New car has arrived early - should I register it now or wait until January? | Ask Honest John

New car has arrived early - should I register it now or wait until January?

I recently ordered a new car. I was given a January delivery date, but the car has now arrived early. Would it be better to wait until 1 January to get it registered or will it make no difference in the long term having a 16/66 to sell rather than a 17/66?

Asked on 16 December 2016 by

Answered by Honest John

Better to wait until January if you and the dealer are happy about that.

Tags: car prices buying and selling

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