If you've been shopping for a car, reading the papers, or paying attention to life in general, you're probably aware that there's a car shortage going on. And it's not just at Toyota of North Charlotte, nor is it only Toyota cars. The vehicle shortage is affecting all makes and models all over the world, and our N Charlotte Toyota dealership is here to explain why it's taking place and how it will affect your car shopping experience.
Why is a vehicle shortage even happening?
Let's first talk about why the vehicle shortage is happening. It all boils down to one common denominator: COVID-19.
- The pandemic caused global shutdowns of manufacturing plants for both cars AND car chips. Car chips take quite some time and investment to manufacture and this was a major setback for the industry.
- The pandemic also delayed global shipping for nearly everything.
- On top of that, car manufacturers underestimated the demand for cars, considering the fact that quarantines and shutdowns were happening all over the world. This means they forecasted selling fewer vehicles and planned accordingly... and unfortunately, they were wrong.
All of these factors combined to create the perfect storm and a vehicle shortage that spans the globe. Things are slowly improving, but they're not where they were before COVID-19 just yet. So how does this shortage affect you as you shop for your next N Charlotte Toyota?
Yes, there's a vehicle shortage (that's the bad news). But there's good news, too. Toyota of N Charlotte is here to help walk you through the process and still find the right car for your drive time needs, as well as get you top-dollar for your old car. Here are a few points to consider:
- Your old car is in high demand now - there's not just a new vehicle shortage, but also a used vehicle shortage. You're sure to get top-dollar for your car whether you trade in or sell privately.
- We have new cars arriving every single day. Our lot may not be stocked like it was before, but we're receiving trucks full of fresh inventory every single day to give you the options you need.
- You can see ALL of our N Charlotte Toyota inventory online, and not just the cars that are currently here. We have it set up so you can see in-transit cars that are on their way to the dealership so you know what's coming.
- We're offering pre-ordering to make it easy. If you see something on our website that's not here yet, simply call us or come in, put down a deposit, and we'll have it ready for you to pick up the day it arrives. All you'll have to do is come grab your keys!
But what if you don't see the car you want on our lot or in our online inventory? Our N Charlotte Toyota sales specialists can still help. Just call us or stop by and let us know what you're looking for, and we can help you find it AND pre-order it.
Let Toyota of N Charlotte help you through the vehicle shortage
Ready to get the process started? Call Toyota of N Charlotte today at (704) 875-9199 or shop all of our inventory online. You can also stop by and see us at 13429 Statesville Road, just off I-77 at exit 23 in Huntersville.
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