What Are The Best Months to Buy a Used Car? 

1. When’s the best time to buy a used Bakkie? 

“I would say buy a used bakkie in the middle of the year, the reason being is that people tend to look for new bakkies at the end of the year for the upcoming holidays or at the beginning of the year when they may need something new for their work. So the middle of the year works best for buying a used bakkie. " Edrich-John Pretorius, Dealer Principal from Cape Bakkie Centre in Cape Town.

 

2. When’s the best time to buy an SUV or 4x4?

If you're the type of consumer that's looking for a nice SUV or a 4x4 or a Bakkie I see that more as a summertime purchase. So we see a lot of 4x4 holiday type vehicles/SUVs during the summer months, which then goes quiet in the winter months.”  Steven Brand, Dealer Principal from Mekor Ford Claremont in Cape Town.

3. Is there a best time to buy or does it differ between car types? 

 “There is no specific time to buy a used car because a used vehicle is a unique vehicle, there’s not another one with a certain amount of mileage, there's not going to be another one with certain extras. In my head it would be if you see a car you really love, you've got to buy it. If people are just checking the features, or they have even been in contact with us, someone else can come in and buy it, and it's gone.” Naylor Kryger, Dealer Principal from Eastvaal Motors, Secunda.

4. Does the time of year really matter? 

“There is no specific time of the year that is better to buy a used car, buy a car when you feel ready and make sure you do your research beforehand! ”Bourne King, former Sales Manager from Supertech Pinetown 

Our take? 

The most important thing is to take the time to find the right car and deal for you, do your research and find a dealer you trust. Found a used car for sale you like? Ask the dealership for the full service history to see how well the car has been maintained.