The Best Time to Buy a Car & 8 Other Steps to Get the Best Deal

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When’s the best time to buy a car? I can tell you that it’s not now. Between the microchip shortage and increased money supply, the cost of both new and used cars has increased dramatically since the start of the pandemic.

This unusual set of circumstances can’t last forever, though, and I expect the new and used car markets to begin normalizing as our world slowly returns to a new normal.

Best Time to Buy a Car & 8 Other Steps on How to Get the Best Deal on a Car

In fact, buying a new car is my one fatal flaw when it comes to personal finance. Here is the step by step process for negotiating a new car to the best price!

Many people will be trading in an old car when they go to get the best deal on a new car. If this isn’t your situation, then skip to the next step! In order to get the best deal on your current car, you need to know the value.

Get the Best Deal on Your Car (Trade-In)

Recognize that more bells and whistles do not equate with increased happiness. Make sure to do your research in order to determine which vehicle best suits your needs.

Know What You Want And Be Flexible

The first tip here is that the end of the month is much more likely to produce a good deal than the beginning.  The reason for this is that manufacturer’s set sales goals for dealerships each month that involve large bonuses to the dealerships for making their target.

Best Time to Buy a New Car

Why did I contact multiple dealerships over a three day span?  Because of the sales goals I mentioned earlier.  Every single dealership is in a different sales situation.  Some of them have already hit their number.  These dealerships are unlikely to hand out a good deal.

Involve Multiple Dealerships

Why would I walk out regardless of how good the deal was?  Because it saved me $2,000 every single time. It’s simple.  Dealerships know that people who walk out of their store after test driving a car are very unlikely to buy a new car without getting the best deal.

Always Walk Out After a Test Drive

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