Auto Now Wichita: 5 Reasons Why Summer is a Great Time To Buy a Used Car

Okay, we get it. The sun is out, the weather is warm, and the last thing you want to be thinking about is a chore like purchasing a new car. The thing is when it comes to getting a car, there’s no better time to get started on your purchase than in the summer. Perhaps you have lingering feelings about why you might need a new car that might be made clear by the summer weather, or maybe you’re drawn in by the deals. Either way, summer car sales events are some of the best ways to get the car you’ve been looking for.

The secret behind getting excited by summer car buying is to think about the reasons why it might be a good time to sell your car. The average person doesn’t think about car sales, but by putting yourself in the mind of a car salesperson, you will be able to see precisely why summer is a great time to buy a used car. If you’re on the fence, analyze these reasons why the folks at Auto Now of Wichita consider summer to be the best time to make sales.

1. People are starting to think about trading in their vehicles for newer models. The year is half over, and while it might seem like it just started, now is the time that you’ll start seeing advertisements for 2020 vehicle models. Yes, even as early as July of 2019, some 2020 vehicle models will be making their ways to a car dealership near you. Early birds strike at this opportunity by selling off their “old” cars, many of which are newer models. Sometimes, these newer models will make their way to buy here pay here lots like Auto Now of Wichita, providing those looking for a quality used vehicle with something they can drool over.
   However, the newer models at buy here pay here lots tend to go fast, so it’s in the best interest of those seeking a later model used car to search through summer sales. Not only will you likely snag the best car on the lot, you probably won’t have to sift through crowds of people looking to buy a present for their loved ones later on in the year.
2. Air conditioners are a necessity in Kansas and Missouri summers. Sure, an air conditioner alone might not be a great reason to get a new car, but if the air conditioner is going, it could be a sign that other parts of your car are also on their way out. It could be that the coolant needs a recharge, but it could also be that there are other parts of your system on their way out. At this point, it comes down to you deciding between whether you want to swelter through the summers until you get a new car, fix the air conditioning (which could leave you out thousands of dollars), or get a new car.
   Weigh your options, but know that for your health and the health of everyone driving in your car, it might be best to get the problem fixed sooner rather than later. If you need a new car in the next few years and your air conditioner has just been laid to rest, consider trading in your old car for a vehicle with working A/C before it gets too hot.
3. Save money by carpooling with friends to summer vacation spots. Travelers take notice — travel can be fun and less expensive if you opt to carpool domestically. Travelers who take multiple trips per year can save time and money by purchasing a quality used car that can fit 2-4 other people and their luggage. A single plane ticket from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine can cost upwards of three hundred dollars one way. Taking that money and putting it to good use on a down payment on a car can save you thousands of dollars throughout the summer while subsequently allowing you to have a great time with the people you love. Then, when the summer is over, use your new car to get to work and save up for next summer’s road trips!
   Deals are great during the summertime. There is a definite lull in car sales the further away from April 17th you get. In a rush to get taxes done or file for an extension, many people file their taxes last minute, and the tax refund money that they would typically use for a down payment on a car has to wait weeks as the system tries to catch up with the overload of tax returns.
4. Even for those who got their taxes done on time, no one really wants to take on the chores associated with purchasing a car — people are too busy doing the things they couldn’t do during the winter to be bothered by loan applications, down payments, and registration hassles.To make up for this lull in sales, car buyers will often see great deals on cars as a way for car businesses to make up for the loss of sales over this period of the year. Combine those sales with the already great deals available from buy here pay here lots like Auto Now of Wichita and you’ll be able to save a lot on your next car.
5. If your car is a dud in the winter, now is the time to beat the winter rush. Take advantage of the excellent sales that happen during the summer and beat the winter car buying frenzy. If you drove your current car around last winter in a panic because of how it handled icy roads and the occasional flurry, then you should act now to get a vehicle that is better rated for winter weather before they all sell out closer to the end of the year.

Auto Now of Wichita is ready to get you started on summer savings with our great selection of used cars at affordable prices. We finance in-house to anyone, regardless of credit, and we make sure that the process is as safe and straightforward as can be. Greater Wichita, Kansas area customers can stop by our location on South Seneca Street, or contact us for further information.