Stop the January Drop: Why Selling Your Car in November Saves You Thousands
Selling a vehicle in November maximizes trade-in value by avoiding the automatic depreciation that occurs on January 1 when appraisal guides mark cars as a full year older. November’s strong dealer demand, triggered by holiday sales preparation and steady buyer traffic, also helps capture higher prices before winter and new model arrivals soften the market. High-efficiency and all-wheel-drive vehicles see particularly strong demand during this period.