Many customers ask: When is the best time to buy a car? Model-end clearanceOne of the best times to buy a new car is whenever the new model year is released. For example, the 2021 Tiguan was just released at Volkswagen Clear Lake, so the 2020 models -- which are still new -- are now on clearance. Right now, for example, Volkswagen Clear Lake is offering 0% APR for up to six years. Paying zero interest on a new car for six years means thousands of dollars in savings, making buying a car at Volkswagen Clear Lake for well-qualified buyers a no-brainer, Lundberg said.