better | | | | There are often lucrative cash rebates and other |
| deal in order to make a sale that day. Just tell the | | | | incentives. |
| salesperson that you had nothing to do that day so | | | | Vehicle Life Ending: When a vehicle manufacturer |
| you thought you would do some vehicle browsing. | | | | discontinues producing a particular model of car, |
| During days where the weather is fine, you are likely | | | | dealerships will offer a substantial discount on that |
| to see more people shopping for a used car so deals | | | | model of car. It will depreciate a lot; however, you |
| will not be as lucrative. | | | | will get a great deal. As well, manufacturers often |
| Winter Time: If you live in an area that is cold and | | | | change the design of a particular vehicle model, so |
| has bad winter storms, most people tend to stay | | | | one can often get a great deal on the old design |
| indoors much of the time and used car shopping is | | | | model. |
| not usually a priority. This can be a good time to get | | | | Everyone looks for deals, rebates, and incentives, |
| a discount or rebate on a used car. Spring time is not | | | | when shopping for a used car. It is important to do |
| a great time to shop for a used car as many people | | | | your research about the particular car you are |
| are getting out more and there are more car | | | | interested in. As well, make sure you are working |
| shoppers. | | | | with a flexible car sales person. Factoring in the best |
| Vehicle Shop during the Holidays: During the holidays, | | | | time to buy a used car will go a long way in getting a |
| many people have added expenses so they are less | | | | car and a great price. The reward will be driving away |
| likely to go out and buy a used car. Car dealers want | | | | with a great used car at a great price. |