When to buy a new car

If you’re flexible over the time to buy a new car it will work in your favour – the more desperation you show to a dealer, the more likely you are to be stung by a poor deal.

December is considered one of the best times to buy a new car, simply because the majority of us are spending our cash on Christmas presents which leaves dealers devoid of customers. Many dealers and salesmen also have end of year targets to reach and so they might be willing to drop their price to secure your business.

Another good time to target car dealers are the months preceding the introduction of new car registrations. That is because most dealers will take on new stock as the new models arrive and so they will be keen to clear space. There are also many factory-to-dealer incentives which can reach thousands of pounds – it is worth haggling over these incentives to ensure you get a cut of the best deals.