Should I wait for a refresh or buy my car now?

The thing is, "refresh" doesn't always mean you get what you want. Car manufacturers tweak things in weird ways - sometimes they improve what matters, sometimes they just change the dash layout or add features nobody asked for. If you need a car now, waiting six months or a year for a refresh might not be worth it, especially if the current model already does what you need.

That said, if you're looking at a model that's been on the market for four or five years basically unchanged, yeah, a refresh could bring meaningful updates - better infotainment, safety features, efficiency improvements. Check what's actually being refreshed though. Look at spy shots or manufacturer hints, not just rumors. If it's just cosmetic stuff, you're not missing much by buying now.

The real question is whether you can afford to wait and whether the current car meets your needs. If you're shopping in a few weeks anyway and the refresh isn't confirmed for another year, buy now. If you're flexible and a refresh is coming in three or four months with actual improvements you care about, holding off makes sense. Don't let the idea of a "new" version paralyze you though - you could always sell a current model later if something genuinely better arrives.