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

Answered by Honest John

Used cars have been more expensive in January than the preceding December and November for the past 25 years.

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