When is a good time to buy a used car from a dealer?

I am looking at buying a used VW T-Roc. When is the best time to buy second hand from a dealer?

Asked on 2 April 2025 by Michael Illingworth

Answered by David Ross

Shopping around for deals is more effective in terms of getting a bargain than buying at a particular time of year, but typically dealers have more used examples to sell around the time that new registration plates are issued at the beginning of March and September and you may also find deals on used examples of a particular car when a new version has been introduced.

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