Winter might not seem like the most obvious time to buy a convertible – but it could be a financially savvy move, one company said this week.

Autoquake.com said many models in stock are currently selling for lower prices than they were two months ago.

For example, used Peugeot convertibles have dropped by an average £960, Renaults are down £1,307 and would-be Audi convertible drivers can snag a used model for £1,923 less than they would have done in September.

And despite the bad weather, Britain’s climate proves convertibles are just as usable for most of the year.

"There are 15 wet days in December," said Autoquake.com founder Fredrik Skantze. "That’s just three more than in July. Even if the weather turns, modern drop-tops are well insulated against the cold."

However, he went on to suggest that interested buyers should act sooner rather than later, because prices will start to pick up again in January and rise through spring.

Those who decide to go for a convertible might want to check out online car insurance options, as this can be a good way to compare the market and see the most competitive prices.

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