Aug 31, 2025
By Mount Airy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat
If you search “Should I wait to buy a car until the end of the month?”, you’ll find plenty of so-called experts insisting that end-of-the-month car buying is the golden ticket to a better deal.
But here’s the reality: it’s not that simple.
Real customers and dealership employees are weighing in on Reddit, and their insights tell a much more balanced story.
Real User-Generated Opinions on Reddit
From r/askcarsales:
“Does it actually make a difference?”
“Sometimes. Sometimes not. Usually not. A lazy salesman might work harder to squeeze that last unit out.”
“This is a myth… the best price is the one on the website… everybody will rush to get that deal done quickly.”
— Reddit
Another thread:
“If you want to really play hardball… go in earlier in the month… get an idea of what the price will be OTD… wait for them to call you back…”
— Reddit
From r/askcarguys:
“Best strategies for buying at month-end?”
“It has to be negotiated… dealers always want to sell a car more than you want to buy one but with most of them you wouldn’t be able to tell.”
“I usually have good luck buying at the end of the month… letting them know I’m there with intention to buy… and that I want the best deal possible.”
“Zero… but good luck… nice people get great deals.”
— Reddit
From r/KiaEV9:
“It might be marginally better at the end of a month, especially if a dealership… starts making concessions they weren’t earlier.”
“On the other side… when books roll over on the 3rd/4th… sales might be eager to get deals done early.”
— Reddit
Our Take at Mount Airy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat
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We can’t speak for every dealership, but at Mount Airy CDJRF we don’t see buying at the end of the month as a major advantage. Here’s why:
- Small-town roots mean relationships matter.
Our Scott McCorkle dealerships are based in small, suburban towns where our salespeople are also your neighbors. Many of our employees have been with us for over two decades. Their focus isn’t on chasing quotas—it’s on building trust and helping families come back again and again. - Market conditions move faster than the calendar.
Prices aren’t dictated by the date. They’re shaped by real-world factors like:
- Federal Reserve interest rates
- Supply chain disruptions (like the recent pandemic)
- Car model changes and discontinuations
- Manufacturer discounts and incentives
These can affect pricing at any point in the month, not just the 30th or 31st.
- Pricing is more transparent than ever.
Over the last decade, automakers have tightened up how much wiggle room dealers have in pricing. That means less “mystery math” and more fairness. It also helps protect long-term resale values instead of creating a race to the bottom on price. - Today’s shoppers are savvy.
Most buyers know the cost of ownership goes far beyond sticker price. They’re shopping interest rates, considering fuel requirements, and factoring in future maintenance costs. Those elements often make a bigger difference than shaving a few dollars off a monthly payment. - Reputation speaks louder than timing.
The best way to know if you’re getting a fair deal? Look at a dealership’s reviews and history. If the staff has been there for decades, consistently earns positive feedback, and works to find discounts and financing options, you can be confident they’re focused on your long-term satisfaction.
Bottom Line
Car buying myths like “wait until the end of the month” don’t tell the full story. At Mount Airy CDJRF, we believe the best time to buy a car is when you’ve found the right vehicle, with the right financing, at a dealership you can trust.
And that’s what we aim to deliver—every single day of the month.
