Will I get a better deal on a new car by waiting until the end of March?
I am looking at purchasing a new or nearly new car in the coming months. Do you think I will get a better deal by waiting until the end of March as opposed to buying now?
Asked on 14 January 2019 by sandy mcgill
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The end of March, or any time in March, puts it on a 19 reg. But the problem with waiting is further falls in the value of Sterling due to Brexit and that will put up the price of all cars.
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