At Astara, we offer advice and assistance in managing your search for a new car and applying for financing with the best possible terms.
Buying a car depends on many factors, including the weather, as there aren't the same opportunities mid-year as there are at the end of the year, for a variety of reasons.
Below we explain the best time to buy a car and how to get the best prices.
In addition, we also offer other alternatives to the traditional option of buying a car. For example, once you understand its features, you might decide to choose the subscription service we offer at Astara Move .
When is the best time to buy a car?
To know when is the best time to buy a car, you need to know how dealerships work.
Each brand sets sales targets, which are very important for each dealership, both to meet the minimum requirements and to try to take advantage of the associated benefits.
Throughout the year, dealerships implement all kinds of strategies to boost sales and reach these goals. Typically, as the accounting deadline approaches, pressure increases, and the urgency motivates a price cut to reach the initially established amount.
This is the time factor, which is often the most important when buying a car, if we want to get the best possible price. But it's not the only one to consider.
Knowing the automotive industry can also help. In fact, a good time to buy a car is precisely when a new version is coming out.
Dealers have limited space and only want to show potential customers the best and most up-to-date models they can find in their catalog. This means getting rid of older versions, especially if an update is coming soon.
Therefore, the months or weeks leading up to the launch of a new car model are an ideal time to opt for purchasing one of these versions still on sale, if what they offer fits your needs.
And we add a third factor to take into account when choosing the best time to buy a car: the availability of 0 km vehicles .
A Km 0 car is one that is currently for sale at a dealership, but whose specifications cannot be modified. These vehicles are new; they have not been used for the first time, but are already registered, either by the dealer or the manufacturer.
As a result, they are for sale, but at a considerable discount compared to the price required for a car that has not yet been manufactured.
The difficulty (apart from ensuring its features match what you're looking for) lies in knowing when a 0-km car is available. A good relationship with the dealer can help you be notified if one of these models is available.
Which months are a good time to buy a car?
If we consider the time factor, we can clearly determine the best time of year to buy a car : December. This is when we can take advantage of offers and discounts that have the greatest impact on the final price.
But as you can imagine, dealers don't wait until the last day to reach their goals, so it's actually possible to find quite attractive promotions throughout the last quarter of the year.
Of course, there is an additional condition, and that is the urgency you may have to enjoy that new car.
If you're opting to upgrade yours, you can even negotiate an offer where you sell your old car to the dealer to lower the final price of your new one. This way, you won't have to spend time without your current vehicle or invest effort into selling it on the used market.
This situation is ideal when buying a new car , because you can wait for the best time of year and negotiate an unbeatable price. Then you just have to wait for it to be built and you can take it directly from the dealership.
However, things change if your car is involved in an accident or breaks down and you don't want to invest in repairs. On the one hand, you save that money, but how will you get the mobility you need?
The best month to buy a car is also going to be the busiest for factories, so the wait time is going to be considerable (we're talking several months), so you have to find a solution.
The alternative many owners choose is simply to buy the car when they need it. At Astara, we help you with this transaction because we work with the best financial institutions in the world to offer you very attractive credit terms.
You also have another option and that is to take advantage of innovative services such as the subscription available with Astara Move .
What is an Astara Move subscription?
The subscription service is based on contracting the right to use a vehicle for as long as you wish. There's no permanence, so you can cancel it whenever you want.
In exchange for a very affordable monthly fee, you can drive any car you choose from our catalog without having to worry about any additional costs.
This service includes insurance, taxes, maintenance, and roadside assistance . It also guarantees immediate delivery and gives you the option to change vehicles at any time.
No entry fees, vehicles registered less than a year ago, and all the conveniences you need to enjoy the mobility you want at the best price.
You can try the subscription service while you wait for the best time of year to buy a car, or, as many people have already decided, you can take advantage of this mobility service as an alternative to traditional car purchases.
Recommendations for buying a car
If you ultimately decide to buy a car, Astara offers some recommendations to make the transaction as profitable as possible for you and help you find the vehicle you're looking for:
- If possible, take advantage of the seasonality that dealerships are subject to and choose the best month of the year to buy a car.
- Always request a test drive , as it's the best way to confirm that it offers the driving experience you desire.
- Count on Astara to help you find the best financing for your car. You can choose to finance 100% of the vehicle, although it's advisable to put down at least 20% of the total price.
Set a budget, choose a segment to inquire about, and use our website to find the ideal vehicle for you at the most affordable price possible.