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What time of year to buy?

What is the best time of the month and the best month for buying a new car from a main dealer?

Asked on 14 February 2013 by smitham

Answered by Honest John
Best time of the month last 5 days. Best month, depends on the dealer's financial year. May be December. May be March.

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