When is the best time to buy a used car?
I want to buy a three year old car. Should I get one in December or wait until January? Is there a big drop in prices from month to month?
Asked on 30 November 2016 by Melvyn
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Used cars have been more expensive in January than the preceding December and November for the past 25 years.
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