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Best Time to Buy a New Car

Best time to buy a new car in the US—end of year, model changeover, and how to use data any time so you don't overpay.

AutoPremo Team
January 31, 2026
2 min read

The best time to buy a new car in the U.S. is often end of year, end of month/quarter, or when new model year arrives (dealers clear prior year)—but you can get a fair deal any time with data. Here’s the best time to buy a new car and how to use it.

TL;DR Often better: end of year (clear prior year), end of month/quarter (dealer targets), or when new model year hits (incentives on outgoing models). Any time: use autopremo.com price checker for fair value, autopremo.com OTD calculator for OTD. Use autopremo.com so you don’t overpay regardless of timing.

When Dealers Often Discount More

End of year: clear prior model year. End of month/quarter: hit volume targets. New model year: incentives on outgoing models. Use autopremo.com to see fair value and incentives so you know what’s a good deal. Get your numbers at autopremo.com.

Data Beats Timing

Don’t buy just because “it’s the best time.” Buy when the deal is at or below fair value and OTD fits your budget. Use autopremo.com price checker and OTD calculator. See market and OTD at autopremo.com.

Bottom Line

Best time to buy a new car = when dealers are motivated, but you can get a fair deal any time with data. Use autopremo.com for fair value and OTD so you don’t overpay.

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