When is the best time of year to sell a car?

Melbourne can vary depending on the weather and time of year. Generally, the best time of year to sell a car is during spring and summer.

If you want the most money for your car, then selling it in autumn or winter would be a bad choice as people tend to buy cars after their summer break or before winter sets in. When choosing the best time of year to sell a car, avoid times when people aren’t buying cars as this will significantly cut the price you can sell your car for.

There are a few aspects to consider in good time of year to sell a car in Melbourne. Different seasons will affect the demand for cars, how much they are selling for and also their condition. Let’s have a look at each of these factors.

Seasonality

Autumn is the second slowest time of year to sell a car after winter and therefore would not be recommended as the best time to sell your car if you want to get the most money possible through it. The demand for cars during this time is very low, especially as people are buying cars to get them ready for winter.

Winter is the worst time of year to sell a car, with the autumn ranking second in the list of the worst times of year to sell your car. The demand for cars is at its lowest due to people wanting to buy new ones following summer and not having any reason (like bad weather) to drive their current car. Snow can affect the condition of your car if it is outside.

Spring and summer are the two best times of year to sell a car. Demand for cars tends to be high during this time as people have finished their summer holiday or want a new one for spring or autumn. This, combined with stable weather conditions, makes for the best conditions to sell a car.

Condition of your Car

There is not much you can do if it is winter and your car has to snow on it; however, you should get it cleaned off as soon as possible. You might also want to consider getting some new tyres in autumn or winter, so they don’t have to be replaced in the spring.

Additionally, if you have a car cover, put it on your car during the winter, so it doesn’t rust. If your car is too old to have a cover, drive it into the garage or somewhere where snow cannot get onto it.

Taking these things into consideration will help you choose when the best time of year is to sell your car in Melbourne.

So if you are looking to sell your car quickly and for the best price, either autumn or spring are the best times of year to do it. If you aren’t in a hurry, then late summer/early autumn is generally considered the best time to sell your car.

Make sure that your car is clean; its tyres are new if necessary and protected from bad weather conditions. This will help you sell your car for the best possible price.

If you have any more questions about selling your car, call us or visit our website! We are available 24/7.

 

Contact us at

Eastern Cash For Cars
720 High St Rd, Glen Waverley, VIC 3150
(03) 7035 7830
www.easterncashforcars.com.au