# When Is the Best Time to Buy a Car?

## Annual Cycle
Inventory peaks: late autumn, year-end, early spring.

## Quarter-End Deals
March, June, September, December create dealer flexibility.

## Seasonal Dips
Fewer buyers in summer holidays and post-Christmas.

## Model Changeovers
Previous gen gets discounted when new model launches.

## December CO2 Arbitrage
Day-One Registrations on EVs — dealers solving tax problems.

## 800V Discount
2024 400V cars artificially cheaper as 800V becomes standard.