CARS.COM — For bargain hunters mulling the prospect of a new car, February’s muted deals might stew a different sort of March madness. Autodata Corp. reports incentives edged up just 2.8 percent last month versus the year-ago period, which marks the second-lowest percentage gain in 35 months. Unsurprisingly, new-car sales slipped 2.4 percent, per Automotive News.
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Recent history suggests March shoppers will have a dicey go of it. In terms of average incentives per new vehicle sold, March ranks in the bottom half of months for every year since 2014, per Autodata. There are better seasons to shop for a new car, but those with little choice can still find a deal or two. Which new car deals are the best? Read on.