{"id":680694,"date":"2026-01-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/01\/11\/is-now-the-right-time-to-buy-a-car\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T00:00:00","slug":"is-now-the-right-time-to-buy-a-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/egypt\/2026\/01\/11\/is-now-the-right-time-to-buy-a-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Is now the right time to buy a car?"},"content":{"rendered":"

? Globally and at home, the automotive sector witnessed a clear shift in <\/strong>2025<\/strong> that\u2019s been described by some as a turning point in the relationship between market and consumer. After a prolonged stall in the market following the pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war, the genocide in Gaza, FX volatility, and inflation, signs of recovery began to emerge in terms of both supply and increased demand. The sector saw a \u201crecovery in terms of sales volumes, rather than prices,\u201d according to Al Ahly Pharos Head of Research Hany Genena.<\/p>\n

Why are we seeing so many car offers lately?<\/strong> Car dealer and showroom offers increase as their inventory grows and they resort to deeper price and interest rate cuts to clear out stock faster, according to Genena, and we will likely see a continuation of that trend in 2026. <\/p>\n

So is this the right time to buy a new car? You might want to wait a little longer<\/strong>, Maged El Taweel, automotive expert, Egyptian YouTuber, and founder of Auto Forsa, told us. A car's lifespan is measured by its release year, not just its mileage. \u201cThere is no need for a buyer to lose part of the car's value by purchasing a 2025 model when we are on the verge of new models,\u201d El Taweel told EnterpriseAM, especially as we anticipate further interest rate cuts.<\/p>\n

But if you intend to purchase the car in cash and know exactly which model suits you, <\/strong>now is a good time.<\/strong> When it comes to financing options, the list is long and confusing, and the process may take some time. Start by setting a budget, which requires understanding the types of cars available. The factors a customer will prioritize are usually based on needs, but El Taweel emphasizes safety as the most critical element when selecting a new vehicle.<\/p>\n

Owning a car doesn\u2019t just mean paying the installments, so \u2014 as obvious as it may seem <\/strong>\u2014 it\u2019s also important to calculate the installment value relative to total income. <\/strong>Other factors to consider are licensing fees, ins., and operating costs like periodic maintenance, fuel consumption, and the cost of spare parts.<\/p>\n

The <\/strong>playbook:<\/strong> <\/p>\n